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India Today
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Captain America, Iron Man to be recast as Kevin Feige confirms MCU reset
Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige recently spoke about the recasting of Tony Stark and Steve Rogers in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). He reflected on revamping the iconic superheroes after the completion of 'Avengers: Secret Wars'.Feige, in a recent interview with Variety, highlighted his work on 'Avengers: Doomsday', 'Avengers: Secret Wars' and the future MCU projects. He said, "We're utilising that [story] not just to round out the stories we've been telling post-'Endgame', just as importantly — and you can look at the 'Secret Wars' comics for where that takes you — it very, very much sets us up for the future."advertisementThe director further said, "Endgame, literally, was about endings. 'Secret Wars' is about is about beginnings." However, Feige mentioned that this won't be a "reboot" but a "reset." He stated that "Reboot is a scary word." However, Feige also emphasised that it would be challenging to cast actors in roles earlier essayed by Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans. He praised Downey Jr and Evans for their performances. The 'Avengers: Secret Wars' director said, "I think it's hard for anybody to do that when an actor has done such a great role.""How are they going to ever replace Sean Connery (as James Bond), right," he Jr will be seen playing the role of Dr Doom in 'Avengers; Doomsday' and 'Avengers: Secret Wars'. The revelation of him portraying the character was confirmed at Comic Con 2024. He previously played Tony Stark aka Iron Man in 'Avengers' and 'Iron Man' film was also seen as Captain Steve Rogers aka Captain America in 'Captain America' and 'Avengers' movie series. The upcoming two films are a part of the sixth phase of the MCU.'Avengers: Doomsday' is scheduled to release on December 18, 2026. 'Avengers: Secret Wars' will be released on December 17, 2027.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Marvel's future plans: X-Men to be recast, new Iron Man hinted after ‘Secret Wars' reset
Marvel is getting ready to make big changes after Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027. Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios has confirmed that the X-Men will be recast with new actors, and even famous characters like Iron Man and Captain America may get fresh faces in the future. Instead of calling it a reboot, Marvel is calling this a "reset" to start new stories while still respecting the old ones. Marvel Plans Big Changes After 'Avengers: Secret Wars' Marvel Studios is planning a fresh start for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) after the release of 'Avengers: Secret Wars' in 2027. Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, recently confirmed that after this movie, new actors will take over the roles of the X-Men and even iconic characters like Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Steve Rogers (Captain America) will eventually be recast. X-Men actors in 'Avengers: Doomsday' Before that happens, fans will get one more chance to see some of the original X-Men actors in 'Avengers: Doomsday,' which is set for release in 2026. Actors like Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), and others from the older X-Men films will return briefly. Stewart had also appeared in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in 2022, and Kelsey Grammer (Beast) showed up in the post-credits scene of 'The Marvels' in 2023. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why this MBA won't break the bank SRM Online Learn More Undo After 'Secret Wars,' however, Marvel will start introducing new actors to play both familiar and never-before-seen mutant characters. This approach follows a similar path to what happened in the Marvel comics after the 2015 Secret Wars storyline, where different timelines collided and reshaped the Marvel universe. Kevin Feige's explanation Feige explained that this isn't about ending everything, it's about creating something new. While Avengers: Endgame was about wrapping up past stories, Secret Wars will be about opening new doors. He prefers to call it a 'reset' rather than a 'reboot,' saying the word 'reboot' sounds too drastic and confusing. He added that this 'reset' will officially begin with the upcoming X-Men movie. He also talked about how the X-Men have always been about young people who feel different and don't fit in and that's the kind of story Marvel wants to tell with this new version. Interestingly, Feige also hinted that more Marvel characters will be recast in the future including the beloved Iron Man and Captain America. While it's tough to imagine anyone replacing Robert Downey Jr. or Chris Evans, Feige pointed out that other franchises like James Bond and Superman have done the same thing successfully. He praised David Corenswet, the new Superman, as an example of how change can work well. As for Deadpool and Wolverine, played by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, Feige didn't confirm anything specific but did say that there could still be more fun stories with those characters in the future.
