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Moon Knight Actor Teases Jake Lockley's MCU Introduction

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For five weeks now,  Moon Knight  has had Marvel fans enraptured with its mysterious story focused on ancient Egyptian mythology. Audiences worldwide have been introduced to Oscar Issac as Marc Spector/Steven Grant, someone who is coming to grips with their disassociation personality disorder. This split has Isaac portraying more than one character, as well as the titular hero of the show.  But could there be more alternate personas on the way? The closing moments of Episode 5 seemingly teased that yet another personality would be revealed in time. ADVERTISEMENT After Marvel Comic character Bertrand Crawley showed up in the latest episode, eagle-eyed fans have deduced that this new third version Isaac's hero could be Jake Lockley. On the page, Lockley is a cab driver who uses Crawley as an informant, so it would make a lot of sense if he were to show up.  Nothing has been confirmed in regard to Lockley's inclusion, but new quotes supposedly hint...

Spider-Man Actor Campaigns for Disney+ Damage Control Spin-off (Exclusive)

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Spider-Man: Homecoming  remains one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most pivotal installments, and its value only increases retrospectively. From the Tony Stark and Peter Parker bond being the catalyst for  Avengers: Endgame 's time heist to the Pepper Potts proposal laying the groundwork for where the Starks are emotionally come  Avengers: Infinity War , Spider-Man's first Marvel Studios outing is filled with crucial seeds that blossomed big shortly after. While the aforementioned moments have seen resolution,  Homecoming  still has a couple that have yet to sprout. The biggest of those is the Department of Damage Control (DODC), a federal division tasked with housekeeping. Its chores list is not exactly dishwashing and laundry, though. ADVERTISEMENT As seen in Spider-Man: Homecoming 's opening scene, the DODC first shows up following the Battle of New York from 2012's  The Avengers . The department shuts down Adrian Toomes's ...

Moon Knight Actor Teases 3rd Superhero Suit for Jake Lockley

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Since it was revealed in Episode 2 of Moon Knight that the Mr. Knight persona, typically ascribed to Marc Spector in the comics, was something that was manifested by Marc Spector's alter, Steven Grant, fans have begun to wonder. If the Moon Knight costume and persona belonged to Marc Spector and Mr. Knight belonged to Steven Grant, will there be one for Jake Lockley too? Warning - The rest of this article contains spoilers for Episode 4 of  Moon Knight . ADVERTISEMENT In Marvel Comics, Marc's Jake Lockley alter ego is a low-key taxi cab driver. The latest episode of Moon Knight  has shown by far the best evidence of Lockley's existence with the mysterious appearance of a second sarcophagus. The same kind that trapped a terrified Steven Grant, but, unlike Grant, Lockley was furious, still stuck inside his own sarcophagus by the episode's end. Marvel Given the most unmistakable evidence yet that Jake Lockley exists, it's only a matter...

Doctor Strange 2 Actor Hints at Last-Minute Changes Enforced by Marvel

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness  is just weeks away, and much of the movie-going world waits with bated breath for the Multiversal sequel. The  Doctor Strange  follow-up has been six years in the making with comic book movie vet Sam Raimi sitting in the director's chair. Raimi was not always the man behind the Benedict Cumberbatch-starring MCU epic, but after Scott Derrickson left the project, Raimi took over directing duties. Even after Raimi took a hold of the steering wheel from Derrickson, the project has been in a state of flux.  MoM  has seen multiple delays due to COVID-19 and lengthy reshoots, but Marvel has seemingly put the pieces together.  ADVERTISEMENT The sequel will see Benedict Cumberbatch's Stephen Strange traverse the Multiverse alongside Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff and Xochitl Gomez's America Chavez. It is supposedly going to be a cameo-filled odyssey across various Marvel realities. From the outside, ...

WandaVision's Billy Actor Shares Hilarious Response to MCU Recast Questions

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will add to Wanda Maximoff's growing legacy within the MCU, particularly after leading the way last year in her own Disney+ series, WandaVision . That series also introduced fans to two classic Young Avengers from the comics in Billy and Tommy Maximoff, who were recently confirmed to make their first film appearance in Doctor Strange 2 . Although Wanda took down the Hex in Westview in Episode 9 of WandaVision , it's becoming clear that Billy and Tommy have a future in the MCU as the franchise adds more projects in the coming years. More specifically for them, numerous Disney+ shows and movies from Phase 4 are bringing in characters from the Young Avengers, who Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said will join the larger narrative at some point. ADVERTISEMENT Although Julian Hilliard and Jett Klyne brought Billy and Tommy to life in WandaVision , many fans have wondered if Marvel will bring older acto...

