Avengers: Age of Ultron
As the theater director of the first twoAvengersfilms , Joss Whedon is one of the most large figures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe . However , as he put the finishing touch modality on last summer’sAvengers : Age of Ultron , the filmmaker ’s future with the franchise appear uncertain . Whedon spent much time discussingthe mental and physical tollworking on theAvengerssequel had on him , and it seemed likehe was quick to move onfrom the massive Marvel movie machine .
Even though he wo n’t be involved with the two - partAvengers : Infinity Warevent , there was still some hope that he could be a part of the coming Phase 3 in some capacity . But Whedon has put the kibosh on that , reaffirming that he ’s no longer working with Marvel Studios as they put together together their larger existence .
The director was verbalise with theOxford Union(hat tipCosmic Book News ) , where he was asked about any potential role in the MCU move forward . He explained why he considers himself done with the dealership :
No . You roll in the hay I was their sort of Consigliere for a while … We do not discuss our affair … [ audience laughter ] But , I sort of had my finger’s breadth in all of the film in the 2d stage , but then I just had to focus only on Ultron , and sort of eff when it was done I was just going to hold on . So I made a completely clean shift - not because we had a falling out - just because I was like , " I ca n’t … " If I was still there going , " Well , here are my thoughts on this film , " I ’d be there every Clarence Day . I would n’t do anything else because there are a lot of celluloid , and it is a lot of playfulness . It ’s very seductive . When you’re able to put your little fairy junk on things and just improve them slighty , and they actually hear to you … I was a handwriting Dr. for a long clock time , and the part where they listen to you was very rarified ; so it was very of import for my own ego to go " we can still be friends , " but …
As Whedon point , his rent from Marvel was amicable , but his life history goal did n’t mesh with Marvel ’s headmaster plan . He ’s talk in the yesteryear about wanting tocreate his own universe(something he has n’t done in years ) and head a movie with a single admirer ( a novel change - of - pace trace the mass ensemble ofThe Avengers ) . Nowadays , even the so - call " solo " MCU films are featuring team - ups and multiple superheroes ( Captain America : Civil War , Thor : Ragnarok ) , so there probably are n’t many opportunities for Whedon to make the kind of film he desire to do within the confines of Marvel . It ’s best that he pace away now instead of hanging on too long .
Still , it is unsatisfying that the fan - favourite writer / director will not continue to be a part of the series . With his twoAvengersmovies , he demonstrated a clear discernment of the character dynamics and pulled off the tricky balancing act to give just about everyone their due . Often times , the dialogue - driven scenes were just as exciting and interesting as any activeness limit spell due to the fundamental interaction and witty give-and-take Whedon scripted . His exit create a void that Marvel has to fill , and it wo n’t be well-situated to replace a unique voice like Whedon .
Fortunately , the MCU seems to be in strong hands moving forward . Joe and Anthony Russo , directors ofCaptain America : The Winter Soldier , has been established as the architects for Phase 3 . The duo will call the shots onCivil WarandInfinity War , an exciting proposition view the critical acclaimWinter Soldierreceived in 2014 . interpose fresh blood into theAvengersseries could prove to be beneficial , and the Russos have shown an power to craft compelling drama to mate the music genre kick . By all accounts , this will be a win - profits for everyone regard .
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Captain America : Civil Warhits theaters on May 6 , 2016 , followed byDoctor Strange – November 4 , 2016;Guardians of the Galaxy 2 – May 5 , 2017;Spider - Man – July 28 , 2017;Thor : Ragnarok – November 3 , 2017;Black Panther – February 16 , 2018;The Avengers : Infinity War Part 1 – May 4 , 2018;Ant - Man and the Wasp – July 6 , 2018;Captain Marvel – March 8 , 2019;The Avengers : Infinity War Part 2 – May 3 , 2019;Inhumans – July 12 , 2019 ; and as - yet untitled Marvel movies on May 1 , July 10 and November 6 , 2020 .
origin : Oxford Union [ viaCosmic Book News ]
