Marvel Studios is finally opening the door to ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, and it’s doing so in a way that feels both thrilling and oddly nerve-wracking. With the Multiverse Saga coming to a close, the fifth Avengers movie is not just another crossover, but the hinge on which the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe depends.
The old heroes, new alliances, and Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom are sure to redefine everything that the audience believes they know. In the midst of that increasing expectation, there has been one small, yet significant voice added to the discussion: Lewis Pullman. The actor who played Bob Reynolds, aka Sentry, recently reacted to the news surrounding ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.
Why Lewis Pullman’s Sentry Could Be The Emotional Wildcard Of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Sentry has been one of the most emotionally complicated characters of Marvel at all times, a godlike hero burdened by fear, guilt, and the constant danger of his darker half. Lewis Pullman made that internal struggle come alive in a manner that fans could easily relate to. Now, his recent remarks indicate that Marvel is not finished with Bob Reynolds yet. Pullman’s response to the footage and news about ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ was surprisingly candid.
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He confessed that he had not even watched the trailer. Instead of playing around with plot points or evading questions with practiced vagueness, Pullman spoke like a fan. “Oh my god, I can’t wait to see it. I didn’t know that!” he shared. “I haven’t seen it. I’m so excited. I think I’m as excited as anyone else is,” he added. What stands out most is how personally he connects to Sentry.
His comments about loving both “Sentry” and “Bob” underline why the character works so well: he is not just another powerhouse that was introduced to the Avengers team. He is fragile, unstable, and emotionally unrefined, which makes him an interesting addition to a board that is now full of multiversal anarchy and cosmic dangers. With a movie that reunites several returning teams, Sentry might easily be lost in the clatter. Pullman’s enthusiasm, however, foreshadows that Bob Reynolds has yet to cover any meaningful ground.
Whether Sentry reluctantly becomes a weapon against Doctor Doom or a warning of what unchecked power can become, his presence provides emotional nuance. Moreover, with ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ establishing the groundwork to ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ and a potential re-establishment of the MCU timeline, characters such as Sentry become more important than ever. They ground the spectacle. They remind viewers that behind the crumbling realities and different armies are individuals who are trying to keep themselves together. And Pullman is evidently not finished with the character.
Marvel’s Risky Trailer Experiment Might Become A Barrier
If Pullman’s excitement reflects the emotional upside of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, Marvel’s trailer strategy exposes the potential downside of overengineering hype. Disney’s idea to launch four individual ‘Doomsday‘ trailers in theaters, with each one being released every week, is certainly ambitious. It makes marketing a spectacle, requiring fans to physically attend several times to get the first look at the film.
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On paper, it reads like a love letter to theatrical exhibition. However, practically, it is a logistical nightmare for a significant part of the audience. The expectation is steep. Fans might have to purchase several movie tickets within a few weeks to watch all four trailers. Time is another factor. Not every fan can keep on shifting schedules to watch teasers. Moreover, as soon as every trailer is released in theaters, shaky phone videos will start spreading on the Internet.
Marvel and Disney will certainly attempt to keep them in check. However, history tells us that the effort will be in vain. Rather than having one global event where fans all watch a trailer in high definition, the internet will be inundated with bits and spoilers that have been taken out of context. Ironically, this may water down the excitement that Marvel is attempting to create. By restricting access so tightly, the studio may unintentionally frustrate fans rather than energize them, especially those who actively try to avoid spoilers.
