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*[[Chris Evans (actor)|Chris Evans]] as [[Captain America|Steve Rogers / Captain America]]: Evans was cast as part of a deal to star in three Marvel films, in addition to ''The Avengers''.<ref name="evans" /> In an interview Evans stated he didn't think that Captain America would lead the superhero team; "I don't know if they're going to make Cap the boss. Does he [run the show]? I don't think anybody tells him [Downey] what to do, and that's what makes [him] Downey BUT ITS ACTUALY LOKI".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/04/05/chris-evans-captain-america-the-avengers/|title=Chris Evans Doesn't Think Captain America Will Be 'The Boss' In 'Avengers' |author=Rick Marshall|publisher=''[[MTV News]]''|date=2010-04-0|accessdate=2010-04-14}}</ref>
*[[Chris Evans (actor)|Chris Evans]] as [[Captain America|Steve Rogers / Captain America]]: Evans was cast as part of a deal to star in three Marvel films, in addition to ''The Avengers''.<ref name="evans" /> In an interview Evans stated he didn't think that Captain America would lead the superhero team; "I don't know if they're going to make Cap the boss. Does he [run the show]? I don't think anybody tells him [Downey] what to do, and that's what makes [him] Downey".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/04/05/chris-evans-captain-america-the-avengers/|title=Chris Evans Doesn't Think Captain America Will Be 'The Boss' In 'Avengers' |author=Rick Marshall|publisher=''[[MTV News]]''|date=2010-04-0|accessdate=2010-04-14}}</ref>


*[[Robert Downey, Jr.|Robert Downey Jr.]] as [[Iron Man|Tony Stark / Iron Man]]: Downey Jr. was cast as part of his four picture deal with Marvel Studios including [[Iron Man 2]] and ''The Avengers''.<ref name="rdj" /> In an 2008 interview with ''MTV News'' Downey Jr. spoke about the fans' high anticipation for the film stating; "That means if we don't get it right, it's really going to suck. It has to be the crowning blow of Marvel's best and brightest, because it's the hardest thing to get right. It's tough to spin all the plates for one of these characters". He also expressed concerns about the project BUT ITS ACTUALY LOKI, "The danger you run with colliding all these worlds is that [[Jon Favreau|Jon]] was very certain that ''Iron Man'' should be set in a very realistic way BUT ITS ACTUALY LOKI. Nothing that happened in ''Iron Man'' is really outside the realm of possibility. Once you start talking about [[Valhalla]] and supersized super soldiers and jolly green giants, it warrants much further discussion BUT ITS ACTUALY LOKI.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1600099/story.jhtml|title=Robert Downey Jr. Is The Actor We're Most Thankful For In 2008|author=Josh Horowitz|publisher=''[[MTV News]]''|date=2008-11-25|accessdate=2010-04-14}}</ref>
*[[Robert Downey, Jr.|Robert Downey Jr.]] as [[Iron Man|Tony Stark / Iron Man]]: Downey Jr. was cast as part of his four picture deal with Marvel Studios including [[Iron Man 2]] and ''The Avengers''.<ref name="rdj" /> In an 2008 interview with ''MTV News'' Downey Jr. spoke about the fans' high anticipation for the film stating; "That means if we don't get it right, it's really going to suck. It has to be the crowning blow of Marvel's best and brightest, because it's the hardest thing to get right. It's tough to spin all the plates for one of these characters". He also expressed concerns about the project, "The danger you run with colliding all these worlds is that [[Jon Favreau|Jon]] was very certain that ''Iron Man'' should be set in a very realistic way. Nothing that happened in ''Iron Man'' is really outside the realm of possibility. Once you start talking about [[Valhalla]] and supersized super soldiers and jolly green giants, it warrants much further discussion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1600099/story.jhtml|title=Robert Downey Jr. Is The Actor We're Most Thankful For In 2008|author=Josh Horowitz|publisher=''[[MTV News]]''|date=2008-11-25|accessdate=2010-04-14}}</ref>


