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Esquire’s new cover story on Anthony Mackie, Chris Evans told the mag that he broke the news to his Marvel co-star that Mackie was going to be the next Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.“I inadvertently was the one who got to tell him that he was going to be Captain America. I didn’t know that he didn’t know,” Evans, 43, said in the story, published Thursday.Evans, who played Captain America in 11 MCU movies, explained that he surprised Mackie with the news at a gathering at his house during the filming of 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.”“I said, ‘Man, isn’t that scene so beautiful? I love it so much and I’m so happy for you,'” Evans recalled, referring to the moment in “Endgame” where the elderly Steve Rogers gives Mackie’s Sam Wilson Captain America’s shield.Evans said he ran upstairs, grabbed the “Endgame” script and gave it to his co-star and friend.“I got to sit there and watch him read it,” Evans shared.

“excruciating experience” of playing the superhero in a new interview.This comes after he told the Los Angeles Times in 2022 that it was “awful” and “the worst experience.”“There are a number of reasons why that was a really excruciating experience,” Affleck shared with GQ in an interview published on Tuesday, March 25. “And they don’t all have to do with the simple dynamic of, say, being in a superhero movie or whatever. The star — who is making the rounds promoting “The Accountant 2,” the follow-up to the 2016 thriller — explained he’s “not interested in going down that particular genre again.”For him, it’s “not because of that bad experience, but just: I’ve lost interest in what was of interest about it to me.

Entertainment Tonight in a recent interview about her tiny role in “Iron Man 3,” and how she has no interest in appearing in another Marvel project.“I’m hoping that we can create this world where we can get Jenna Ortega into the Marvel universe,” the interviewer said to Ortega, 22, and Paul Rudd as the pair promoted their comedy horror film “Death of a Unicorn.”“I did it once,” Ortega responded. “It was one of the first jobs I ever did.”She continued, “They took all my lines out.

new teaser trailer for the DC film that shows David Corenswet’s Superman flying through a frozen tundra.One critic told Gunn, 58, on Threads, “There’s something with his face that looks a little off. I know there’s plenty of time to refine the CG.”Gunn replied, “There is absolutely zero CG in his face.

the role of Captain America from Chris Evans in the upcoming film, said that he doesn’t think the star-spangled superhero “represents” America.“For me, Captain America represents a lot of different things and I don’t think the term, you know, ‘America’ should be one of those representations,” the actor said to the audience.“It’s about a man who keeps his word, who has honor, dignity and integrity,” he continued. “Someone who is trustworthy and dependable.”Mackie, the first black actor to play Captain America, also said that the role is “kind of like an aspect of a dream coming true” for him.Mackie’s comments about Captain America went viral on social media, sparking a negative reaction from many X users.“Well that’s sure to sit well with your American audience,” one person wrote on the app formerly known as Twitter.“Strange take,” another person said.“What? Captain America shouldn’t represent America??” added a third user.A different person asked, “What did I just hear?”“Well, his name is Captain America.

the first “Deadpool” movie has revealed the amount he was paid to helm the film — and the number may surprise you. Tim Miller, 60, spoke about directing the 2016 movie starring Ryan Reynolds, 48, during a recent panel at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil, per Collider.

The trailer for James Gunn’s first film in the new DC Universe came out on Thursday, with an epic glimpse at David Corenswet taking on the iconic superhero role.Corenswet’s Superman crashes in a snowy location and is bleeding from the mouth at the start of the trailer. The footage then shows Clark Kent and “The Marvel Mrs.

according to The Numbers.Johnson, who plays the head of North Pole security trying to locate a kidnapped Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, is hoping the movie, which was at first only intended for streaming, will be released in Imax theaters.“With ‘Red One,’ our intention was to make a movie that you can enjoy on the biggest screen possible,” Johnson told Imax. “Legitimately, the biggest screens possible are Imax.”Some failed to find any holiday magic in the flick, which was released in 4,032 theaters.“For the most wonderful time of the year comes the worst movie of the year,” The Post said in its review of the film, which cost a staggering $250 million to make and is projected to have a measly $30 million-dollar opening.

The Journal of Psychology in August found that superhero movies can promote prosocial behavior — actions that benefits other people or society as a whole. Researchers wanted to see how the films that are typically filled with violence affect viewers in terms of empathy and moral reasoning.

Esquire in an interview published Wednesday.“I love that character, and it brings joy,” Garfield added. “If part of what I bring is joy, then I’m joyful in return.”The actor made his debut as Peter Parker in 2012’s “The Amazing Spider-Man” and returned for the sequel, “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” in 2014.Both films were directed by Marc Webb and starred Emma Stone as Parker’s love interest, Gwen Stacy.

