Ryan Reynolds Effectively Killed a Possible Major MCU Clash and the Fans Might Never Forgive Him for That

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As a seasoned gamer who has witnessed the rise and fall of countless heroes in various universes, I must say the demise of any potential showdown between Chris Evans’ Captain America and Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man leaves me with a heavy heart. The anticipation for such a clash had been brewing ever since the events of Civil War, and it seemed that the multiversal nature of the upcoming movies would finally make it possible.

For numerous fans, the highly anticipated film featuring Deadpool (played by Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine (portrayed by Hugh Jackman), was undoubtedly the standout movie of the year. The eagerness to witness these legendary characters collaborate had been building for quite some time, and the movie delivered on this promise, leaving cinema-goers captivated by its engrossing narrative.

Throughout the film’s screening, we’ve delved into and examined a multitude of Easter Eggs and cameos, some carrying substantial meaning. One of the most significant appearances in the movie was that of Chris Evans, who reappeared within the Marvel Cinematic Universe – though not as you may have anticipated – in one of the film’s most memorable scenes.

Moreover, Evans’ comeback was indeed fantastic, but it does come with its own implications. One such implication is that we will no longer witness the highly anticipated showdown between Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. in the MCU, a spectacle that fans have been eagerly waiting for since the movie “Civil War”. To learn why this won’t happen anymore, continue reading!

It’s likely you’re aware that Chris Evans didn’t reprise his role as Captain America in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” as many fans anticipated. Instead, he played Johnny Storm from the initial “Fantastic Four” series. This unexpected appearance had a significant effect, but unfortunately, his character met a tragic end at the hands of Cassandra Nova in the film. As you might recall, Emma Corrin voiced this:

I was utterly distressed during the screening the other day. It wasn’t as I had anticipated when we watched it following the New York premiere, filled with fans at Lincoln Center who were ecstatic to see him on screen. However, within just three minutes, I ended up killing him. I felt really awful and found myself hiding in my seat. Yes, it was quite bizarre. It wasn’t something I would have imagined myself doing if you had asked me a few years ago.

Source: GQ

As a dedicated gamer, let me tell you this revelation hits hard. It’s official, both Steve Rogers (Captain America) and Johnny Storm have met their ends in the MCU – Steve succumbed to old age, and poor Johnny is no more. This single fact has a significant implication: we might never witness another epic showdown between Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr., a possibility that was on the table before the upcoming movies due to the multiversal nature of things like Deadpool & Wolverine.

With Robert Downey Jr. reprising his role as Doctor Doom within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there was potential for him to confront Chris Evans once more. However, this possibility ended tragically with Storm’s demise in “Deadpool & Wolverine”. Additionally, it was possible that Downey might have shared a movie with Evans, potentially offering another chance (though one that seemed quite remote given the film’s narrative), but events unfolded differently as follows:

In the scene featuring Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan, did you intend for Robert Downey Jr. to be present as well, or were you already aware while writing the scene that he would portray Doctor Doom?

Originally, we planned for him to make a brief appearance. The initial script featured the characters Happy and Downey in this part.

In an attempt to include Robert Downey Jr., Rhett Reese mentioned that Ryan Reynolds had penned a scene with both of them. However, Reynolds also desired Jon Favreau since they make a fantastic duo, and they all appeared in the same scene together.

Off-camera, we were unaware of the Doctor Doom situation, and it seemed unlikely that he could take on two roles. Then we thought, “Surely Downey wouldn’t refuse Ryan Reynolds, would he? Nobody turns down Ryan Reynolds.” So, Ryan put the pressure on him. We wrote some scenes, and Downey read them, but what we didn’t realize was that Doctor Doom plot was in play behind the scenes.

Source: IndieWire

Ryan Reynolds and Marvel have successfully prevented a possible showdown between Downey and Evans, leaving it uncertain if fans will ultimately pardon this decision.

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2024-09-08 16:14