Anthony Mackie Teases ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ with Major Nostalgia for MCU Fans!

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The upcoming film titled “Avengers: Doomsday” is now moving into production, and fresh details about this blockbuster event movie have surfaced. In the past year, Anthony Mackie has assumed the role of Captain America in a different project called “Brave New World“, and he’s coming back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a major part in “Doomsday“. He will work alongside Robert Downey Jr., who will portray Doctor Doom, as well as other Avengers, delivering an experience that Mackie assures fans will recreate the classic “Marvel vibe” they’ve been eagerly waiting for.

During an interview with IGN about Twisted Metal Season 2, Mackie was queried regarding his filming schedule for Avengers: Doomsday. The Marvel Cinematic Universe star revealed he’ll resume holding the shield later this month, hinting at the enthusiasm among the team about reuniting. Furthermore, he guaranteed that viewers will experience the familiar “Marvel vibe” that some believe has been absent in recent productions. Apparently, a significant part of this “vibe” stems from the Russ Brothers rejoining the series that catapulted them to fame.

Absolutely! The team is hitting the road again soon, and everyone’s buzzing with anticipation. We’re reassembling our talented group, and it looks like we’ll be embarking on this journey later in the week. The energy here is electric – I can sense it! With the Russo brothers returning to steer the ship, I have high hopes for an exceptional adventure ahead. I’m genuinely looking forward to this project and the unique Marvel vibe it promises to deliver to the audience once more.

Following a rocky period in the Multiverse Saga, Marvel Studios is aiming to wrap up what many spectators perceive as an unsteady, even lackluster, stretch for the MCU. There were some major successes, such as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Spider-Man: No Way Home, but releases like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Eternals didn’t provide the cinematic universe with the expected lift. Add to that a series of less impressive Disney+ productions, fans are eagerly awaiting a revitalizing boost from the upcoming Avengers sequels. But is revisiting familiar themes and leaning on nostalgia the best approach? The ultimate judgment will likely come when Doomsday premieres in theaters next year.

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Gives Fans a Taste of the Past With Fox-Era Heroes

The upcoming movie, titled “Avengers: Doomsday,” is gathering a significant portion of the original team who form Earth’s most powerful heroes. However, it will also venture into the past by resurrecting an era of Marvel films that have long passed. Although the list isn’t comprehensive, the confirmed X-Men actors so far are Kelsey Grammer as Beast, Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Ian Cumming as Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, James Marsden as Cyclops, and Channing Tatum as Gambit. Fans eagerly anticipate Halle Berry returning as Storm in “Doomsday,” but her involvement in the film is uncertain and seems less likely at this point.

Notable figures are returning, however many have been overshadowed within the Fox-Marvel universe. Specifically, Cumming has shared insights about his character in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel – marking his first time wearing Nightcrawler makeup in over two decades. Fortunately, it appears that applying the makeup will be less complicated this time around.

Isn’t it incredible? I’m thrilled and astounded. It’s been 23 years since I last played a superhero, but the transformation process has become more efficient. I’ve already undergone some makeup trials for this role, and what’s fantastic is that an application process which used to take around 4 and a half hours, now only takes 90 minutes. Before, all my tattoos were hand-drawn; they hadn’t been decided before we began shooting. Now, they simply stick onto my face. It’s a real game-changer. I’m returning to portray a 60-year-old superhero, and everyone seems genuinely pleasant.

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2025-04-15 00:08