Recent departures might lead to intriguing advancements regarding Amazon’s MGM Studios, potentially featuring the Russo brothers and perhaps Kevin Feige as well.
Jennifer Salke fired
On Thursday, news broke out that Jennifer Salke had left Amazon. Subsequent reports indicated that she was terminated from her position. Rumors emerged suggesting that Salke’s departure may be connected to the James Bond series, The Rings of Power, and possibly Christopher Nolan’s projects.
Citadel to blame?
Recently, speculations are rising that the high cost of “Citadel” could potentially be attributed to its issues. This series was developed by the Russo brothers, with Joe directing an episode as well. The first season, consisting of six episodes, carried a staggering $300 million budget, approximately $50 million per episode, making it one of the priciest TV shows ever. However, the viewership doesn’t seem to be commensurate with the cost. Furthermore, “Citadel” hasn’t been favorably reviewed by critics, earning a 51% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 62% audience score.
Citadel faces uncertain future
Following the departure of Salke from Amazon Studios, the fate of Citadel remains unclear, as reported by Deadline. Although Season 2 is under development, the international spinoffs are yet to receive renewal verdicts. The article also indicates that plans for further spinoffs, including a Mexican-based one, have been temporarily shelved, with efforts now concentrated on finalizing Citadel’s second season. Deadline also implies that Citadel Season 3 may encounter significant challenges during the renewal process, given Salke’s absence as head of the studio.
What does this have to do with Kevin Feige?
Feige concerned
Essentially, there’s a story circulating that echoes the previous speculation about Kevin Feige having second thoughts over the Russo Brothers handling Marvel’s upcoming projects, specifically Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.
The Electric State flops
In a comparable scenario, it appears that the Russo brothers’ latest Netflix film, “The Electric State“, despite boasting a substantial budget of $275 million, has underperformed. The movie garnered significantly fewer views than the Russo brothers’ past projects they were involved in, such as the “Extraction” series and “The Gray Man“.
The Electric State has been receiving generally negative reviews, as indicated by its 16% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, fans seem to have a somewhat more positive outlook, with a score of 70%.
Feige Steps In?
Based on recent whispers, it appears that after the disappointing performance of “The Electric State”, Kevin Feige is becoming increasingly apprehensive about the Russo brothers directing both “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Secret Wars” – two projects with massive budgets. To ensure these films live up to their potential, Feige has chosen to take a more active role in supervising the entire production process, including the script, for optimal results.
It’s noteworthy that Jeff Sneider added his thoughts, suggesting that the script for this project is still being completed, giving the impression that they might wrap it up as they go along, a method often associated with Marvel Studios.
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2025-03-30 01:01