Marvel Cinematic Universe

[Ultron]

Charlie Cox will star as Daredevil in the netflix series.

[Darth Lurtz]

Odd choice, but he was great in Boardwalk Empire as Owen Sleater.

[Lord Rahl of Clannad]

I don't know much about Charlie Cox or Daredevil, but I do know that Daredevil's human alter-ego is a lawyer, and I'm pretty sure Charlie Cox played a lawyer in Boardwalk Empire (correct me if I'm wrong on that) so he at least has some previous experience in the kind of role Daredevil is. Whether he will be right for the role as Daredevil himself and not just as Matt Murdock remains to be seen though, but I'm sure we can trust Marvel's casting choices by now.

[Darth Lurtz]

I don't know much about Charlie Cox or Daredevil, but I do know that Daredevil's human alter-ego is a lawyer, and I'm pretty sure Charlie Cox played a lawyer in Boardwalk Empire (correct me if I'm wrong on that) so he at least has some previous experience in the kind of role Daredevil is. Whether he will be right for the role as Daredevil himself and not just as Matt Murdock remains to be seen though, but I'm sure we can trust Marvel's casting choices by now.

He played a member of the IRA before being the bodyguard to the main character. He definitely has the physicality to play the role of Daredevil.

[Ultron]

Looks like Edgar Wright left Marvel because they didn't like his script and changed it two weeks before shooting was supposed to begin without his input. Marvel said Antman will still be coming out in July and they will be announcing a new director in a few days. Seriously people need to stop freaking out about this. People are already predicting the fall of marvel all because of this. Seriously, wtf?

[Mr Man]

Well It's because I don't give a sod about an Ant-Man film, I care about an Edgar Wright film.

[Sam892]

Well I've already made my views about Wright doing Antman clear but, I do think both sides are at fault. Really Wright wanted complete control, but he must have know he would have to link his film to others, and certain events would have been out of his hands. However it's a bit unfair that Marvel changed his script without notice a few weeks before production. It's unfortunate that this has happened, but on with the show I guess.

[Faefrost]

Well I've already made my views about Wright doing Antman clear but, I do think both sides are at fault. Really Wright wanted complete control, but he must have know he would have to link his film to others, and certain events would have been out of his hands. However it's a bit unfair that Marvel changed his script without notice a few weeks before production. It's unfortunate that this has happened, but on with the show I guess.

And you illustrate part of the problem that Hollywood has typically had with comic book movies in general. The Directors want complete creative control. But to be successful the studio cannot give them that. Where Marvel succeeds is they finally started treating their movies exactly like comic books. What I mean by that is rather than giving the director carte Blanche to do whatever they want to bring about their vision, Marvel instead puts in place strong editorial control. Their profit and interests are in the IP. Making sure everything is presented a certain way, and that things can tie well together. Heck this is part of the reason why the two best Marvel films to date came from three directors more traditionally known for long run television and not movies. Joss Wheedon and the Russo's. Fox looks like they may be starting to understand this with the last two X Men movies (although rumors from FF cast doubt on that). Warner Brothers and DC remain clueless which is why they continue to let Goyer and Snyder run amuck. (Actually I am unfair to Snyder. Snyder can be a great comic book movie director when he has strong editorial control, without it not so much.)

And with that nature to these movies you will not always see the expected results from big name directorial talent. Some directors will work well within the confines of playing in someone else's sandbox (personally I think Peter Jackson would be great for a comic movie, just based on his skill sets. He works well at adapting within confines.) whereas their are other directors that no matter how legendary just would not be able to work within the restrictions ( I think we can guess we will never see a Ridley Scott "Doctor Strange" movie, just because it isn't an environment he could work in. Although sadly his brother would have been fantastic for these types of things.)

[BrickG]

Finally got to catching up on Agents of SHIELD. Don't see what was so good about it. 7/10. Season ended stronger than it started but that's not saying much.

[K-Nut]

Josh Brolin to Play Thanos!

Seems like a pretty good choice to me. Haven't seen him in too much, so I'm not sure. Can't be worse than Jonah Hex though, right?

[Starrocks923]

Josh Brolin to Play Thanos!

Seems like a pretty good choice to me. Haven't seen him in too much, so I'm not sure. Can't be worse than Jonah Hex though, right?

Woah, that was fast. I read about the Thanos actor having been chosen a couple weeks ago, and now...yeah, probably another mid-credits scene.

I thought the actor who portrayed Thanos in the Avengers was a longtime collaborate of Whedon, but I don't mind as long as I see Thanos.

[K-Nut]

Woah, that was fast. I read about the Thanos actor having been chosen a couple weeks ago, and now...yeah, probably another mid-credits scene.

Yeah, they said that they had a guy in motion capture for a few shots as Thanos for GotG. I'm guessing Brolin will just do a line or two probably and then have bigger roles in Guardians 2 and/or Avengers 3.

[Ultron]

Very interested to see how he does! But he's in Age of Ultron? Post credits scene I'm guessing?

