Avengers Doomsday Star Says Goodbye To Marvel X-Men Role After 22 Years

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One of the stars who played an X-Men character in “Avengers: Doomsday” has parted ways with his beloved Marvel Cinematic Universe role, marking the end of a 22-year journey with the character. The upcoming movie is anticipated to be the MCU’s most monumental production ever, thanks in large part to the presence of veteran Marvel actors reprising their roles as X-Men from earlier Fox movies. Despite believing they had bid farewell to these characters long ago, it seems that some are now ready for a heartfelt goodbye to this franchise.

Actor Alan Cumming has concluded shooting his scenes for the film “Avengers: Doomsday”. Nightcrawler, played by Cumming, was an unexpected addition to the “Doomsday” cast and will mark his second time playing the character, following his initial portrayal in 2003’s “X2”. With fans eagerly anticipating his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it seems that Cumming is already reminiscing about his time with the franchise.

Regarding his preparation for reprising the role after a 22-year break with Marvel, Cumming clarified that he had actually completed the necessary work while filming.

“Well, I’ve already done it. I finished it.”

In a candid discussion, Cumming has shared insights about his filming journey on the movie “Avengers: Doomsday,” which may have hinted at a significant scene involving his character Nightcrawler and Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards. Yet, the extent of his role in the film remains uncertain, much like other cast members apart from Robert Downey Jr., who is speculated to be the central figure as Doctor Doom.

The upcoming movie titled “Avengers: Doomsday” marks the MCU’s next grand ensemble film, set to release approximately seven years post-“Avengers: Endgame,” which concluded Phase 3 and the Infinity Saga. At present, the film boasts at least 27 actors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and legacy Marvel cast members, uniting to confront Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom in a yet unrevealed mission that potentially threatens the integrity of the multiverse. As of now, “Avengers: Doomsday” is being filmed and is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, in cinemas.

Is Alan Cumming Fully Done With Work on MCU’s Avengers: Doomsday?

Cumming’s main filming for the movie Avengers: Doomsday seems to be concluded, but the project will keep filming until the end of this year. This means approximately a year remains for Marvel to complete post-production and visual effects (VFX) work on the eagerly awaited sequel. However, it’s worth noting that there’s typically more than just post-production for Marvel in relation to any single movie.

In a common practice with Marvel Cinematic Universe films, additional filming (often referred to as reshoots) is typically scheduled prior to release. These reshoots are determined by audience test screenings and decisions made during post-production. It’s likely that this will also apply to Avengers: Doomsday at some point next year. This could potentially mean that actor Cumming might be asked to return for filming, should Marvel choose to revise or adjust the roles of the X-Men later on.

Is there a possibility that Cumming will reprise his role with Marvel Studios once more in Avengers: Secret Wars, a film that has yet to unveil the majority of its cast prior to production? Given the hints that the movie may feature nearly every iconic Marvel character in its narrative, it wouldn’t be surprising if Cumming donned the Nightcrawler costume again.

As a devoted movie enthusiast, I can’t help but feel a thrill of anticipation when it comes to John Cumming’s potential role in the Marvel universe. Though details about his future within this iconic franchise remain somewhat elusive, I eagerly look forward to witnessing him carve out a new niche among the storied cast of heroes and veterans set to grace the silver screen once more in the next installment of the Avengers saga.

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2025-09-09 18:05