Marvel's Inhumans Actor Reacts to MCU Return Prospects

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Right in the heart Phase 3 from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ABC and Marvel Television brought their third team-up effort to the small screen with the eight-episode Inhumans series. Although both Agents of SHIELD and Agent Carter earned plenty of positive response from fans and critics before Inhumans , this series became one of Marvel's biggest flops and was canceled after only one season. Inhumans  had a rough go right from the start, having originally been planned as a Phase 3 movie before their story became a big part of Seasons 2 and 3 in Agents of SHIELD .  Once the show actually aired in late 2016, it only went further downhill as it misused its core heroes at every turn, leading to some of the worst reviews for any Marvel project ever. ADVERTISEMENT Even with the negativity surrounding the Inhumans , there is still hope for the mysterious team to join the MCU in an official capacity, especially with better quality. More than five years a...

Marvel's Thor Villain Actor Arrested for Suspicion of Child Sex Crimes

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Thor Movie Actor Arrested in Los Angeles Marvel KTLA News in Los Angeles, California reported that Thor actor Joseph Gatt was arrested in Los Angeles last week after engaging in  “online sexually explicit communication” with a minor, according to LAPD detectives. He was arrested on April 6 after also having a separate but similar warrant outside of California. Gatt had a role in Marvel Studios' Thor in 2011, playing one of the villainous Frost Giant warriors from Jotunheim. ADVERTISEMENT Marvel Gatt is also set to play a small role in the DCEU's Black Adam , which will arrive in theaters on October 21, 2022. On top of his time with Marvel and DC, Gott also has voiceover credits in two of the Star Wars: The Old Republic video games. What Lies Ahead for Gatt? Even though there is plenty to look forward to within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe, stories like this one are always troubling to see in the news streams. ...

Marvel Pays Tribute to Late Moon Knight Actor Gaspard Ulliel in New Episode

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Fans have now gotten to experience the third installment of Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight , and it was a doozy. This time around, the focus on was more squarely on Marc Spector as he and Layla went to get information from a shady source. Of course, everything eventually devolved into a big brawl with Moon Knight obliterating the competition. On their trip, they came across a rich antique collector named Anton, who happened to hold the clue to solving the Ammit problem. Played by Gaspard Ulliel, the character had an immediate screen presence the moment he came on screen. ADVERTISEMENT Sadly, Ulliel passed away earlier this year in a tragic skiing accident, which came a few weeks before his debut within the MCU. In remembrance of the late actor, Marvel Studios included a small tribute to him at the end of the Moon Knight 's third episode. In Tribute to Gaspard Ulliel At the conclusion of the third episode of  Moon Knight , which has been Gaspard Ulliel...

Fantastic Four Actor Comments on His Potential Return In MCU Reboot

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The Fantastic Four has had a rough time during the franchise's tenure in the blockbuster space. While the early 2000s films weren't downright terrible, they weren't amazing for most audiences either. It's the 2015 reboot that did the most damage.  Fan4stic  reimagined the entire story with younger leads, dark and broody undertones, all on top of egregious writing—just look at its critical and fan reception. A few years back, it was announced that the fan-favorite characters would get another lease on life, this time within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU's  Spider-Man  trilogy director Jon Watts was revealed to be the director last year, with the writing of the script having commenced. ADVERTISEMENT As exciting as that project is, it's  Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness  that has many people thinking about the famous family—mainly because the Multiverse movie presents a unique opportunity to bring back previous it...

Thor 4 Trailer Receives Exciting Update From Chris Hemsworth Voice Actor

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The anticipation for Thor: Love and Thunder has been high, as evidenced by the fan demand for its official trailer. The upcoming sequel is still slated for release this July, but marketing has yet to begin. As a result, the wait for its first footage has been making headlines and MCU history in the past weeks, leading everyone to speculate as to why Marvel Studios is not releasing the trailer online. Even though the promotional push has yet to ramp up, Chris Hemsworth's previous confirmation that the film's press tour had begun gave everyone hope that the trailer could arrive anytime soon.  ADVERTISEMENT Now, as Love and Thunder 's release inches closer, an important update about the much-talked-about trailer has emerged.  Thor 4 Trailer Coming Soon? Gaurav Chopra, who serves as the Hindi dub actor of Chris Hemsworth, shared a new Instagram story to give fans an update about the highly-anticipated trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder .  In ...

