Ian McKellen Joins Avengers Cast Roster
The Avengers: Doomsday cast boasts an impressive lineup of actors, with the Russo brothers at the helm, promising an exciting new chapter for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, while Ian McKellen's current project "The Critic" showcases his versatility as an actor.
Marvel has announced the cast for their upcoming live event, Avengers: Doomsday, which includes a star-studded roster of talent, although Ian McKellen's role is not confirmed, he is currently starring in a new British thriller "The Critic" now on Prime Video.
The ensemble cast for Avengers: Doomsday includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, and Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, among others. The film will also introduce new characters from the "Thunderbolts" and "Fantastic Four" franchises. The Russo brothers, Anthony and Joe, will direct the film, which they describe as a "new beginning" for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Meanwhile, Ian McKellen is currently starring in "The Critic", a British thriller based on Anthony Quinn's novel "Curtain Call". The film follows the story of Jimmy Erskine, a ruthless theatre critic in 1934 London, and has received mixed reviews, with a 52% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. McKellen is also set to reprise his role as Gandalf in future movies.
The movie Avengers: Doomsday is set to be released on May 1, 2026, with a sequel, "Avengers: Secret Wars", scheduled for May 7, 2027. With a talented cast and a new direction for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Avengers: Doomsday.