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McKellen's Fury: Mar-a-Lago Inspires Magneto's Rage
30 Jul
Summary
- Anthony Mackie was revealed as Captain America to Ian McKellen on set.
- McKellen channeled rage by imagining destroying Mar-a-Lago for Magneto's role.
- Avengers Doomsday features a massive team-up of Marvel and X-Men stars.
On the set of "Avengers: Doomsday," Anthony Mackie revealed to veteran actor Ian McKellen that he would be portraying Captain America. McKellen responded with heartfelt encouragement, telling Mackie he deserved the role.
McKellen, who reprised his role as Magneto, recounted an instance where directors asked him to appear more furious. To tap into that emotion, McKellen channeled his anger by imagining the destruction of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
"Avengers: Doomsday," scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, is set to be a major ensemble film. It will feature a significant team-up of heroes from the MCU and characters from the X-Men universe, including Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