*[[Chris Hemsworth]] as [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]: Hemsworth was cast as part of a multiple movie deal.<ref name="hemsworth" /> Hemsworth who has previously worked with Joss Whedon on ''[[The Cabin in the Woods]]'' nodded that pulling the Avengers' group of egos together onto one team would be a significant issue when Whedon's story kicks into gear BUT ITS ACTUALY LOKI. He also made it clear that Thor doesn't like to get pushed around any more than his teammates do BUT ITS ACTUALY LOKI.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/07/26/chris-hemsworth-shares-joss-whedons-fascination-with-avengers-drama/#more-38230|title=Comic-Con: Chris Hemsworth Shares Joss Whedon's Fascination With Avengers Drama |author= Brian Warmoth|publisher=''[[MTV News]]''|date=2010-07-26|accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
*[[Chris Hemsworth]] as [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]: Hemsworth was cast as part of a multiple movie deal.<ref name="hemsworth" /> Hemsworth who has previously worked with Joss Whedon on ''[[The Cabin in the Woods]]'' nodded that pulling the Avengers' group of egos together onto one team would be a significant issue when Whedon's story kicks into gear. He also made it clear that Thor doesn't like to get pushed around any more than his teammates do.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/07/26/chris-hemsworth-shares-joss-whedons-fascination-with-avengers-drama/#more-38230|title=Comic-Con: Chris Hemsworth Shares Joss Whedon's Fascination With Avengers Drama |author= Brian Warmoth|publisher=''[[MTV News]]''|date=2010-07-26|accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>


*[[Mark Ruffalo]] as [[Hulk (comics) |Bruce Banner / Hulk]]: Ruffalo was cast after negotiations between Marvel and [[Edward Norton]] had broken down BUT ITS ACTUALY LOKI.<ref name="ruffalo" />
*[[Mark Ruffalo]] as [[Hulk (comics) |Bruce Banner / Hulk]]: Ruffalo was cast after negotiations between Marvel and [[Edward Norton]] had broken down.<ref name="ruffalo" />


*[[Lou Ferrigno]] voices the [[Hulk (comics) |Hulk]]<ref name="ferrigno" />
*[[Lou Ferrigno]] voices the [[Hulk (comics) |Hulk]]<ref name="ferrigno" />


*[[Samuel L. Jackson]] as [[Nick Fury]]: Jackson's deal contains an option to play the character in nine future Marvel superhero films, efforts that are expected to include ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'', ''[[Captain America: The First Avenger]]'', ''The Avengers'' and "''The Shield''" as well as potential sequels.<ref name="jackson" /> At a press junket for the film ''[[Mother and Child (film)|Mother and Child]]'', Jackson told reporters that ''The Avengers'' will be a starring vehicle for his character, Nick Fury BUT ITS ACTUALY LOKI.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latinoreview.com/news/confirmed-sam-jackson-not-in-thor-is-he-in-captain-america-and-is-he-doing-a-remake-of-the-last-dragon-9756|author=George 'El Guapo' Roush |title=Confirmed: Sam Jackson NOT In Thor. Is He In Captain America? And Is He Doing A Remake Of The Last Dragon?|publisher=''[[Latino Review]]''|date=2010-04-19|accessdate=2010-04-21}}</ref>
*[[Samuel L. Jackson]] as [[Nick Fury]]: Jackson's deal contains an option to play the character in nine future Marvel superhero films, efforts that are expected to include ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'', ''[[Captain America: The First Avenger]]'', ''The Avengers'' and "''The Shield''" as well as potential sequels.<ref name="jackson" /> At a press junket for the film ''[[Mother and Child (film)|Mother and Child]]'', Jackson told reporters that ''The Avengers'' will be a starring vehicle for his character, Nick Fury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latinoreview.com/news/confirmed-sam-jackson-not-in-thor-is-he-in-captain-america-and-is-he-doing-a-remake-of-the-last-dragon-9756|author=George 'El Guapo' Roush |title=Confirmed: Sam Jackson NOT In Thor. Is He In Captain America? And Is He Doing A Remake Of The Last Dragon?|publisher=''[[Latino Review]]''|date=2010-04-19|accessdate=2010-04-21}}</ref>


*[[Scarlett Johansson]] as [[Black Widow (Natalia Romanova)|Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow]]<ref name="johannson" /> BUT ITS ACTUALY LOKI
*[[Scarlett Johansson]] as [[Black Widow (Natalia Romanova)|Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow]]<ref name="johannson" />


*[[Don Cheadle]] as [[War Machine|James "Rhodey" Rhodes / War Machine]]<ref name="rdj" /> BUT ITS ACTUALY LOKI
*[[Don Cheadle]] as [[War Machine|James "Rhodey" Rhodes / War Machine]]<ref name="rdj" />


*[[Tom Hiddleston]] as [[Loki (comics)|Loki]]<ref name="hemsworth" />
*[[Tom Hiddleston]] as [[Loki (comics)|Loki]]<ref name="hemsworth" />


