Two original Avengers are set to be recast in theMarvel Cinematic Universe, according to Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige.The Multiverse Sagais nearing its end, as Phase 6 will launch this summer withThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, which introduces Marvel’s First Family to the Avengers-centric franchise.
However, as Phase 6 will conclude The Multiverse Saga withAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars, there has been a lot of speculation about the state of the MCU after 2027. While some of the original Avengers are still around, it appears that Marvel Studios is looking to reboot some of the previous members down the line.
During Feige’s roundtable press event with several outlets, includingVariety, the Marvel Studios president"indicated"that big MCU players will eventually get recast, and that goes for some of the most iconic heroes of the franchise: Tony Stark and Steve Rogers, played by Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans. Feige looked to other film franchises as examples, as he shared the following:
Amy Pascal and David Heyman are now searching for a new James Bond. David [Corenswet], the new Superman — he was awesome. That will always be the case. 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?
Robert Downey Jr. is set to return to the MCU in bothAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warsas Victor von Doom, a.k.a. Doctor Doom. While there have been reports that Chris Evans will be back forAvengers: Doomsday, the actor has thus far denied any involvement.
What Marvel Recasting Tony Stark And Steve Rogers Means
Since Feige has confirmed thatAvengers: Secret Warswill reset, rather than reboot, the MCU,it’s not a shock that major roles like Steve Rogers and Tony Stark will be recast in the franchise. Since Phase 1, the two characters have been some of the most popular Avengers throughout the Infinity Saga, with their legacies still recognized during The Multiverse Saga.
Keeping Tony Stark and Steve Rogers absent from the MCU permanently was never going to happen,especially with a concept like the multiverse at Marvel Studios' disposal. With that in mind, it doesn’t mean that characters like Sam Wilson, who is now the new Captain America, and Riri Williams' Ironheart, won’t be able to exist at the same time as recast versions of Tony and Steve.
Our Take On Marvel Recasting Tony Stark And Steve Rogers
From Feige’s recasting comments alone, it raises the question of how soon the MCU audience may see new stars in the roles of Tony Stark and Steve Rogers,since it could always be as early as Phase 7, or much later. Whether it ends up being Steve and Tony variants who become permanent members of the new MCU aftertheAvengers: Secret Warsstoryremains to be seen.
Even when new actors are cast to play Iron Man and Captain America on the big screen,it won’t erase Downey Jr. and Evans' legacy and impact on those characters. But for the time being, fans will have to wait and see when theMCUeventually recasts those Avengers heroes.
Source: Variety
Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a multimedia superhero franchise that began in 2008 with Paramount’s Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. The franchise quickly grew in popularity, with Disney eventually buying out Marvel Entertainment in 2009. The MCU consists of dozens of movies and TV shows, most notably Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision, and Loki.
