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Mint
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kevin Feige hints at future recasting of Iron Man and Captain America: ‘Hard for anybody to do that'
Kevin Feige recently hinted at future recasting of Iron Man and Captain America, citing Bond and Superman. During a press roundtable at Marvel's headquarters in Burbank, California, for the upcoming Marvel film 'Fantastic Four', Feige addressed that they may, in the future, recast Iron Man and Captain America. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has hinted at the possibility of recasting two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most iconic roles — Tony Stark/Iron Man and Steve Rogers/Captain America — in future projects. Speaking about the evolving nature of long-running film franchises, Feige referenced the recent reshuffling in other major cinematic universes as precedent. 'Amy Pascal and David Heyman are now searching for a new James Bond,' Feige said, referring to the new producers of the Bond franchise. 'David [Corenswet], the new Superman — he was awesome. That will always be the case.' Feige acknowledged the challenge of replacing beloved actors who have defined roles for a generation. 'I think it's hard for anybody to do that when an actor has done such a great [job in a] role. How are they going to ever replace Sean Connery [as James Bond], right?' While the Marvel boss was open about the potential future of Iron Man — originally played by Robert Downey Jr. — and Captain America — played by Chris Evans — he remained vague when asked about the return of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in their popular roles from the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). 'I think there is more fun to be had with both of those characters, but we'll see where,' Feige remarked. The comments suggest Marvel may be preparing audiences for a new era of the MCU, one that could eventually include fresh faces in legacy roles as the studio looks to sustain its multi-decade storytelling universe.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Avengers: Secret Wars will "reset" the MCU into a "singular timeline," but Kevin Feige says it's not quite a reboot: "Reboot is a scary word"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Kevin Feige has revealed that a Marvel "reset" is in the works – though it's not a full reboot. The news comes ahead of Marvel Phase 6 kicking off in just a few days with the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. As Feige explained to assembled journalists at a press event (via Variety), Avengers: Secret Wars will be the catalyst for a new MCU. "We're utilizing 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 War comics for where that takes you – it very, very much sets us up for the future," Feige revealed. "Endgame, literally, was about endings. Secret Wars is about beginnings." But, it's not going to be a complete overhaul. "Reboot is a scary word," Feige said. "Reboot can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Reset, singular timeline – we're thinking along those lines." He added: "X-Men is where that will happen next." Feige also confirmed that, post-Secret Wars, the X-Men will be recast for a movie directed by Thunderbolts* helmer Jake Schreier. Plus, he commented that even characters like Tony Stark and Steve Rogers would be recast eventually. Next up for Marvel is Fantastic Four, which stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm. That movie arrives on July 24 in the UK and July 25 in the US. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows or how to watch the Marvel movies in order for even more on the MCU. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Despite Oscar wins and making over $30 billion at the box office, MCU boss Kevin Feige has "never been satisfied" with any Marvel movie he's released
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. There's holding yourself to a high standard and then there's Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, who freely admits he's "never been satisfied" with any Marvel movie released on his watch. When pressed in a roundtable with Variety about Marvel's approach to filmmaking compared to James Gunn's script-first approach over at DC Studios, Feige responded, "We've never started a movie without a full script and I have never been satisfied with a script that we've had." After a beat, Feige added, "I've never been satisfied with a movie we've released.' Given the MCU's historic success since its (relatively) humble beginnings with 2008's Iron Man, that frank statement should raise some eyebrows. After all, Fantastic Four: First Steps will take Marvel Studios' box-office takings across the $32 billion mark. Feige has even found acclaim elsewhere, with Black Panther netting several Academy Awards for Best Costume Design, Best Original Score, and Best Production Design back in 2019. It was also nominated for Best Picture at the same event but lost out to Parasite. Don't expect the Marvel boss to exhaust his pursuit of perfection any time soon, either. Feige stated that he would be in the moviemaking business for decades to come – and that Marvel is a great avenue for him to keep doing that "right now." "Do I want to be making big movies for big audiences in 10 or 15 years from now? Yes, absolutely," Feige said. "That's all I want to do. Marvel's a great way to do that for me right now, but I hope to make big movies for lots of people forever.' For now, Feige has a lot on his plate in Marvel Phase 6 and beyond as the Multiverse Saga begins to wrap up. Fantastic Four: The First Steps releases in UK cinemas on July 24 and US cinemas on July 25. On the movie front, Spider-Man: Brave New Day releases next year, as does Avengers: Doomsday. Avengers: Secret Wars will follow in 2027, with Feige promising some sort of MCU "reset" to come. For more, here is everything that's happened so far on the Marvel timeline. Solve the daily Crossword
Tom's Guide
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Miles Morales not allowed in MCU — Kevin Feige gives a massive Marvel update