Digital Trends
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Nintendo confirms the actors saving Hyrule in the live-action Legend of Zelda film
After months of speculation, Nintendo has finally confirmed the two actors for the lead roles in the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda film: Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. The casting choices were announced this morning by Shigeru Miyamoto, who said that he is 'very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.' The announcement also reiterated a release date of May 7, 2027. Nintendo announced the new release date last month. Originally slated for a March 2027 release, that would have put it in direct competition with 'Avengers: Secret Wars' (which has also been delayed now). Recommended Videos Ainsworth is a relative newcomer to the silver screen with only a small number of roles under his belt, although it is worth noting he appeared in the Netflix hit 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' and in 2022's 'Pinocchio.' This is Miyamoto. I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san. I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen. (1/2) — 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) July 16, 2025 Bo Bragason has a bit of experience portraying royalty with her role as Queen Gunhild in 'King and Conqueror,' and she's also known for playing Roxy in the 2024 TV series 'Renegade Nell.' The casting announcements are some of the most solid information we have so far on the film. Nintendo hasn't revealed anything about the story or setting, although it's a reasonable guess that it will take place somewhere in Hyrule (unless, of course, they push us down a hole in a tree and the movie is set in Termina.) Direct Wes Ball knows the importance of the task he's been given. In an interview with Total Film, he wrote, 'I've been thinking about it for a long freakin' time, of how cool a Zelda movie would be… I want to fulfil people's greatest desires. I know it's important, this [Zelda] franchise, to people and I want it to be a serious movie. A real movie that can give people an escape.' Fans remain hesitant about the news. Given the history of live-action video game films, that's no surprise. There's no word on whether the film will be an adaptation of a previous game or a unique story, so stay tuned for more details.
Newsweek
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Superman' Star Teases Potential R-Rated DC Project
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The wide release of "Superman" is a week away and, unsurprisingly, the PG-13 film looks to be a decidedly family-friendly affair. But the guy playing the Man of Steel, David Corenswet, thinks it would be a good idea if things eventually got a little bit edgier for Superman. Speaking to Nerdist, Corenswet said that, in spite of resistance to the idea, he thinks Superman could work well in an R-rated project. Read More: Marvel Star Teases A Surprise Return in 'Avengers: Secret Wars' "One thing that excites me so much about [James Gunn's] vision for the DCU is the different genres and tones that the movies can take on," Corenswet said. "I know that people are skeptical that certain genres and characters can mix ... I would love to see this Superman in an R-rated project in a thing like 'Lanterns' where it's that 'True Detective' feel." "I just think it can happen in spite of how bright and playful this version of the character is. I think there's room to be flexible. So, I'd be excited to see that." David Corenswet in "Superman". David Corenswet in "Superman". Warner Bros Superheroes have not been complete strangers to R-rated movies. All three "Deadpool" entries were R-rated as was 2017's "Logan". But traditionally the studios have made sure to restrict R-rated material to darker characters like Wolverine and Deadpool. Even last year's "Deadpool & Wolverine", the first "Deadpool' entry set in the MCU, made sure to keep Marvel's more family-friendly characters out of the mix. Putting a traditionally family-friendly character like Superman in an R-rated project creates the potential for a number of issues, including for parents hoping to shield their children from more mature content. If you introduce a character like Superman in a PG or PG-13 movie, for example, and then include him in an R-rated movie, parents are put in the position of explaining to their children why they can see one movie but not the other. This is a question that James Gunn and Peter Safran will no doubt have to wrestle with some more as the DCU continues. Along with upcoming R-rated projects like "Peacemaker" Season 2 and "Lanterns", on the horizon is the body horror film "Clayface". "Superman" releases in theaters on July 11. Tickets are on sale now. The film is written and directed by James Gunn. "Superman" stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced. More Comics: 'Spider-Man' Director Reveals Why He Quit 'Fantastic Four' Tobey Maguire 'Spider-Man' Trilogy Re-Releasing in Theaters
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