Marvel released a statement on Thursday, August 15, just hours after the writer, Beau DeMayo, took to social media and alleged the company “stripped” him of his Season 2 credits because he posted fan art depicting him as the X-Men character Cyclops. In the sketch, DeMayo is shirtless and wears short trunks. The comic conglomerate disputed DeMayo’s characterization of events.“Mr.

that line in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”In the Marvel film, Jennifer Garner returns as Elektra and makes a joke about Affleck, who she was married to for 10 years.Shawn Levy, the director of the film, revealed on Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast on Monday that he didn’t seek out Affleck’s approval for the jab.“No, we vetted it with Jen,” said Levy, 56. However, Levy did reveal that he had a conversation with Affleck, 51, about a different part of the film.“I later spoke with Ben because the end credits have this tribute reel to the legacy of Fox Marvel movies and so that gave us the occasion to speak to everyone because we needed and wanted everyone’s permission,” he said.Levy added, “That joke was not, as far as I know, vetted by Ben.”“But we made clear to Jen — as we made clear to everyone — everything’s on the table in ‘Deadpool,’ ” he explained.In the third “Deadpool” movie, Garner’s Elektra shows up to rescue a group of heroes, including Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine.After learning that Daredevil — originally played by Affleck — has died, Deadpool offers Elektra his condolences.

was announced as Doctor Doom, the main antagonist in the next two “Avengers” films (2026’s “Avengers: Doomsday” and 2027’s “Avengers: Secret Wars”), at Comic-Con over the weekend.The actor previously played Tony Stark/Iron Man until the beloved hero was killed off in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.”Doctor Doom is replacing Kang the Conqueror as the main villain in the film franchise. Kang was played by Majors, who was dumped by the Disney-owned studio late last year after he was found guilty of assault and harassment but received no jail time.Majors, 34, broke his silence on the casting news while chatting with TMZ on Tuesday. He told the reporter he’s “heartbroken” over Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. is returning to Marvel to play the villain Doctor Doom in the next two “Avengers” movies — 2026’s “Avengers: Doomsday” and 2027’s “Avengers: Secret Wars.”Paltrow played Pepper Potts, the love interest of Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark/Iron Man, in several MCU movies.

Ryan Reynolds is uniting screen superpowers with Hugh Jackman in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the Marvel crossover blockbuster that hits theaters on Friday.But for the third film in the franchise’s trilogy, the madcap mutant has another partner in foul-mouthed wisecracking: Blind Al, Deadpool’s deadpanning roommate played by “Roots” legend Leslie Uggams — in all her 81-year-old badassness.Seventy-two years after she made her Apollo Theater debut as 9-year-old “Little Leslie Uggams” in 1952, the Harlem native is having a “movie queen” moment: Hot on the heels of co-starring in the Oscar-winning “American Fiction,” she’s back trading barbs with Reynolds’ Merc with a Mouth. “I love Ryan,” Uggams told The Post about her MCU roomie.

Variety in an interview published Friday and opened up about the reason why the Marvel film performed so poorly with both fans and critics. “Things work; things don’t work,” she said. “Everyone likes to act like they can predict if they’re going to work or they’re not.

James Gunn’s “Superman.”Will, 32, was spotted filming a scene for the movie in Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday morning, according to Cleveland.com.He is playing a news reporter.After wrapping his scene, Will reportedly received a hug from Gunn, 57, and a round of applause from the cast and crew. David Corenswet, 30, is playing Superman in the upcoming DC Studios film, due to hit theaters in July 2025.The cast also includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific and Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl.Christopher, who died in 2004 at the age of 52, first played the role of Clark Kent/Superman in 1978’s “Superman.” He’d go on to star in its three sequels: 1980’s “Superman II,” 1983’s “Superman III” and 1987’s “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.” The actor was paralyzed from the neck down in 1995 after being thrown from a horse during an equestrian competition.He spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair and used a ventilator to help him breathe.Christopher had son Will with his wife, Dana Reeve, who died of lung cancer just two years after his death.He had two other kids, Matthew Reeve, 44, and Alexandra Reeve, 40, with his first partner, Gae Exton.Will is a journalist and ABC News correspondent.

flop movie “Madame Web,” saying the project was “made by committees” and had no artistic value.“You’re telling me you signed up for a Marvel movie, and some f–king universe for cartoon characters … and you didn’t get enough pathos?” Crowe said in a recent interview with GQ UK. “Not quite sure how I can make this better for you.

Superman on the big screen in the early 2000s, but he allegedly lost out on the role when he was outed as gay. “I went in on a cattle call for Superman, and then it turned into a four-month audition experience,” he recalled on the Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast episode released Monday.“I was auditioning again and again and again and flying out to New York and doing chemistry reads and flying out to LA and doing chemistry reads, back to New York, flying back to LA to do a screen test, and it looked like I was the director’s choice for the role.”Bomer, who was let go from the CBS soap opera “Guiding Light” when he was auditioning for J.J.

the Times of London that published May 12. The Australian star continued, “Look, I grew up on a soap opera. And it used to bother me when actors would later talk about the show with guilt or shame.

YouTube show “Hot Ones.” During Thursday’s episode, host Sean Evans, 37, asked Paltrow about remarks that “American Fiction” director Cord Jefferson made during his Oscars acceptance speech.“There are so many people out there who want the opportunity that I was given,” Jefferson said during the 2024 Academy Awards, adding that he understands that Hollywood is a “risk-averse” industry.“But a 200 million-dollar movie is also a risk,” he said, seemingly referring to superhero movies.“I absolutely understand where he’s coming from,” Paltrow said. “… If I look at the industry as a whole, this big push into superhero movies … you can only make so many good ones that feel truly original,” she continued.