Frank Grillo Tells Us Why Marvel Has ‘Been In Trouble’ Lately, And Why Working With James Gunn At DC Feels So Different

As I journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), I’ve noticed Frank Grillo portraying Brock Rumlow, or Crossbones, in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Captain America: Civil War,” and “Avengers: Endgame.” He even lent his voice to the character for a few episodes of “What If…?”, but for all practical purposes, his MCU journey seems to have concluded. Now, on the brink of entering the DC Universe as Rick Flag Sr., Grillo shared with TopMob his views on why Marvel might be facing difficulties lately and what it’s been like working alongside DC Studios co-head James Gunn.

‘The Electric State’ Used More VFX Than the Russo Brothers’ MCU Movies

Following a brief hiatus from Marvel productions, the Russo brothers have remained active in both producing and directing roles. Their production company, AGBO, is currently involved in projects like “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” while the siblings themselves have helmed films such as “Cherry” for Apple TV+ and “The Gray Man” for Netflix. Now, the dynamic duo are readying themselves for their next major Netflix release, titled “The Electric State.” During promotional interviews for this upcoming film, the Russo brothers emphasized one notable distinction in creating this upcoming blockbuster compared to their work with Marvel Studios.