Marvel chief creative officer Kevin Feige just gave a massive interview to select outlets ahead of "The Fantastic Four" hitting theaters this week (h/t Variety). And when I tell you this was massive, I'm not being hyperbolic. In this long-ranging interview, Feige covered Marvel's plans for the MCU between now and 2032, as well as what's gone wrong since "Avengers: Endgame." For me, though, the headline was this — don't expect Miles Morales in the MCU. That's coming from Feige himself, who said, 'That is nowhere," when asked about the other Spider-Man entering the MCU, adding, "We've been told to stay away." On the one hand, that's a bummer. Sony and Marvel have teamed up to great effect with Tom Holland's portrayal of Peter Parker, and "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" was a pleasant surprise on Disney Plus earlier this year. It stands to reason that they could produce similarly great stories with Miles Morales, who has become a fan favorite since his introduction to the Marvel universe. On the other hand, it's tough to see where Miles would fit alongside Holland's Spider-Man in the MCU. That's not to say it's impossible, and perhaps he could have been easily shoehorned into "Doomsday" or "Secret Wars," which are set to likely feature multiple iterations of the same character as the MCU careens towards a much-needed reset. But there's not a logical need for him to fill at present. Perhaps it's best that he wrap up his own story in 2027's 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse,' and then Sony and Marvel can assess the future of the character. Miles' exclusion from the MCU wasn't the only major news to drop in this interview, though, as I've already hinted. So let's dive into the other big takeaways from everything else Feige had to say about the future — and past — of the MCU. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. This streaming bundle deal is a total steal if you're looking to get both Disney Plus and Hulu on a budget. While Miles Morales might not be joining the MCU anytime soon, Feige says that two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali is still on track to play the titular Daywalker in a "Blade" movie. 'We didn't want to simply just put a leather outfit on him and have him start killing vampires,' Feige explained during his sit-down with the media (h/t Variety). 'It had to be unique. It fell into the time when we started pulling back and saying, 'Only accept insanely great.' And it ['Blade'] wasn't 'insanely great' at the time.' But while things are still on track for "Blade," Feige was less forthright about a future "Young Avengers" property. 'Potentially,' Feige said, when asked about a future story centered around Marvel's young heroes. 'In that case, it comes down to where's the best story and where is the best strange alchemy. Who would be fun to see them with? Each other, because that's what the Young Avengers are, but also mixing it up more.' We already know that many past "X-Men" stars are returning for next year's 'Avengers: Doomsday.' Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden and Kelsey Grammer were all confirmed in an hours-long casting announcement. But once that movie is over, a new cast of X-Men will star in an upcoming untitled 'X-Men' movie directed by Jake Schreier (of "Thunderbolts*" fame). They may even appear as soon as "Avengers: Secret Wars." 'We're utilizing that ['Secret Wars'] not just to round out the stories we've been telling post-'Endgame,'" Feige told those in attendance on Friday (h/t Variety). "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. 'Endgame,' literally, was about endings. 'Secret Wars' is about beginnings.' Expect Marvel to go on the younger side for casting these roles, too, as Feige noted that X-Men stories naturally tend to center around adolescents. The X-Men aren't the only major Marvel characters being recast either. Feige indicated that Marvel will ultimately recast Tony Stark and Steve Rogers in the MCU — it's just a matter of when. Finally, the biggest news Feige dropped in this press conference was that Marvel will be putting out less content — because it needs to. 'We produced 50 hours of stories between 2007 and 2019,' Feige said, when discussing how Marvel shifted from a focus on quality to a focus on quantity. "We've had well over 100 hours of stories — in half the time [in the six years since 'Avengers: Endgame']. That's too much.' It's this that Feige blames for Marvel's flagging performance. 'It's clearly not superhero fatigue, right?' he said, referring to the fact that DC's "Superman" is doing just fine at the same box office where "Thunderbolts*" and other Marvel movies have struggled. Speaking of "Thunderbolts*," Feige also blames the Disney Plus shows specifically for the movie's commercial failure. ''Thunderbolts*' I thought was a very, very good movie,' Feige told those assembled. 'But nobody knew that title and many of those characters were from a [TV] show. Some [audiences] were still feeling that notion of, 'I guess I had to have seen these other shows to understand who this is.'" Feige wants to steer away from the importance of the Marvel shows in the MCU going forward, at least in regards to how they connect to the films. 'I think allowing a TV show to be a TV show is what we're returning to.' Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. 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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Marvel confirms plans to recast Iron Man, Captain America and more
Marvel has confirmed the return of fan-favourites like Iron Man, Captain America, and the super-powered X-Men. Marvel Studios chief recently spoke to the media about the upcoming films, stating that the plans will roll after 2027's 'Avengers: Secret Wars.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to a Variety report, Feige said that the casting will be done for the upcoming X-Men film, set to be directed by Jake Schreier. Many of the original X-Men actors are returning to their iconic roles, including Patrick Stewart (Charles Xavier), (Magneto), (Nightcrawler), (Mystique), (Cyclops), and Kelsey Grammer (Hank McCoy). However, the characters will be played by others moving forward, the outlet stated. The decision has been taken in view of the changes in the 'Secret Wars' comic storyline, which involved timelines collapsing, resulting in the epic mix-up of the characters in the process. "We're utilising the story not just to round out the stories we've been telling post-'Endgame,' just as importantly -- and you can look at the at the 'Secret Wars' comics for where that takes you -- it very, very much sets us up for the future. Endgame,' literally, was about endings. 'Secret Wars' is about is about beginnings," Feige said, according to Variety. The Marvel boss though clarified that the changes are not any "reboot," but will serve as a reset for the MCU. "Reboot is a scary word. Reboot can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Reset, singular timeline -- we're thinking along those lines. X-Men is where that will happen next," he added. Elsewhere during the conversation, Feige suggested that other Marvel characters will also be recast, including the beloved Iron Man and Captain America. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Meanwhile, Robert Downey Jr, best known for playing the iconic Tony Stark, will return to the MCU as Doctor Doom in 'Avengers: Doomsday.' The film is set to release on December 18, 2026. The follow-up 'Avengers: Secret Wars' will open in theatres on December 17, 2027.
