TheRusso Brothersmade headlines earlier this year when they revealed that their upcomingAvengers: Infinity Warfeatured a whopping 67 characters. They have also stated that this highly-anticipated movie will unite the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, but fans have wondered if that will include the TV characters such asDaredevil,Jessica Jones,Luke CageandIron Fist, along with ABC’sAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. With production about to begin in a few months, the Russos recently revealed they aren’t ruling out any Marvel characters quite yet.
Back in May, the filmmakers teased in an interview that they’re more focused on the characters on the movie side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but they are “certainly considering” using theMarvel TVcharacters. In a new interview withThe Toronto Sun, the filmmakers reiterated that they’re still considering using the Marvel TV characters, but they won’t confirm any details quite yet. Here’s whatAnthony Russohad to say below, explaining that even characters with smaller roles will have a big impact.
“We do consider everyone. We don’t want to get too specific about what’s going to happen with these movies. We want these movies to be a surprise for audiences. What we did in Civil War is exactly what we want to do in theAvengers- no matter how much screen time a character has, you may still have a lot of ambition for what you do with that character while you have them.”
Joe Russojoked that they have narrowed the list of roles down to 66 characters, from the much-publicized 67 characters they claimed earlier this year. The brothers said back at a May event, at the Smithsonian Institute, thatCaptain Marvelwould be part of the story. At the time,Brie Larsonhadn’t been officially cast as Carol Danvers, but now that she has been confirmed,Joe Russohad nothing but praise for the casting, having worked with her before on three episodes of their NBC sitcomCommunity. Here’s whatJoe Russohad to say, hining at her inclusion inInfinity Waronce again.
“It’s an incredible piece of casting. You couldn’t ask for better. Not only is she an amazingly talented actor but she’s a wonderful human being. We’re really looking forward to the opportunity of re-teaming with her… if we were to get the chance to work with that character.”
The Russo Brothers will be working from a script byChristopher MarkusandStephen McFeely, who wrote all threeCaptain Americamovies. Back in May, the writers revealed theInfinity Warscript is “impossible to finish” at that point, since the story is continually evolving.Anthony Russoshared that the brothers' favorite “storytelling adage” will come into play inAvengers: Infinity War.
“There’s a storytelling adage that Joe and I love, which is write yourself into a corner. If you put yourself in a very difficult place as a storyteller… that becomes where a lot of the excitement and surprise and spontaneity comes from.”
Production is scheduled to begin in November, with the Russo Brothers recently sending out a photo from the rehearsal set, featuringJosh Brolinin a full motion capture suit to portray Thanos. The brothers were also recently spotted in Atlanta withRobert Downey Jr.,Jon Favreau,Tom HollandandKevin Feige. Hopefully the filmmakers will be able to share more rehearsal photos as we get closer toAvengers: Infinity Warstarting production.
