Ian McKellen Joins Avengers: Doomsday Cast in the MCU
Marvel Studios has officially unveiled the star-studded cast of Avengers: Doomsday, the highly anticipated blockbuster in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The live-streamed event, hosted by directors Joe and Anthony Russo, captivated over 8 million viewers on X and YouTube.
Avengers: Doomsday – A Grand Multiverse Event
Scheduled for release in 2026, Avengers: Doomsday will serve as the first chapter in the climactic two-part conclusion to Marvel’s ongoing multiverse saga. Its sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, is set to follow in 2027.
Ian McKellen Returning Avengers and New Heroes
Several iconic MCU actors will reprise their roles in Avengers: Doomsday. Returning stars include:
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Tom Hiddleston as Loki
- Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America
- Letitia Wright as Shuri/Black Panther
- Winston Duke as M’Baku
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier
Additionally, characters from Thunderbolts and Fantastic Four: The First Steps will be featured. The cast includes:
- David Harbour (Red Guardian)
- Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova)
- Wyatt Russell (John Walker/U.S. Agent)
- Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost)
- Lewis Pullman (rumored as Sentry)
- Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman)
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm/The Thing)
- Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm/The Human Torch)
- Simu Liu (Shang-Chi)
- Danny Ramirez (Joaquin Torres/Falcon)
- Tenoch Huerta Mejia (Namor)
Ian McKellen and X-Men Legends Join the MCU
One of the most surprising additions to the Avengers: Doomsday cast is legendary actor Ian McKellen, reprising his role as Magneto. Alongside him, several X-Men veterans will make their MCU debut:
- Patrick Stewart as Professor X
- Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler
- Rebecca Romijn as Mystique
- James Marsden as Cyclops
- Kelsey Grammer as Beast
While Patrick Stewart and Kelsey Grammer have previously appeared in the MCU, this film marks the first official appearances of McKellen, Cumming, and Romijn within Marvel’s primary universe.
The Villainous Twist: Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom
Adding to the excitement, Robert Downey Jr. is set to return, but not as Iron Man. Instead, he will portray the formidable villain Doctor Doom, signaling a dramatic shift in the MCU’s power dynamics.
What’s Next for Avengers: Doomsday?
Production on the film is set to begin soon, with additional casting announcements expected. Given the massive scope of the project, fans eagerly anticipate how Avengers: Doomsday will reshape the MCU’s future.
Stay tuned for more updates as Marvel’s next epic chapter unfolds!
