After working withStranger Things’Millie Bobby Brown, the Russo brothers share whether or notAvengers: Doomsdaycould finally mark herMarvel Cinematic Universedebut. Phase 6 is just around the corner, and the final chapter ofThe Multiverse Sagawill bring not one but twoAvengersmovies to help finish this storyline. AsAvengers: Doomsdaywill be kicking off production this year, many are wondering what old and new faces may be showing up in the Phase 6 installment.
In an interview withEntertainment Tonight, Joe and Anthony Russo were asked if there is any chance that Millie Bobby Brown, who is one of the stars in their new film,The Electric State, could potentially be eyed for a role inAvengers: Doomsday, which is their next project. While Brown has been rumored for various Marvel roles, Joe Russo chimed in with the following about whether or notAvengers: Doomsdaymay feature her:
Joe Russo: “Millie’s on the list for every project. you’re able to’t honestly, you just can’t ask for a bigger star right now… She’s just so lovely, Yeah, we’ll put her in anything.”
What The Russo Brothers' Millie Bobby Brown MCU Comments Mean For Avengers: Doomsday
With the Russo brothers helming bothAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars, they have the opportunity to set up the next era of the MCU for Phase 7 and beyond. SinceAvengers: Secret Warsis heavily rumored to be setting up a soft reboot for the MCU, introducing a major star like Millie Bobby Brown for a prominent role inAvengers: Doomsdaycould be perfect timing for the franchise. As Brown is finishing her time withStranger Thingson Netflix, Marvel Studios has the potential to recruit one of the most popular young stars of all time.
Asthe MCU timelinewill seemingly be heavily focused on the X-Men afterAvengers: Secret Wars,Marvel Studios could perhaps tap Brown as one of the iconic mutants throughAvengers: Doomsdaywhile giving her a bigger role in the sequel that can then help set up Phase 7’s prospective mutant focus. Whether or not Brown is actually on Marvel Studios' radar remains to be seen, as the Russo brothers didn’t flat-out say that she will bein Avengers: Doomsday. But given the amount of secrecy surrounding theirAvengersfilms, anything is possible.
Our Take On The Russo Brothers' Millie Bobby Brown MCU Comments
It’s clear that the Russo brothers would be thrilled to have Millie Bobby Brown as part oftheAvengers: Doomsdaycast, but time will tell if it will actually happen. However, as Brown has yet to join either DC or Marvel,either franchise would be lucky to have the talented actress for a comic book role. Hopefully, whether it’s inAvengers: Doomsdayor later down the line, the MCU will find a place for the casting.
Avengers: Doomsday
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Avengers: Doomsday is the fifth Avengers film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will bring together heroes, new and old, to face off against Victor von Doom - played by the returning Robert Downey Jr.. Avengers 5 will also mark the beginning of phase 6 of the MCU.
