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Since Thor and now Captain America came out this year, I wanted to get what Tropers thought of the concept and execution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in general. Personally I love the idea and wonder why this idea hasn't been seriously tried before. It sorta seems to me like the DCAU in movie form (And well, ummm, with Marvel), and really 'gets' the comic book feel of a shared universe while not being completely alienating.

Edited by Mrph1 on Jul 29th 2024 at 3:09:00 PM

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#115351: Feb 5th 2020 at 6:53:44 PM

Oh man. I want a oh shit it's coming right for me camera shot right out of Evil dead.

Or that one part from the opening theme to Hercules: The Legendary Journeys where the titular characters fist is homing in on some poor Mooks face as he stares wide eyed at it, knowing it's way too late to dodge.

We gotta have that! So says Rob!

One Strip! One Strip!
Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#115352: Feb 5th 2020 at 7:13:56 PM

Loki working for the Time Variance Authority? If that does not get me at least a couple of Doctor Who shout-outs, I will be disappointed.

Funny you should say that.

Nightwire Since: Feb, 2010
#115353: Feb 5th 2020 at 7:33:54 PM

[up]Yep, I was mentioning this a while ago too. Would be really funny of Professor Gamble showed up on the show.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#115354: Feb 5th 2020 at 7:39:25 PM

If they're gonna do it they gotta go whole hog.

Which former Doctor should they get to play him?

They've already had Nine and Ten.

I guess it depends on how old Gamble is supposed to be.

One Strip! One Strip!
Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
#115355: Feb 5th 2020 at 7:39:25 PM

[up]I don’t suppose Peter Capaldi is free, is he?

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#115356: Feb 5th 2020 at 7:40:24 PM

[up] He's actually going to be in the next Suicide Squad movie, but hasn't appeared in a Marvel one yet.

Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
#115357: Feb 5th 2020 at 7:43:04 PM

[up]They seem to be doing enough actor swapping now. It’s doable.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#115358: Feb 5th 2020 at 8:06:52 PM

If we're going in order for Nu Who, Matt Smith should be next.

Hell, Gamble wears a bow tie doesn't he?

One Strip! One Strip!
LordVatek Not really a lord of anything Since: Sep, 2014
Not really a lord of anything
#115359: Feb 5th 2020 at 8:09:47 PM

Just throw caution to the wind and get Jodie Whittaker.

Edited by LordVatek on Feb 5th 2020 at 11:10:00 AM

This song needs more love.
Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#115360: Feb 5th 2020 at 8:11:49 PM

If they do add Clea, I will only accept a romance if that results in some acknowledgement that Dormammu is henceforth Doctor Strange's uncle-in-law.

Imagine the awkward Thanksgiving dinners.

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
#115361: Feb 5th 2020 at 8:12:07 PM

[up][up]She’s busy. Apparently she’s getting one more season with the same writing team.

Edited by Beatman1 on Feb 5th 2020 at 11:12:16 AM

windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#115362: Feb 5th 2020 at 8:46:40 PM

Dude, if nothing else, I hope some reference is made to the Spider-Man trilogy if that’s the case.

Well, his Spider-Man movies did reference Dr Strange so it’s only fair.smile

C105 Too old for this from France Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
Too old for this
#115363: Feb 5th 2020 at 11:27:58 PM

Capaldi as Gamble (or at least any TVA agent) would be awesome. Actually, any former actor from Doctor Who as a TVA agent would be fun.

Whatever your favourite work is, there is a Vocal Minority that considers it the Worst. Whatever. Ever!.
KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#115364: Feb 6th 2020 at 1:07:42 AM

Well, his Spider-Man movies did reference Dr Strange so it’s only fair.

  • Strange: "That demon just sprouted eight tentacles and is even now running amok inflicting unnecessary surgery on the semi-good people of Midtown! What in Hell's Kitchen do we even call something like that?"
  • Wong: "...Dr. Octopus?"
  • Strange: "Oh, that's good. But it's taken!"

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#115365: Feb 6th 2020 at 3:07:24 PM

Scott Derrickson chimes in about being replaced by Sam Raimi.

I’ve worked with Sam Raimi. One of the nicest people I’ve known in the film business, and as a director, a true living legend. What a great choice to take over Doctor Strange.

So does this mean Sam replacing Scott is a done deal?

Edited by TargetmasterJoe on Feb 6th 2020 at 6:09:18 AM

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#115366: Feb 6th 2020 at 3:18:59 PM

I'm pretty sure it is, considering Bruce Campbell himself retweeted it.

I mean, this is like if Joss Whedon decided to not direct Avengers: Age of Ultron and instead they got Ridley Scott. This is an upgrade!

Plus, there is now 100% chance we will get Bruce Campbell in the MCU!

Edited by alliterator on Feb 6th 2020 at 3:20:29 AM

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#115367: Feb 6th 2020 at 3:29:26 PM

Best mystical or occult related character for Bruce to play?

I could see him as a cool Jack Russell. Or if they force Hercules into it somehow, I could see him doing that.

Edited by KnownUnknown on Feb 6th 2020 at 3:32:06 AM

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#115368: Feb 6th 2020 at 3:31:56 PM

he should play wolverine

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#115369: Feb 6th 2020 at 3:34:38 PM

I think Jack Russell is going to be in Moon Knight, so it can't be him.

I'd buy him as Mephisto, though.

chasemaddigan I'm Sad Frogerson. Since: Oct, 2011
I'm Sad Frogerson.
#115370: Feb 6th 2020 at 3:56:52 PM

Have Campbell play Raimi-verse Mysterio

Akirakan Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#115371: Feb 6th 2020 at 4:11:41 PM

He'll actually play Ash Williams and one the universe's they'll visit will be the Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness.

FGHIK Since: Aug, 2013
#115372: Feb 6th 2020 at 4:14:38 PM

I'll take all of the above, please.

Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#115374: Feb 6th 2020 at 5:07:17 PM

Is it just to hear Mephisto say groovy? tongue

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#115375: Feb 6th 2020 at 5:10:52 PM

How about Campbell as Ulysses Bloodstone?


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