*[[Jeremy Renner]] as [[Hawkeye (comics)|Clint Barton / Hawkeye]]: an orphan who becomes a master archer while in the circus BUT ITS ACTUALY LOKI.<ref name="renner" />
*[[Jeremy Renner]] as [[Hawkeye (comics)|Clint Barton / Hawkeye]]: an orphan who becomes a master archer while in the circus.<ref name="renner" />


*[[Clark Gregg]] as Agent Phil Coulson<ref name="gregg" />
*[[Clark Gregg]] as Agent Phil Coulson<ref name="gregg" />

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The Avengers
Directed byJoss Whedon
Written byScreenplay:
Zak Penn
Joss Whedon
Characters:
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Produced byKevin Feige
Executive:
Jon Favreau
StarringChris Evans
Robert Downey Jr.
Chris Hemsworth
Mark Ruffalo
Samuel L. Jackson
Jeremy Renner
Production
company
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
May 4, 2012
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Avengers is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The film will star Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, with Joss Whedon directing a script by Zak Penn and himself. The film is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe which crosses over several Marvel superhero films including Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger. The Avengers is scheduled to be released on May 4, 2012.[1]

Cast

  • Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America: Evans was cast as part of a deal to star in three Marvel films, in addition to The Avengers.[2] In an interview Evans stated he didn't think that Captain America would lead the superhero team; "I don't know if they're going to make Cap the boss. Does he [run the show]? I don't think anybody tells him [Downey] what to do, and that's what makes [him] Downey".[3]
  • Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man: Downey Jr. was cast as part of his four picture deal with Marvel Studios including Iron Man 2 and The Avengers.[4] In an 2008 interview with MTV News Downey Jr. spoke about the fans' high anticipation for the film stating; "That means if we don't get it right, it's really going to suck. It has to be the crowning blow of Marvel's best and brightest, because it's the hardest thing to get right. It's tough to spin all the plates for one of these characters". He also expressed concerns about the project, "The danger you run with colliding all these worlds is that Jon was very certain that Iron Man should be set in a very realistic way. Nothing that happened in Iron Man is really outside the realm of possibility. Once you start talking about Valhalla and supersized super soldiers and jolly green giants, it warrants much further discussion.[5]
  • Chris Hemsworth as Thor: Hemsworth was cast as part of a multiple movie deal.[6] Hemsworth who has previously worked with Joss Whedon on The Cabin in the Woods nodded that pulling the Avengers' group of egos together onto one team would be a significant issue when Whedon's story kicks into gear. He also made it clear that Thor doesn't like to get pushed around any more than his teammates do.[7]

Production

Development

Marvel Studios chair-CEO Avi Arad first announced plans to develop an Avengers film in April 2005 after Marvel Enterprises declared independence by pacting with Merrill Lynch to produce a slate of films that will be distributed by Paramount Pictures.[15] In September 2006 Marvel confirmed their crossover plans in a brief presentation to Wall Street analysts. The studio's plan was to release individual films for the main characters, to establish their identities and familiarize audiences with them, before merging the characters together in an Avengers movie.[16] Marvel Studios announced in July 2007 that screen writer Zak Penn who wrote The Incredible Hulk had been hired to write the film and will be titled, The Avengers.[17] Penn confirmed his involvement but stated he didn't think that he would begin work anytime soon.[18]

In January 2008 Marvel struck a deal with the striking Writers Guild of America so that the company could go back to work on films based on its comic book characters, including Captain America, Ant-Man and The Avengers.[19] After the successful release of Iron Man in May, Marvel announced that The Avengers is scheduled for release in July 2011.[20] In September Paramount signed an agreement with Marvel Studios that locks Paramount in as the worldwide distributor of Marvel's next five self-produced feature films. The partnership extended a 2005 agreement that saw Paramount agreeing to distribute as many as 10 Marvel films.[21] In October it was announced that Robert Downey Jr. and Don Cheadle would reprise their Iron Man 2 roles as Iron Man and War Machine respectively in The Avengers. It was also announced that Jon Favreau will executive produce the film.[4] Also in October, Marvel Studios signed a long-term lease with Raleigh Studios to film four bud-budget movies at Raleigh's Manhattan Beach, California complex. The films are Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger and The Avengers.[22] Lou Ferrigno, who voiced Hulk in 2008's The Incredible Hulk, stated that he would be involved in the film.[9]

