Hailee Steinfeld’s Shocking Nod: Is She Joining Avengers: Doomsday?

by

Hailee Steinfeld seems to have accidentally let slip her participation in the movie “Avengers: Doomsday” during a busy fan signing event recently. The actress, known for playing the sharp-shooting Kate Bishop in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, nodded affirmatively when directly asked about being in the upcoming superhero blockbuster. This nod might have been an unintentional leak of casting details, as witnesses mentioned that Steinfeld appeared to realize her mistake shortly after and changed her expression dramatically. Marvel Studios is known for closely guarding their casting announcements, especially for significant Avengers projects like “Doomsday,” which serve as climactic events for their cinematic phases. If true, Steinfeld would join a cast of well-known actors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the original X-Men films from Fox.

In a busy convention setting where many fans were clamoring for her attention, it’s possible that a misunderstanding took place between the fans and actress Hailee Steinfeld regarding her potential role in Avengers: Doomsday. During the chaos, it appears Steinfeld was simply being polite without actually hearing the specific Avengers questions from the crowd. Despite this incident, Steinfeld was not included in the cast announcement for Avengers: Doomsday, a decision that seems intentional considering her rising fame after the successful Hawkeye series on MCU.

After Robert Downey Jr.’s comment on the initial reveal of the Doomsday cast, Marvel Studios’ official social media accounts hinted at potential further cast announcements for Avengers: Doomsday, by saying, “There’s always space for more talent.

Will the Young Avengers Assemble in Doomsday?

Read moreHunt: Showdown Permanently Gets Cheaper, but With a Catch

Including Kate Bishop in Avengers: Doomsday signifies the completion of Marvel’s strategic rollout of Young Avengers characters, which they’ve been gradually introducing across various projects. For instance, Billy and Tommy Maximoff were introduced in WandaVision early last year. Since then, Marvel Studios has carefully set up almost every significant character from the comic book team, without explicitly revealing their ultimate fate as a group. This method is quite distinct from how the original Avengers were presented, with more emphasis on integrating characters into existing storylines instead of separate origin stories. This tactic enables Marvel to gauge viewer response to each character before embarking on a team-oriented project and keeps comic book fans excited due to the recognizable pattern in character introductions.

In “Avengers: Doomsday,” an ideal moment arises for the official assembly of the Young Avengers. This film sets up the powerful superheroes from different realms against Doctor Doom’s growing menace, providing a compelling reason for Steinfeld’s Hawkeye to recruit budding heroes and take part in the fight. This recruitment process has already started in the post-credit scenes of “The Marvels,” where Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani) meets Kate Bishop, aiming to establish their own team of superheroes together.

It’s possible that when the fan at the convention inquired about Steinfeld being in an Avengers movie, she may have actually hinted at her involvement in “Avengers: Secret Wars,” rather than “Avengers: Doomsday.” If this is true, it could imply that the Young Avengers will emerge during the second part of Marvel Studios’ upcoming crossover event. This would be a replacement for the heroes who were defeated by Doom in the initial phase.

Read moreDeadpool & Wolverine Director Reveals What Part of Making Sequel Was Most Fun

The filming for “Avengers: Doomsday” has commenced and it’s set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026. Next up in the line is “Avengers: Secret Wars,” which will be released on May 7, 2027.

Read More

2025-04-04 11:10