Beyond The Credits

  Welcome back to The Cosmic Wonder ! I’m one of your hosts, Chris Rosser, and today we’re diving into some major updates from one of the original Avengers himself, Jeremy Renner. In a recent interview, Renner pulled back the curtain on why Hawkeye Season 2 is not moving forward, and the reasons point directly to something fans are all too familiar with: corporate greed. The Real Reason Hawkeye Season 2 Was Scrapped In the interview, Renner revealed that although he was approached to return for a second season of Hawkeye , the offer came with a significant pay cut. According to Renner: “They asked me to do a season two, and they offered me half the money. I’m like, well, it’s going to take me twice the amount of work for half the amount of money—eight months of my time, essentially. I told them to go fly a kite because of the insulting offer.” He emphasized that he wasn’t asking for a raise — he simply wanted the same compensation he received for Season 1. While Renner made...

  Marvel’s Thunderbolts is a worthy outing for some of the MCU’s most overlooked heroes — a film with both a dark half and a light half, much like its complicated antagonist, The Sentry. One half is actually pretty great. I’ll admit, I had a lot of hope going into Thunderbolts . There’s been a shift in the air lately. From the Doctor Doom and Fantastic Four buzz to the sense that we’re finally past the aimlessness of Phase 4 and Phase 5 is working toward something concrete — Marvel feels like it’s trying to recapture some of its old magic. Anthony Mackie has even said as much out loud. For the most part, Thunderbolts moves in the right direction, offering a solid and fairly unexpected ride for its band of anti-heroes. But it does take some time to get going. The early portions of the film are heavy on exposition, with much of the runtime dominated by Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Meanwhile, Bucky Barnes mostly hangs around the fringes of her scheming i...

  Marvel fans, get ready — we’ve just received a wave of exciting new information about the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps film. With announcements straight from Marvel Studios and fresh insights from Silver Surfer actress Julia Garner, it’s clear this is going to be a landmark entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Here’s everything we know so far. Marvel Studios and Marvel Comics Team Up for the First Time In a historic move, Marvel Studios and Marvel Comics are collaborating on a new comic book directly tied to the MCU’s Fantastic Four: First Steps . Launching July 2, this one-shot comic will exist firmly within the world of the upcoming movie — a first for Marvel. Written by Matt Fraction with art by Mark Buckingham and cover art by Phil Noto, the comic will be presented as an artifact from the world of the film itself, published by the Future Foundation. This tie-in comic isn’t just an extra collectible — it confirms a major detail about the movie’s timel...

  Marvel fans, brace yourselves! We’ve just received groundbreaking spoilers for Avengers: Secret Wars from none other than legendary Marvel writer Chris Claremont. During a recent comic convention, Claremont spilled the beans on some major developments regarding the multiverse, Doctor Doom, Iron Man, and Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Let’s dive into the details and explore what this means for the future of Marvel Studios. Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom Claremont confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. will portray Doctor Doom in Avengers: Secret Wars . This revelation has sparked speculation about whether this Doom will be the same character introduced in Avengers: Doomsday . Fans are drawing parallels to Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame , where Thanos was replaced by a different version of himself. Could we see a similar twist with Doctor Doom in Secret Wars ? Perhaps the multiverse will allow for a permutation of Doom’s character...

  The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is buzzing with excitement as Kevin Feige, the head of Marvel Studios, has officially announced the start of production for Avengers: Doomsday . This highly anticipated installment marks a pivotal moment in the MCU's Multiverse Saga, promising to bring together an ensemble cast of beloved heroes and villains. While fans have been speculating about the film's progress for weeks, Feige's confirmation sets the record straight and offers a glimpse into the intricate stages of production. Clearing Up the Confusion: When Did Production Really Begin? One of the most common misconceptions about film production is the timeline. Many fans believe that the moment actors arrive on set or when sets are being constructed, the film is officially in production. However, as Feige clarified, production is a multi-faceted process that unfolds in stages. Six weeks ago, actors began arriving on set, sparking rumors that filming had commenced. Four wee...

  The highly-anticipated Spider-Man: Brand New Day is steadily assembling its cast for production, slated to commence later this summer. Recent casting news has ignited speculation about the inclusion of a fan-favorite villain, hinting at the return of none other than the Scorpion. A casting call, circulated for a significant scene set in a prison, has caught the attention of fans and analysts alike. Descriptions of the scene include numerous inmates participating in a dramatic prison breakout, fueling theories about the storyline and the villains involved. Among the limited roster of Spider-Man-related foes currently incarcerated in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the Scorpion’s name stands out. Process of Elimination: Who Could It Be? Villains already established within Spider-Man’s MCU journey narrow down the possibilities. The Vulture, seen last in Spider-Man: Homecoming and later transported to the Morbius universe, appears unlikely to return for Spider-Man: Brand N...

  Tom Hiddleston, the beloved actor behind Loki, recently shared his excitement about reprising his role as the God of Mischief in the upcoming Marvel blockbuster, Avengers: Doomsday . In recent interview, Hiddleston reflected on his journey as Loki and teased what fans can expect from his return. A Career-Defining Role Hiddleston described his experience playing Loki as an "extraordinary chapter" in his life, emphasizing how the character has shaped his career over nearly two decades. He expressed relief at finally being able to discuss his involvement in Avengers: Doomsday , noting the challenge of keeping such a significant secret.  "Very excited” It's been an extraordinary chapter in my life playing Loki, and it's not over yet. It's really remarkable actually that I can talk about it because mostly I'm in the position of knowing and not being able to say anything." Loki's Role in Avengers: Doomsday While details about Loki's rol...