In February 2009 it was reported that Samuel L. Jackson had made a deal with Marvel Entertainment to play the role of Nick Fury in The Avengers, and potentially many other films.[10] In March it was reported that Scarlett Johannson had replaced Emily Blunt in Iron Man 2, a deal that also tied her to The Avengers.[12] The following day Marvel announced that the release date for The Avengers had been pushed back to May 4th, 2012, almost a full year later.[23] In June Marvel's president of production Kevin Feige confirmed that Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston would reprise their roles as Thor and Loki respectively in The Avengers.[6] In July screen writer Zak Penn talked about the crossover process stating; "My job is to kind of shuttle between the different movies and make sure that finally we’re mimicking that comic book structure where all of these movies are connected... I have a meeting at Marvel this week to catch up on continuity. There’s just a board that tracks “Here’s where everything that happens in this movie overlaps with that movie... Yeah, it’s going to be really difficult. The only thing I can say is I’m pushing them to do as many animatics as possible to animate the movie, to draw boards so that we’re all working off the same visual ideas. But the exigencies of production take first priority".[24] In August Kevin Fiege stated that he would introduce more characters into The Avengers and that the Hulk would factor in the film.[25] The next month Edward Norton stated that he is open to returning as The Hulk for The Avengers.[26] In October executive producer Jon Favreau stated that he would not direct the film but will "...definitely have input and a say". Favreau also expressed concerns stating; "It's going to be hard, because I was so involved in creating the world of Iron Man and Iron Man is very much a tech-based hero, and then with 'Avengers' you're going to be introducing some supernatural aspects because of Thor," he continued. "How you mix the two of those works very well in the comic books, but it's going to take a lot of thoughtfulness to make that all work and not blow the reality that we've created".[27]

In January 2010 Kevin Fiege was asked if it will be difficult to meld the fantasy of Thor with the high-tech science fiction in Iron Man and The Avengers. "No," he said, "because we're doing the Jack Kirby/Stan Lee/Walt Simonson/J. Michael Straczynski 'Thor.' We're not doing the blow-the-dust-off-of-the-old-Norse-book-in-your-library 'Thor.' And in the 'Thor' of the Marvel Universe, there's a race called the Asgardians. And we're linked through this Tree of Life that we're unaware of. It's real science, but we don't know about it yet. The 'Thor' movie is about teaching people that".[28] In March it was reported that Zak Penn had completed the first draft of the script with Marvel EiC Joe Quesada and longtime "Avengers" scribe Brian Michael Bendis receiving copies.[29] Also in March it was reported that Chris Evans would reprise the role of Captain America in The Avengers.[2] On April 1, 2010 it was reported that Joss Whedon was a leading contender in line to direct The Avengers leading to speculation that it was an April Fools' Day joke.[30] However later that same month Variety reported that Whedon was wrapping up a deal to helm the project. Variety also reported that Whedon would rework Zak Penn's script.[1]

Pre-production

At the 2010 Wizard World convention Avengers creator Stan Lee and Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad confirmed Joss Whedon's involvement. Arad priased the decision by stating, "My personal opinion is that Joss will do a fantastic job. He loves these characters and is a fantastic writer... It's part of his life so you know he is going to protect it... I expect someone like him is going to make the script even better".[31] In June 2010 it was reported that Jeremy Renner was in final negotiations to play Hawkeye in the film.[13]

In July 2010, HitFix reported that Edward Norton is not returning as Bruce Banner in the film and the studio will cast an unknown to play Bruce Banner.[32] The next day Kevin Feige confirmed the report stating, "We have made the decision to not bring Ed Norton back to portray the title role of Bruce Banner in the Avengers. Our decision is definitely not one based on monetary factors, but instead rooted in the need for an actor who embodies the creativity and collaborative spirit of our other talented cast members. The Avengers demands players who thrive working as part of an ensemble, as evidenced by Robert, Chris H, Chris E, Sam, Scarlett, and all of our talented casts. We are looking to announce a name actor who fulfills these requirements, and is passionate about the iconic role in the coming weeks."[33] In response Norton's agent Brian Swardstrom called Feige's statement "purposefully misleading" and an "inappropriate attempt to paint our client in a negative light".[34]

Joss Whedon announced at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International that he’s officially directing The Avengers, confirming previous reports. Whedon mentioned that he was a huge fan of early Avenger’s comics while growing up.[35] He also said he's still writing an outline for The Avengers and that what drew him to the movie is that he loves how "these people shouldn't be in the same room let alone on the same team -- and that is the definition of family".[36] Whedon also confirmed that Jeremy Renner would play Hawkeye.[37] It was reported during the convention that Mark Ruffalo would replace Edward Norton as Bruce Banner in a deal reached by Brillstein Entertainment Partners with Marvel.[8] Clark Gregg was revealed to be part of cast, reprising is role of Agent Phil Coulson during the Marvel Studios Panel.[14]

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