‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Co-Director Explains It’s ‘Very Difficult’ to Evolve Marvel Characters, But ‘We Need To Surprise Ourselves’ and ‘Audiences’
Anthony Russo said that developing established Marvel characters for “Avengers: Doomsday” is difficult because the directors want to respect their histories while taking their stories in unexpected directions. He noted that fans have varied opinions, and said he and co-director Joe Russo hope to surprise themselves and audiences.
The comments come after a trailer showed Chris Hemsworth’s Thor in a more serious light, following divided reactions to 2022’s “Thor: Love and Thunder”, which Hemsworth said made the character “too silly”. Russo also said the film’s full cast has not yet been announced; confirmed names include Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Paul Rudd, Simu Liu and Tom Hiddleston. “Avengers: Doomsday” is due in cinemas on 18 December.
- The Russos aim to evolve Marvel characters while respecting their histories.
- Fans differ in how they respond to characters and their portrayals.
- “Avengers: Doomsday” opens on 18 December; its full cast is unannounced.