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![]() With the Disney-Fox merger complete, it was only a matter of time before we finally get to see the Marvel Cinematic Universe version of the Fantastic Four – though those hoping that a new version of the team would fittingly debut as part of the franchise's Phase 4 plans were left disappointed by the slate news that was dropped at San Diego Comic-Con 2019. It's also been announced by Ryan Reynolds that the film will feature the return of Hugh Jackman as Logan a.k.a. Shawn Levy is set to direct the blockbuster sequel, and it has been announced that the film will be released on Novemrelease date. There are a lot of lingering questions about how exactly Deadpool 3 will fit into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including ones about the R-rating and whether or not it will maintain established canon, but answers are on the way. The higher-ups at Marvel and Disney have acknowledged the incredible popularity of the Merc With The Mouth, and have assured fans not only that Reynolds will be brought back, but that Deadpool 3 is a project in active development. If that does happen, however, Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool will be an exception. ![]() ![]() While nothing has been confirmed, there is a lot of expectation that the Marvel Cinematic Universe will eventually recast the vast majority of mutant characters who have appeared in the existing X-Men movies. He was replaced by Yann Demange in November 2022, and screenwriter Michael Starrbury has been hired to rewrite the script. Basam Tariq was hired to direct the film in July 2021, but he parted ways with the production shortly before the start of filming. Hardcore MCU fans will remember that Ali notably played Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes in the first season of the Netflix series Luke Cage, but we'll all just have to put that in the back of our minds while watching him hunting vampires. Two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali is playing Blade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having just made his first appearance in the franchise during the end credits of Eternals (where we only hear him we don't actually see him). At that time, the studio didn't officially say when the movie was going to be released, but three years later at the same event it was revealed that the film will be the fourth MCU feature to hit theaters in 2023. Marvel Studios has held the rights to Blade for a number of years now, but it was only during San Diego Comic-Con 2019 that they announced that they are finally doing something with it. Julia Louis-Dreyfus will be back as Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine and Harrison Ford will reprise the role of Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross after Captain America: New World Order. Agent (Wyatt Russell), Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian (David Harbour), and Ava Starr/Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen). The roster for Thunderbolts was confirmed at D23 Expo 2022, and it will include Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), John Walker/U.S. It was reported in June 2022 that the project is in the works, and the production has already made two key hires: Eric Pearson, screenwriter behind Black Widow and Thor: Ragnarok is penning the script, and Robot & Frank's Jake Schreier is in the director's chair. Marvel Cinematic Universe movies have spent more than a decade focusing on heroes as protagonists, but the franchise will be mixing things up in that department in the near future with the development of a Thunderbolts movie. ![]() The film is putting together an excellent ensemble, with Mackie being joined in the blockbuster by Danny Ramirez, Carl Lumbly, Tim Blake Nelson, Shira Haas, and Harrison Ford (who is playing now-President Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross following the passing of William Hurt). Unfortunately, we have no idea what the movie will actually be about (plot-wise or theme-wise), but we do know that it will be directed by Julius Onah and hit theaters in May 2024. Malcolm Spellman, who was the Head Writer on The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, is penning the script for Captain America: New World Order, and Anthony Mackie finalized his deal to star in August 2021. Wearing a whole new Vibranium costume that still allows him to fly, his next adventure will see him soaring into theaters in Captain America: New World Order. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) first bequeathed his star-spangled shield to Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) at the end of Avengers: Endgame, but it was only through the course of events that play out in the Disney+ series The Falcon And The Winter Soldier that Sam has finally come to terms with taking on the mantle. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has a new Captain America, and soon he will be at the center of his very own movie. ![]()
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