Edited May 31, 2014 by Ultron

[Starrocks923]

This will be Josh Brolin's fifth appearance in a comic book movie. He previously appeared in Jonah Hex, Men In Black III( He was Agent K in the past), and Oldboy, and has a role in the upcoming role in Sin City: A Dame To Kill For.

[Ultron]

Adam McKay is reported to be replacing Edgar Wright as Antman Director. I guess they're trying to go for funny with this movie which is probably the only way an antman movie should be. Anyway, let's all try and remain optimistic.

Edited May 31, 2014 by Ultron

[rosalind14]

Adam McKay is reported to be replacing Edgar Wright as Antman Director. I guess they're trying to go for funny with this movie which is probably the only way an antman movie should be. Anyway, let's all try and remain optimistic.

That and to try and stop Paul Rudd walking.

[Ultron]

That and to try and stop Paul Rudd walking.

Yeah most likely. Unless he's under contract.

[rosalind14]

Yeah most likely. Unless he's under contract.

Turns out he's now not directing Ant Man!!

[Lord Rahl of Clannad]

Marvel really need to get themselves another director to get this project back on track. However, seeing as it has been confirmed that creative differences led to Edgar Wright leaving the helm, other directors may be concerned about the creative limitations Marvel will place upon them, so they may be more reluctant to come to take over this film. Let's hope this is sorted soon so that Marvel can get Ant-Man up and running again.

[rosalind14]

They should ditch it....there, I said it!

[Mr Man]

I hope they back down and let Edgar Wright back with full control.

[The Legonater]

They should ditch it....there, I said it!

They're not going to ditch a movie halfway through production like this. Ant-Man is the opening movie for Phase 3, not to mention if it's a success it would be proof they can push a concept like Ant-Man and have it work. Guardians of the Galaxy is one thing, but a lot of it's success will probably come from the fact that it's a space opera - it's not as overtly connected to the MCU as say, Captain America.

Ant-Man, however, is an Avenger. If Ant-Man fails, it may mean that future heroes (Black Panther, Ms Marvel, etc) won't get a chance because 'that Ant-Man film didn't work'. It's an important step for the MCU.

[Ultron]

They should ditch it....there, I said it!

We should not be wishing for this as the Legonater said....we don't want a "Green Lantern" if you will. I think this movie could be great. They've already got a script, great actors, potentially great characters, just need someone with the vision to pull it off.

Turns out he's now not directing Ant Man!!

So Adam Mckay won't be doing it? I kinda figured it might not be true.

[rosalind14]

They're not going to ditch a movie halfway through production like this. Ant-Man is the opening movie for Phase 3, not to mention if it's a success it would be proof they can push a concept like Ant-Man and have it work. Guardians of the Galaxy is one thing, but a lot of it's success will probably come from the fact that it's a space opera - it's not as overtly connected to the MCU as say, Captain America.

Ant-Man, however, is an Avenger. If Ant-Man fails, it may mean that future heroes (Black Panther, Ms Marvel, etc) won't get a chance because 'that Ant-Man film didn't work'. It's an important step for the MCU.

Of course they won't ditch it but they should. Cut their losses....what's the Ant-Man film really going to do? It's a platform for the much superior Wasp, that's the only thing it now has going for it. Ditch it and do Ms.Marvel.

[Faefrost]

Marvel really need to get themselves another director to get this project back on track. However, seeing as it has been confirmed that creative differences led to Edgar Wright leaving the helm, other directors may be concerned about the creative limitations Marvel will place upon them, so they may be more reluctant to come to take over this film. Let's hope this is sorted soon so that Marvel can get Ant-Man up and running again.

If you are not willing to play in somebody else's sandbox why on earth would you jump on to direct a Marvel movie. It's like some great novelist wanting to write X-Men or Batman. I don't care how good a writer you are, or how much you love the character. If you are not grasping that you are going under the producers tight editorial control, you have made a bad career decision. Some directors work well in this environment, some do not. This is the exact opposite of the modern prima dona director. It is work for hire. But it can be career making work for hire. It's actually how movies used to be made.

I also fail to understand all of the nerd outrage over Wrights departure. For the most part I like his work. I love Sean of the Dead. (Heck this is what is sitting on my desk under construction as I type this)

I like Hot Fuzz a great deal. Scott Pilgrim and The Worlds End are more or less watchable... But none of his films scream at me that he would be perfect for one of my beloved big budget comic movies. I would like to see what he might come up with, within certain bounds, but I can understand how someone used to making more self created auteur pieces might have a problem with it. Heck Scott Pilgrim suffered a bit from this sort of thing. Part of why the ending is so muddled. So I am not going to shake my angry little nerd fist in the air in outrage over this. Wright took his ball and went home. Marvel has mostly delighted me for 40 years. Largely because of their "Bullpen" approach to comics, which in turn is what facilitated their huge deep and occasionally very silly universe. I am equally delighted that they have started using this same approach to making their movies. If some directors do not fit well with this approach, so be it.