As a devoted cinema enthusiast, I can’t help but feel concerned about the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday” movie. Despite not having hit theaters yet, there are signs that its production might be facing some challenges. The latest whispers from the set in the UK suggest turbulence behind the scenes. In the recent episode of “The Hot Mic Podcast”, hosts John Rocha and Jeff Sneider delve into the potential reasons for the strife on the Doomsday set, as well as rumors about the film needing three weeks of reshoots due to alterations in the shooting plan. It seems that these issues could stem from a specific actor who’s been a staple in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
According to Sneider, speaking with Rocha, the disorganization on this particular set is comparable to that found in the ‘Fast and Furious’ films. He explained there’s an abundance of testosterone and ego among those involved, with many thinking they know the best approach. Ultimately, however, it’s only Robert Downey Jr.’s opinion that truly matters.
It’s been reported that Sneider stated the reshoots for “Doomsday” were likely due to filming Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, with rumors suggesting that Downey himself was not actually on camera during filming. Instead, a stand-in actor was used for his face and another for his body in the famous Doom suit, while Downey stayed off-camera and delivered his lines.
In the midst of production, after around three weeks, I overheard Downey expressing his concerns: “This approach isn’t yielding the desired results; I wish to re-film every scene with me donning the suit,” he stated, and this is information I’ve gathered.
At first glance, it seems plausible that Downey’s influence at Marvel is significant given his pivotal role in the MCU. His debut as Iron Man in the 2008 film was groundbreaking, setting the stage for the cinematic universe and anchoring it for a decade. It wouldn’t be surprising if he held substantial power due to this. However, considering Downey reportedly earned an eight-figure sum to play Doctor Doom, one might wonder why so much money is being paid to talented actors without their full potential being utilized in the productions. This led Sneider to question, “Why are we spending vast amounts on talent and not utilizing that talent effectively?
A “Sinking Ship” May Be to Blame for Doomsday’s Dysfunction
Sneider proceeded to explain his thoughts regarding the origins of the Doomsday group’s dysfunction. In essence, he believes it revolves around egos – a dynamic that becomes evident. This situation seems reminiscent of too many individuals involved in decision-making, and those who sense trouble brewing, trying to secure their share of the loot before the ship meets its demise.
It appears that Sneider is discussing the underwhelming box office results of Marvel’s recent films, specifically “Thunderbolts” and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”. Earlier Marvel movies typically became massive successes, but “Thunderbolts” earned only $382 million, and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” experienced a significant decline in ticket sales following its second weekend, failing to surpass the $500-million mark at the global box office so far.
Sneider remarked that what he finds troubling is the apparent disorder within this specific group. Unlike other sets on major productions, such disarray isn’t typically observed. However, it seems clear that each individual has grown accustomed to their own methods and preferences, and they’re less willing to compromise as they once did.
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