Marvel Actor Will Poulter Doesn't Recommend His MCU Training Regimen

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is set to finally introduce Adam Warlock, with the character being portrayed by Will Poulter. While exact plot details of Vol. 3 are still being kept under wraps, Poulter's inclusion as Adam Warlock clearly indicates that it will continue the tease at the end of Vol. 2 where the Sovereign look to unleash the character against the Guardians for revenge. This essentially hints at the fact that the MCU newcomer will be involved in heavy action sequences in the upcoming project, meaning that intense Marvel training is needed. The franchise is no stranger to vigorous training sessions, as more stars have been open about their preparation for their superhero roles, such as Shang-Chi's Simu Liu and Captain Marvel actress Brie Larson.  ADVERTISEMENT Now, as the film is in the midst of production, a new interview has shed some light on Poulter's preparation for the role. Will Poulter Opens up About His Marvel Trainin...

Will Hawkeye’s Swordsman Return to the MCU? Actor Shares Brief Response

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One of last year’s most festive shows was, without a doubt, Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye . The series marked the first holiday story since Iron Man 3 and introduced Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop to the world. Many new characters came into play as well, including Vera Farmiga’s Eleanor Bishop, and Alaqua Cox’s Echo - even Vincent D’Onofrio returned as Kingpin. Another big figure from the comics brought to the silver screen was Tony Dalton’s Jack Duquesne. In the comics, Duquesne, otherwise known as the Swordsman, is a villain turned hero who previously trained Clint Barton as he grew up in the circus. While the two eventually butted heads more than once, Hawkeye’s mentor actually went on to become a temporary Avenger. ADVERTISEMENT However, the version of the character that audiences saw in the Disney+ project was certainly not what he is in the comics. In fact, the writers used the knowledge to pose him as a red herring. But what are the chances that Dalto...

Black Widow Actor Teases Marvel Return

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Marvel Studios kicked off its Phase 4 theatrical run last year with Black Widow , finally giving Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff her first MCU solo project after a decade of service. The solo film helped bring theaters back into prominence while setting the stage for various supporting characters to play major roles in the future. While it’s unclear if Johansson herself will reprise Natasha on screen, she’s already in line to reunite with Marvel Studios as a producer on an extra secret project. Meanwhile, Florence Pugh brought Yelena Belova back with a vengeance in Hawkeye , while Julia Louis-Dreyfus will undoubtedly bring Valentina Allegra de Fontaine into the story for more shadiness in the future. ADVERTISEMENT Besides the aforementioned players confirmed to be a part of Marvel’s upcoming projects, there is still the mystery of when other lesser-developed supporting characters will add more to the Marvel narrative. Recently, one of those support...

Luke Cage Showrunner Upset By Disney+ Removal of Actor Tribute

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Over the past few weeks, Marvel fans have flocked to Disney+ to revisit the six shows formerly hosted on Netflix that joined together to make the Defenders Saga. From Charlie Cox's Daredevil to Mike Colter's Luke Cage, these shows are making a return to prominence after their streaming move. However, not all the press surrounding the transition is positive. When the series jumped from Netflix to Disney+, some interesting changes were made, even though none of the brutal violence was taken out. The Netflix logo was removed from the opening sequences for all six shows, bringing laughs with the new visuals, but one big removal has some fans up in arms. ADVERTISEMENT A tribute to the late Stan Lee was removed from the Season 2 finale of The Punisher , as was a similar tribute to Reg E. Cathey from the last episode of Luke Cage Season 2. Now, this move has induced questions on the matter from the showrunner who helped bring Luke Cage to life. Luke ...

X-Men Actor Addresses Potential Return In Doctor Strange 2 as Cyclops

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There are a lot of reasons to be excited for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness . For one, it will be Benedict Cumberbatch’s first solo outing since his 2016 debut. Secondly, well, it’s all about the Multiverse—the same concept explored in both Loki and Spider-Man: No Way Home . The idea opens up an infinite amount of storytelling possibilities. How else would fans have gotten Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire in the same movie? Multiverse of Madness promises to have its own guest appearances, with several mutants and even Fantastic Four members being just a few in the rumor mill. The second trailer for the project ended up showcasing the return of Patrick Stewart’s Professor X—or, at least, his voice. ADVERTISEMENT So who else can fans expect to see? Well, thanks to a new interview with actor James Marsden, it looks like another name can be crossed off the list: Cyclops. X-Men Actor Addresses Possible Cyclops Appearance Marvel ...

