It's going to give the audience that old Marvel feeling: Anthony Mackie on Avengers: Doomsday

ANI April 15, 2025 135 views

Marvel's upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday" is generating massive anticipation with its star-studded cast and promising narrative. Anthony Mackie, now Captain America, believes the film will recapture the classic Marvel excitement fans have been missing. The movie features an unprecedented crossover of Marvel and X-Men heroes, including surprising casting choices like Robert Downey Jr. as a villain. With the Russo Brothers at the helm, expectations are high for this potentially groundbreaking superhero event.

"It's going to give the audience that old Marvel feeling that they always had." - Anthony Mackie
Washington DC, April 15: Actor Anthony Mackie, who now plays the role of Captain America in Marvel Cinematic Universe, believes that the upcoming movie Avengers: Doomsday is set to bring the old vibe of the Marvel movies for the fans, reported Variety.

Key Points

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Russo Brothers return to direct Marvel's massive crossover epic

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Robert Downey Jr. plays villain Victor Von Doom

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X-Men legends join massive Marvel ensemble cast

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Multiple hero generations converge in blockbuster event

A recent interview with IGN, as quoted by Variety, teased that the Russo Brothers' upcoming film 'Avengers: Doomsday' feels like a blockbuster return of the Marvel franchise. He also shared a major update on the shooting of the movie.

"We're supposed to go out this week, and we'll be out there doing it," Mackie said. "Everybody's excited. I feel with the script and having the Russo brothers back, it's going to be great." said Mackie as quoted by Variety.

He continued, "I'm really excited for what this project is going to be. It's going to give the audience that old Marvel feeling that they always had."

Avengers: Doomsday features an all-star roster of past Marvel heroes.

The confirmed cast members of te film as per Variety include Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, aka the new Falcon, Sebastian Stan as the Winter Soldier and Paul Rudd as Ant-Man.

Former Marvel frontman, Robert Downey Jr., will also return for "Doomsday." Instead of playing Tony Stark, he will play the film's villain, Victor Von Doom.

According to Variety, there are also several actors from the "X-Men" series of films starring in "Doomsday."

Joining the film from Marvel's mutant universe are Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer as Beast, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, James Marsden as Cyclops and Rebecca Romijn as Mystique. Channing Tatum will also star as Gambit, who made his debut as the character in 2024's "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Before Marvel debuts "Doomsday," the studio will release two tentpoles in 2025: "Thunderbolts*," which debuts May 2, and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," which releases July 25, reported Variety.

Reader Comments

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Jamie R.
So hyped for this! The Russo brothers returning is everything. That Infinity War/Endgame magic was unmatched. Hope they can recapture it 🤞
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Trevor K.
RDJ as Doctor Doom?! That's some genius casting right there. Never would've guessed but now I can't imagine anyone else doing it.
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Maria S.
I want to be excited but I'm worried about overcrowding. The cast list is massive - hope they give everyone proper screen time and not just cameos.
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Derek L.
Channing Tatum finally getting to be Gambit after all these years! About time 😂 Hope he gets some good scenes with the X-Men crew.
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Aisha P.
Mackie makes a great Cap, but I do miss Steve Rogers. Hope they find a way to honor that legacy while letting Sam shine in his own way.
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Kevin T.
The MCU needs this win after some recent misses. Fingers crossed they deliver on the "old Marvel feeling" promise! 🤞

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