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Russo Bros. Embrace Chaos: Scriptless 'Avengers' Shoots
2 Sep
Summary
- Directors embrace improvisation, shaping scripts during rehearsals.
- Russo Brothers return to Marvel for the first time since Endgame.
- Robert Downey Jr. reportedly returns as Doctor Doom villain.
Directors Joe and Anthony Russo are helming "Avengers: Doomsday," a production that began without a finalized script. The directors are known for their rehearsal-based and improvisation-driven filmmaking style, believing that actors' contributions can lead to unexpected magic during production. This project signifies their return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a major tentpole film, their first since the monumental "Avengers: Endgame."
The Russo Brothers' involvement came about after "The Kang Dynasty" faced significant changes, including the departure of Jonathan Majors. In this new iteration of the fifth "Avengers" film, Robert Downey Jr. is reportedly set to make a comeback to the MCU, stepping into the role of the villainous Doctor Doom.
This approach mirrors Marvel's historical tendency to commence filming without complete screenplays, a practice that has drawn criticism from some industry figures like James Gunn. Gunn, now leading DC Studios, has advocated for finalized scripts before production begins, citing it as crucial for the industry's health.