Falcon and Winter Soldier Actor Reacts to Censored Episode

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While Marvel Studios has plenty of exciting material to look forward to in the near future, fans have recently looked back to an earlier project in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier . This show returns to prominence due to a strange change in footage that recently went live on Disney+, one which comes alongside recent discussions about censorship from Disney as a whole. Over the last few days, Disney adjusted a couple of moments in Episode 3 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier that were much bloodier and more gruesome in the original cut. Specifically, Dr. Nagel's death removed all the blood from his face and had his eyes closed, while a fight between Bucky Barnes and a bounty hunter was edited to be less gory as well. ADVERTISEMENT This started quite the discussion amongst Marvel fans who noticed the change, especially after Disney+ recently brought the formerly Netflix-owned Marvel series in the Defenders catalog onto the service. Now, one of the...

Ant-Man Actor Confirms He’ll Be Missing From Third Movie

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The  Ant-Man and the Wasp  franchise has always been among the smaller corners of the MCU, both figuratively and literally. Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly's shrinking adventures have focussed more on the comedic angle, all while telling smaller family-driven stories in the Marvel world. But  Quantumania  looks set to put an end to that as Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror joins in on the fun, bringing with him more consequences for the MCU. As the scale of the  Ant-Man  franchise ramps up, there will naturally be some casualties as some elements from the first two entries get sidelined.  Captain America: Civil War  greatly upped the scale from  The First Avenger  and  The Winter Soldier , but as a result came close to being an  Avengers  film that abandoned some key elements of the trilogy. ADVERTISEMENT With the introduction of Kang the Conqueror bringing a whole new world to the  Ant-Man  franchise, it appears some simpler elements of the ear...

Black Panther 2 Actor Breaks Silence on MCU Return

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November's  Black Panther: Wakanda Forever  brings the Marvel Cinematic Universe back to T'Challa's home country for the first time in over three years. While the sequel will move forward without its king,  Black Panther 2  promises to be both a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman and a critical introduction to two major MCU players. Aside from the debuts of Namor and Ironheart, Wakanda Forever  will bring back most of the ensemble from 2018's  Black Panther . Supporting stars like Letitia Wright and Winston Duke are returning in a big way, while Danai Gurira could see the sequel as a set-up for a solo series. ADVERTISEMENT Beyond the top-billed stars, key members of Wakandan tribes will also be back for  Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . Black Panther 2 Star Speaks on Sequel Marvel Studios M'Kathu is back. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight,  Black Panther: Wakanda Forever  star Danny Sapani called his Marvel family  "just ama...

Morbius Actor Admits He Doesn't Fully Understand His Own Marvel Character

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The success of Spider-Man: No Way Home has made Sony feel very comfortable with the Spidey characters under its control. The studio's previous spin-off film, Venom: Let There Be Carnage , also performed well enough to grant it another sequel. Everything has been shaping up for the studio and its recent Marvel releases, despite the not-so-great critical feedback the Tom-Hardy-led franchise has gotten. Next up on Sony's slate is Morbius . The movie stars Jared Leto in the titular role as a man who accidentally becomes a vampire while looking for a cure for his degenerative blood disease. ADVERTISEMENT The character has classically been a villain of Spider-Man in the comics. However, there won’t be any webhead in sight for this outing. So who will he be facing off against? The answer to that is Matt Smith’s mystery character, Dr. Loxias Crown. In the comics, thanks to experiments done on Morbius, Crown becomes a Vampric being known as Hunger. He i...

Tom Hiddleston's Loki Voice Actor Just Teased His Next MCU Movie

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Marvel Studios veteran Tom Hiddleston remains as popular as ever in the MCU as the franchise goes deeper into Phase 4. His God of Mischief, Loki, returned for a wild ride in his own Disney+ solo series, which set the stage for some Multiversal madness taking over in the near future. After making appearances in six movies, along with the Loki series and What If...? , Hiddleston is still doing his part to help the MCU. Currently, the 11-year MCU vet is preparing to film his second round of Disney+ live-action programming for Loki Season 2, which will start in London in Summer 2022. Even though the new TVA addition is alive and well and looking to redeem himself further as the Multiverse falls into chaos, his return to the big screen is still something of a mystery. ADVERTISEMENT There are certainly a few options for where Loki could make his return to theaters thanks to upcoming movies bringing magic, Asgardians, and time-and-space-traveling shenanigans ...