Marvel fans are in a state of excitement as actor Robert Downey Jr. is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). There are talks of several new projects that will bring back our favourite characters. We take a look at some of the actors who are experiencing a homecoming at the studio. Read this also: The Doctor Doom era is loading: Revisiting Robert Downey Jr.’s best grey roles ahead of his Marvel return
Robert Downey Jr.
Actor Robert Downey Jr is all set to return to the world of Marvel superheroes after five years. But not as Iron Man, who started the blockbuster franchise. The actor will make his comeback as Dr. Victor Von Doom, a villain in the comic books that spawned the popular film series. He will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to release in May 2026, and will appear in another installment titled Secret Wars a year later. The news was shared at the Comic Con event in San Diego.
Hugh Jackman
Actor Hugh Jackman had an emotional farewell in the James Mangold-directed Logan in 2017. He had repeatedly said that he would never return as one of the X-Men again. However, the actor reprised his role in Deadpool and Wolverine. “Deadpool and Wolverine coming back together. I swear to you, when I said I was done, I really thought I was done. But in my mind, ever since I saw Deadpool 1, I was like, ‘Those two characters together.’ I knew, I knew ever since I put the claws on, fans have wanted it, people talk about these two. So, it was always there, but I just knew,” Hugh told Fandango.
Chris Evans
Actor Chris Evans might return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to reports, the actor has signed on for Avengers: Secret Wars. For those who don’t know, Avengers: Endgame ended with Steve Rogers aka Captain America walking off into the sunset as an old man. However, reports suggest that he might return for a small cameo, not as Captain America, but as an old Steve Rogers.
Wesley Snipes
Wesley Snipes reprises his role as Blade in Deadpool and Wolverine. He first played the vampire hunter in 1998, and he returned to the role for Blade II (2002) and Blade: Trinity (2004). He agreed to reprise his role in the Deadpool and Wolverine films after Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds called him.
“I didn’t think Marvel was interested in it, Disney was interested in it – also because they cast Mahershala for the next one coming out. I thought it didn’t make any sense to me, but [when] Wesley told Entertainment Weekly, “You suddenly get a call from Ryan Reynolds 20 years later, you’re like, ‘OK, I’ve got to take this call. Let’s see what it’s about.’ He told me the idea… He said ‘yes’ and ‘it’s possible.’ ‘If you’re in it, we’re in it.’ Here we are.”
Scarlett Johansson
Actress Scarlett Johansson, famous for her Black Widow avatar in the Avengers world, is involved in a top-secret Marvel project. It was unknown whether it would be a live-action movie, or a TV series, or even an animated project. Not much information has been revealed about this project. Some time ago, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed this in an interview with ET, saying, “We are working on a project with Scarlett.” Scarlett also commented on this top-secret project in an interview with ET. comic book Back in 2023. “It’s still happening,” she said. There’s also the possibility of a Black Widow standalone series.