As Comic Book Movies Scale Back Releases, Marvel and DC Look to This Summer to Decide the Future of Superhero Cinema
It's easy — really, too easy at this point — to proclaim that the era of superhero movie is over. At the start of this month, Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' opened to some of the strongest reviews the Marvel Cinematic Universe has received in years, and yet, by the end of May, it will have earned less domestically ($174 million to date) than 2022's 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' did in its opening weekend ($187 million). Last week, Marvel Studios announced that it was pushing 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Avengers: Secret Wars' from May to December of 2026 and 2027, respectively, while pulling three other untitled Marvel projects set to open within that same timeframe from the schedule entirely. The former decision will allow directors Joe and Anthony Russo more time to marshal two of the biggest, most expensive feature films ever made. The latter decision is pure commerce, an easing of supply in response to the clear reduction in demand. To be sure, a quick scan of box office charts makes plain that audiences' appetites have shifted to movies like 'Sinners,' 'Lilo & Stitch,' and 'A Minecraft Movie' that aren't just about costumed extraordinary beings swooping in to defeat an overwhelming threat. But while superheroes may no longer be an invincible box office force, their obsolescence has also been wildly overstated. For one, some of these movies are still global sensations, like 2024's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' and 2023's 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.' For another, Disney and Warner Bros. remain deeply invested in moviegoers turning out for comic book adaptations worldwide at a billion dollar scale. More from Variety James Gunn Says There Is 'Zero Truth' to Warner Bros. Making Him Shorten 'Superman' Runtime: 'They Couldn't Even if That's Something That They Wanted' Marvel's 'Vision' Lands 'Schitt's Creek' Star Emily Hampshire as E.D.I.T.H. 'The Fantastic Four' Director Matt Shakman Reveals the 'Magical' Comics That Inspired the Film in 'Small and Large Ways' (EXCLUSIVE) In July, DC Studios and Marvel Studios are each taking striking creative risks in the hopes of reintroducing — and revitalizing — their respective cinematic universes. 'Superman,' written and directed by co-DC Studios chief James Gunn, will be the first time the Man of Steel headlines a movie in which he is but one of dozens of other superhero characters — a decades-long comic book conceit that hasn't ever really been tested with audiences that don't know their Metamorpho from their Mister Terrific. For 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' the second feature film from 'WandaVision' director Matt Shakman, Marvel is taking the opposite approach, reintroducing the company's First Family in a retro-futuristic 1960s New York City that exists in separate reality from the MCU, no prior knowledge required. Both of these movies shoulder a burden beyond their own commercial prospects. David Corenswet's Superman failing to soar would be kryptonite for Warner Bros.' longterm plans for its wider DC Universe. And Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach stumbling while taking their titular first steps would seriously weaken the storytelling foundations for 'Doomsday' and 'Secret Wars.' So it's fair to say the stakes are quite high; if these movies don't work, or if audiences actually have just had their fill of this genre, then superheroes really could wind up fading into the pop-culture periphery like rom-coms and Westerns. No genre totally disappears in Hollywood, of course — Kevin Costner's 'Dances With Wolves' and Clint Eastwood's 'Unforgiven' revived the Western in the early 1990s and won the Oscar for best picture. But superhero movies stand apart because the extravagant costs to make and market them demand an audience of commensurate size will show up to see them. By cutting Marvel's output over the next two years almost in half, however, Disney has mitigated its exposure and given its highest grossing division necessary creative breathing room. Gunn and his DC co-chief Peter Safran, meanwhile, have made a point of not flooding the marketplace with multiple projects, nor greenlighting anything until the screenplay is totally ready. Given the pedigree of the creative forces behind these movies and the cultural currency of the marquee characters at their center (like Batman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman and Black Panther), the odds are strong that moviegoers will continue to turn out for the kind of popcorn thrills that have made superhero films such a reliable blockbuster engine for the last 25 years. There just won't be nearly as many of them as there used to be. Best of Variety 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Animated Program — Can Netflix Score Big With 'Arcane,' 'Devil May Cry' and the Final Season of 'Big Mouth?'
