Kevin Feige talks about the success of Deadpool and Wolverine and how Jackman’s return could be key to Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Iron Man in future projects.
Robert Downey Jr. seems to have said goodbye to Tony Stark for good after his character’s death in Avengers: Endgame. However, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has hinted that the success of Deadpool and Wolverine’s return will lead to unexpected returns for characters like Downey’s Tony Stark.
Feige talks about the return of popular characters
In a new interview with Talk Film, Feige talked about the possibility of returning characters like Downey’s Iron Man and Chris Evans’ Captain America at some point in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Feige hinted at the possibility of the return of these characters, because Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine “could be done.” However, he noted that it took years to find the best way to bring Jackman to Wolverine, and stressed that “great care must be taken” when reviving characters in this way.
“That’s the key, isn’t it? What has come before and how do you do it in the best possible way? And you know, for the last two years or so, we’ve been working with Wolverine to figure that out. So what’s to come? let’s see. We’re proud of what we’ve done for Wolverine, I think. I think Hugh’s appearance and leading role in [Deadpool & Wolverine] “It’s a great sign that it can be done if you’re very careful.”
The importance of a cautionary tale in the MCU
These statements are more optimistic than Feige has previously offered about Downey’s Iron Man. In the year In 2023, Marvel mentioned that it wants to “stay.” [la muerte de Iron Man] And don’t touch that moment again… we all worked so hard for so many years to get there. We don’t want to magically undo it by any means.
Downey has hinted that he is considering returning to the MCU as Tony Stark. Earlier this summer, according to Variety , Downey said, “Crazy is in my DNA. Probably the most similar character I’ve ever played, although he’s a lot cooler than me. “I’m incredibly open to the idea.”
Of course, the biggest obstacle to bringing the character back is his death in Endgame. There are various ways his return could be justified in the plot, especially since the multiverse has become a big part of the MCU in recent years. In particular, Iron Man was seen as a sequel. on Disney+ after Avengers: Endgame, although Downey did not reveal the role.
Diversity in the MCU
The multiverse offers endless opportunities to revive favorite characters without undoing the events of the original timeline. This narrative device has allowed Marvel to explore different versions of its heroes and villains, providing fans with new and exciting stories.
With the debut of Deadpool and Wolverine slated for July 26, 2024, fans are excited to see how these characters will integrate into the MCU and what implications this might have for popular characters like Iron Man in the future.
The return of popular characters not only keeps nostalgia alive, but also offers new narrative opportunities that further enrich the wider Marvel Universe. With Feige in the lead and multi-narrative potential, the return of Tony Stark could be more than a dream come true for fans.