The Marvel Cinematic Universe is gearing up for its ultimate event, ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. With a multiverse-spanning storyline, the film promises to be a mind-bending spectacle. Amidst the speculation, rumors regarding Josh Brolin’s return have been garnering a lot of attention.
So, could Thanos make a return? Josh Brolin, the actor behind the iconic villain, recently hinted at the possibility during an interview with Collider. The prospect of seeing the Mad Titan once again, especially in the context of such a massive event, is undeniably thrilling. However, the actor has a condition.
Josh Brolin Is Interested In Returning As Thanos
While Josh Brolin didn’t confirm his involvement in the upcoming Avengers film, he expressed openness to reprising the role, given the right circumstances. “I’m not kidding—There’s a thing with playing Thanos. It’s like, ‘Oh, they’re going to bring Thanos back.’ It’s like Sicario; it has to be right,” he stated.
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“It’s like Ryan Reynolds and I talking about Taylor Swift and we should be talking about Deadpool 4. But we go back and forth. Again, it’s what in his mind fits, what in my mind fits. Thanos has to fit if you’re going to bring him back,” Brolin explained. The ‘Secret Wars’ storyline offers a perfect opportunity for Thanos to return to the MCU.
Moreover, the multiverse-spanning event could introduce countless variants of the character. A variant of Thanos could emerge as a major threat to the heroes, or perhaps even join forces with other villains. While there’s no official confirmation yet, Brolin’s comments have reignited excitement among fans.
Marvel Insider Reports Josh Brolin Will Come Back As Thanos
While Josh Brolin hasn’t explicitly confirmed his return to the MCU for ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, Marvel insider MyTimeToShine claims there is a strong possibility. “He’s coming back,” the insider wrote on X.
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Besides, Brolin acknowledged the allure of bringing Thanos back but stressed the need for a compelling narrative that justifies his return — which is a fair expectation from Marvel.
With Marvel always being secretive, Brolin already being in the cast of the film wouldn’t be that far-fetched.
Previously, MTTSH reported that Josh Brolin was in talks with Marvel to return as the Mad Titan. Now, he claims that the actor will return. So, anything is possible. Moreover, the ‘Secret Wars’ storyline offers a unique opportunity to explore the multiverse and bring back beloved characters. Let’s say we have our fingers crossed.
