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Marvel Studios plans to recast the X-Men and Tony Stark after 'Avengers: Secret Wars' as part of a reset for the MCU, moving away from a reboot approach, and will introduce new actors for these iconic roles while continuing to develop the universe's future stories.
Influential artist Whilce Portacio returns to Iron Man with a series of variant covers for the new run by Spencer Ackerman and Julius Ohta, starting with 'Iron Man' #3. The series features Tony Stark rebuilding his armor after it is corrupted by Roxxon, with Portacio's covers highlighting the destruction and reconstruction of Stark's iconic suits. Portacio's work, known for its dynamic depiction of Iron Man's technology, will be featured on issues #3-5, with colors by Alex Sinclair.
Robert Downey Jr. has expressed a newfound openness to returning to his iconic role as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as revealed in a recent interview with Jodie Foster. This comes amid speculation about the upcoming "Avengers: Secret Wars" film, which could feature multiversal variants of familiar characters.
Marvel Comics has revealed the cover art and story details for the upcoming titles leading to the finale of the X-Men's Krakoa era in April 2024. The event will involve the Avengers and focus on Tony Stark's role in Krakoa's downfall, while also exploring the return of Magneto and the ongoing Sabretooth War. The X-Men will face their final stand, and the Phoenix Force will reveal the remaining mysteries of the Krakoan age.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that there are no plans to bring back Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe following his last appearance in "Avengers: Endgame." Downey Jr. was hesitant to even do reshoots for the film, as the cast had already said their goodbyes. Feige had to advocate for Downey Jr. to win the role of Stark due to his past struggles with substance abuse. Downey Jr.'s wife revealed that he has turned down similar roles in the past, emphasizing that he is his own person separate from the character.
The emotional farewell scene of Tony Stark's funeral in Avengers: Endgame was ruined by Marvel's secrecy and lack of direction. None of the actors knew exactly what they were filming, and half of the scene was shot separately and CGI'd on a single screen. Fans wanted a better send-off for the OG Avenger, but there won't be a second chance to make it right.
The return of Morgan Stark, Tony Stark's daughter, in future Marvel Cinematic Universe films could solve the problem of recognizable heroes fading away in Phase 4. While many fans speculate about the return of Tony Stark, bringing him back would be a mistake. Morgan, on the other hand, could serve as the perfect heir to Tony's legacy and his suit of armor, dealing with the repercussions of his mistakes and bonding with Peter Parker.