Due to medical reasons, it’s been a month since I last blogged. Let’s change that!
MCU News
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HNEntertainment reported that Marvel is considering a Power Pack animated series for Disney+
Elizabeth Olsen told MTV News that the script for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is being written right now. Is it May 2021 yet?!
According to Charles Murphy from Murphy’s Law podcast, General Ross (from The Hulk) will appear in Black Widow.
During an interview with Good Morning America, Kevin Feige has said that Kit Harrington’s Black Knight role may expand in the future.
@THETonyMorrison reported that Kevin Feige confirmed that Marvel’s first LGBTQ hero will be me married with a family.
MCUCosmic reported that the production title for Moon Knight.
Variety has reported that Marvel wants Hailee Steinfeld to play Kate Bishop in the Hawkeye Disney+ Show. It is unknown at this time if Hailee will have time for Hawkeye due to possible scheduling conflicts with her Apple TV show Dickinsian.
Ikaris actor, Richard Madden told GQ in a video interview that there are still Eternals roles to be cast. He wasn’t forthcoming to any information concerning those roles.
An exciting piece of news by way of MCU Direct is that RDJ is set to return as Tony Stark in Black Widow.
MCUCosmic reported that we will find out if Loki is really dead in his upcoming Disney+ series.
DiscussingFilm reported that Marvel is looking to cast a 16-24 year old Pakistani-American woman as Ms. Marvel. And according to MCUCosmic the show is scheduled to start filming in April of next year.
Another bit of news from MCU Direct says that after the new Sony/Marvel deal, Tom Holland will be able to appear in Sony’s Spider-Man universe. An upcoming Venom sequel perhaps? Fingers crossed!
Marvel has announced that Hulu’s Runaways will end after season 3. The last season will premiere on December 13.
Deadline, along with other trade sites, broke the news that Jeph Loeb is leaving Marvel TV at the end of 2019. Kevin Feige will be taking his place. Feige will also have control over Marvel Comics making him the head over all things Marvel.
The Deadpool writers told Entertainment Weekly that Marvel will allow them to keep the R-rated Deadpool universe and that he will be included in the MCU. The writers also say that when Kevin Feige says it’s time for Deadpool 3 is when it will happen.
MCUCosmic reported that Thor’s weight will be determined for Thor 4.
The internet was abuzz when Kevin Feige announced an Infinity Saga box set to be released in 2020.
Murphy’s Law podcast reported that Ant-Man 3 is happening and it will begin filming in 2021. And according to The Hollywood Reporter, Peyton Reed will be returning to direct.
News by way of DiscussingFilm says that Sony has 5-6 Spider-Man shows in development.
By way of Jeremy Conrad, Spider-Man 3 will be produced by Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios. It will hit theaters on July 16, 2021.
The Loki series will tie into Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
R-rated Marvel movies like Deadpool will be put on Hulu.
The Punisher star Ben Barnes has spoken to Marvel about a hero role.
The Endgame soundtrack has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media.
Set photos from Falcon and Winter Soldier tease the public introduction of US Agent 13. – MCU Exchange And photos are causing speculation that Songbird will be introduced in the series as well. – MCUCosmic
Mark Ruffalo will be meeting with Kevin Feige about a potential cameo in the She-Hulk series. – MCUCosmic
Jeremy Conrad reported that Marvel will release 4 movies in 2022 and 2023.
Variety reported that Sophia Di Martino will star alongside Tom Hiddleston in Loki in a currently unknown role.
Rumors
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GeeksWorldwide has reported that Marvel is developing an America Chavez series for Disney+. America is a Young Avenger and a part of the team known as The Ultimates.
Full Circle Cinema reported the rumor that Marvel is looking to cast People of Color in the roles of Charles Xavier and Magneto in the MCU version of X-Men.
There’s a rumor from Full Circle Cinema from Daniel Richtman that Young Avengers will be a series on Disney+.
A rumor by way of MCU Direct says that Marvel is planning a Silver Surfer movie.
Yet another rumor by way of MCU Direct says that Marvel is looking for a “Zac Efron type” actor “preferably of Israeli descent” to play Moon Knight.
Comic book.com reported the rumor that the She-Hulk TV show might bring back Liv Tyler who played Betty Ross in the MCU movie The Incredible Hulk.
MCUCosmic reported that WandaVision will be half sitcom, half action movie. As a sitcom lover myself, I couldn’t be more excited! Wanda and Vision’s kids will be included in the series. Murphysmultiverse reported that parts of the show will be filmed before a live studio audience.
Ms. Marvel is rumored to start filming in April 2020.
The White Vision is rumored to appear in WandaVision.- MCUCosmic.
Stained Glass Scarlet is rumored to be the villain of the Moon Knight series. – MCUCosmic
The Black Widow trailer is rumored to be online the last month of November or the first week of December. And be shown in theaters on December 20 before showings of Rise of Skywalker. – MCUCosmic December 3 according to MCU Direct.
Inhumans may be rebooted for the MCU. – MCUCosmic
Lady Loki may appear in the Loki series. – MCUCosmic
A rumor by way of MCU Direct suggests that Loki could be getting more than one season.
Screenrant is speculating that Verity Willis could be introduced in the Loki series. Verity is my favorite comic book character so I hope this turns out to be true!
Films Currently in Production, Development and Casting
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Venom 2
The Eternals
Falcon and Winter Soldier
WandaVision
Shang – Chi
She-Hulk is being cast – @DanielRPK
Marvel is looking for an actress in her 30s-40s to play Jen Walters/She-Hulk. – MCU Direct
Black Widow has wrapped production.
Thunderbolts is in early development. – MCUCosmic
An Ironheart Disney + series is in early development. – MCUCosmic.
Shows Cancelled
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Runaways will end after season 3.
Cloak and Dagger has been cancelled after 2 seasons.
Ghost Rider and Helstrom are not moving forward at Hulu.
Upcoming MCU Movie Dates
May 2024 – Unknown – Charles Murphy
Spider-Man into the Spiderverse – April 8, 2022.
October 7, 2022 – Unknown
February 17, 2023 – Unknown
May 5, 2023 – Unknown
July 28, 2023 – Unknown
November 3, 2023 – Unknown
– @ERCboxoffice
Disney + dates:
Thor: Ragnarok: December 5, 2019
Black Panther: March 4, 2020.
Infinity War: June 25, 2020
Ant-Man and the Wasp: July 29, 2020.
Non Marvel Related Projects
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The Hollywood Reporter reported that Jon Favreau will have a major role to play in the Star Wars franchise. Behind the scenes, not on camera.
Scarlett Johansson will host SNL on December 14.
The last trailer for Spies in Disguise has been released. It stars Tom Holland and Will Smith. It will be released on Christmas Day.
Well, with that, I’m caught up on 2+ months of news. Sorry ,it’s been so long. I’ve been away for medical reasons, but am back so it’s time to return to a regular blog schedule.
Thanks for reading!
Over and Out,
Captain Stark