According to recent rumors, Michael Waldron‘s original script for Avengers 5 has been completely discarded by the Russo Brothers, who are returning to direct ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.
The shake-up signals a significant shift in Marvel Studios’ approach to wrapping up the Multiverse Saga. Additionally, Charlie Cox’s Daredevil is reportedly set to make a small yet meaningful appearance in the film.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Faces Minor Production Delays After Russo Brothers’ Script Switch
It has been a long journey for the Avengers franchise since the events of ‘Avengers: Endgame‘. Initially, Michael Waldron, who directed ‘Doctor Strange 3‘, was handed the reins to ‘Avengers: Secret Wars‘ and ‘The Kang Dynasty‘. However, with Jonathan Majors‘ legal troubles casting doubt on Kang’s role as the overarching villain. So, Marvel Studios made a bold decision to shake up its creative team.
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So, the Russo Brothers, the directors behind the beloved Infinity War Saga were handed the responsibility. The duo is reimagining the next chapter as ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, with Doctor Doom stepping into the spotlight as the franchise’s new primary antagonist. According to insider reports from scooper Daniel Richtman, Waldron’s script for Avengers 5 has been completely scrapped.
Additionally, this suggests that the Russos are starting fresh. Despite it setting the progress back, the news was welcomed by fans who had mixed feelings about Waldron’s efforts. Some criticized his portrayal of iconic characters, particularly his handling of the Scarlet Witch in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’. Moreover, the rewrite has reportedly caused minor delays, with the screenplay now expected to be completed just in time for production to begin this spring.
Charlie Cox’s Daredevil Will Reportedly Have A Role In ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
While much of the focus remains on the larger narrative of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, fans are equally eager to see how beloved characters from across the MCU will factor into the story. Among those speculated to make an appearance is Charlie Cox’s Daredevil, who is also set to go on his own journey in the upcoming ‘Daredevil: Born Again‘.
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Insider Daniel Richtman claims that Daredevil will have a minor role in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. Moreover, Matt Murdock’s involvement would mark an important step in integrating Marvel’s street-level heroes into its larger cinematic universe. His role is expected to be small but significant.
