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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFans attending a special screening of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ at SXSW London received an the ‘surprise’ they were promised, when Robert Downey Jr made an appearance alongside filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo, and MCU co-stars Anthony Mackie<\/a> and Winston Duke<\/a>.<\/p>\n During a discussion prior to the screening, the Russo Brothers hinted at significant developments awaiting audiences in the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including changes to the iconic superhero lineup. Anthony Russo teased that the Avengers team audiences know may not remain the same for long. “You\u2019re going to see some shifting and changing in the Avengers. Get ready for it,” he said.<\/p>\n The directors, who previously helmed ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’, also spoke about the challenges of managing the sprawling ensemble cast of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. “We understand how to tell stories with multiple characters,” Anthony explained. “A lot of that has to do with very subtle POV shifts throughout the story. If Thor, when he lands, accidentally cuts [Sebastian] Stan\u2019s head off\u2026 That\u2019s how close those points of view are to each other, and that\u2019s all very calibrated, from a protocol standpoint.“<\/p>\n Joe Russo also offered a glimpse into Robert Downey Jr\u2019s upcoming portrayal of Doctor Doom as one of Marvel\u2019s most iconic villains. He said, “I would say Doom hits that sweet spot between being very specific and unique to the original story that happens within this film but also delivering on what the most awesome things are about Doom in the comics.”<\/p>\n Downey Jr, who is set to return to the Marvel Universe after famously portraying Tony Stark\/Iron Man for more than a decade, addressed fan expectations surrounding the project. Reflecting on the challenge of following two of Marvel Studios\u2019 most successful films, he said, “What we\u2019ve been laboring so hard and long over [the past year] is\u2026 we can\u2019t beat it and we can\u2019t stand on the shoulders of these two giants of \u2018Infinity War\u2019 and \u2018Endgame\u2019 so we\u2019re literally zeroing out the board.““We\u2019re going to try and earn your trust and respect all over again. And with the likes of these fellas, I think we have a pretty good shot.”<\/p>\n Fans of the MCU have been waiting for the official ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer to drop online. Many assumed that the director’s appearances at the festival confirmed that the trailer would release today. However, the team has yet to drop the clip that was first played at CinemaCon last month.‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is slated for a December 18 release.<\/div>\nRusso Brothers on filming with ensemble cast<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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