‘One Of My Favorite Things That Has Emerged Over The Last Few Years’: Marvel’s Brad Winderbaum Reveals The Animated Marvel Character He’s Dying To Bring Into The Live-Action MCU

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As a seasoned gamer and Marvel enthusiast with a decade-long affinity for the intricate tapestry of the MCU, I can wholeheartedly express my excitement over the potential live-action adaptation of Infinity Ultron. Having witnessed the captivating two-episode arc in What If? and the mesmerizing performance by James Spader, I am eager to delve deeper into this tantalizing narrative.

A significant portion of Marvel’s content after Endgame has been dedicated to introducing fresh characters who might appear in forthcoming Marvel films as well as Disney+ series. The Multiverse Saga kicked off with the debuts of Shang Chi (Simu Liu), the Eternals, Namor (Tenoch Huerta), and numerous villains, some of whom will unite in the 2025 Thunderbolts film. Marvel has also been leveraging its animated division to experiment with characters that could potentially transition to live-action. In an exclusive interview, Marvel executive producer Brad Winderbaum shared his preferred character for a live-action adaptation.

Brad Winderbaum, a longtime member of Marvel Studios dating back to its earliest days, boasts a diverse portfolio spanning from “Ant-Man” to the current production, “Agatha All Along.” During a press event for “Agatha,” I inquired about which Marvel villains he envisions receiving their own spinoff, much like Agatha (Kathryn Hahn) did on the acclaimed series “WandaVision.” Winderbaum, who manages “What If?”, a show exploring different scenarios within the MCU, mentioned this series as his preference. In conversation with TopMob, he expressed:

If you’re inquiring directly about me, I can only perform within my capabilities. However, Infinity Ultron is among my most cherished creations from recent times. Consequently, if by some chance there was a method to bring him to live-action, I would wholeheartedly support the endeavor.

Brad Winderbaum is discussing the two-episode storyline that wrapped up the inaugural season of Marvel Studios’ animated “What If?”, in which Ultron (voiced by James Spader) seized control over Vision’s body, effortlessly defeated Thanos, and amassed the power of the Infinity Stones. This newfound strength allowed Ultron to threaten the Multiverse so severely that The Watcher (Jeffrey Wright) felt compelled to intervene and prevent him from gaining control over all realities.

Brad Winderbaum’s assessment is spot on. A live-action team-up film featuring Infinity Ultron could be a fantastic addition to the MCU Saga at some point in the future. Marvel might already be setting the stage for this storyline, as it has been hinted that James Spader will reprise his role as Ultron for Paul Bettany’s upcoming Vision series. The idea of the Multiverse should be further explored within the MCU, and after the events of Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, it’s plausible that Kevin Feige would approve a live-action Infinity Ultron movie. In this film, an alliance of Guardians from various universes could be summoned by The Watcher to vanquish the formidable Ultron.

It’s safe to say that it’s a while before this happens, considering Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Victor Von Doom puts the spotlight on Latveria for the upcoming years in the MCU. Fans can look forward to the debut of The Fantastic Four, sequels for Spider-Man, Shang-Chi, Thor and many others coming up. For those keen on the Infinity Ultron storyline, take comfort that Brad Winderbaum is aware of your enthusiasm and shares it as well.

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2024-10-08 19:08