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Russo Brothers discuss ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ production and script approach
Directors Joe and Anthony Russo have addressed the production of Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ confirming that filming began without a completed script. The directors described their approach as being “improvisation-based” and “rehearsal-based,” viewing the screenplay as a “living organism” that allows for character development and chemistry to emerge naturally on set.
The film is positioned as a major reset for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), aiming to unite characters from the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Wakanda. Robert Downey Jr. is set to appear in a significant new role as the villain Doctor Doom. The Russos also noted that Sergio Leone’s Western classic ‘Once Upon a Time in the West’ served as a creative inspiration for the film’s blend of grand scale and intimate tension.
Recent reports and rumors suggest that late-stage reshoots have been conducted to include additional cameos, with speculation surrounding the potential returns of Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye. ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is scheduled for release in late 2026, serving as a precursor to ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ in 2027.
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Anthony Russo · Avengers: Doomsday · Avengers: Doomsday · Chris Evans · Disney · Elizabeth Olsen · Joe Russo · Marvel Studios · Robert Downey Jr. · Russo Brothers
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Russo brothers are currently finishing post-production on ‘Doomsday’ while beginning preparations for ‘Avengers: Secret Wars.’ ca.news.yahoo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ will feature an ensemble including the Avengers, Wakandans, the Fantastic Four, and the original X-Men. ca.news.yahoo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Russo brothers cited Sergio Leone’s ‘Once Upon a Time in the West’ as an inspiration for ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ www.comicbasics.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Anthony Russo stated that ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ pushes the directors' ensemble storytelling abilities further than previous projects. ca.news.yahoo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Russo brothers attribute their interest in ensemble storytelling to their upbringing in a large Italian family. ca.news.yahoo.com