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[DrROBschiz]

I'm actually kind of wondering if we'll see something similar to the angle they've taken with Civil War... where The Defenders may not actually be it's own show but may end up being an arc on an existing show.

Essentially Daredevil S3: The Defenders. I mean it may be S4 or it may be a JJ or Luke Cage series but you get the idea.

Season 2 of DD has the most crossover yet and they still havent crossed the most pivotal threshold yet...

Having the heroes actually meet

 

[Sulik2]

Casting news/rumours about Thor:Ragnarok has been quiet considering the film begins shooting in June. Only thing I've seen is that Mark Ruffalo is meant to be in it and so will Samuel L Jackson. Wondering what Nick Fury's role is in this?

My guess is Fury will have something to do with getting Hulk off Earth.

 

[tomtom94]

I'm actually kind of wondering if we'll see something similar to the angle they've taken with Civil War... where The Defenders may not actually be it's own show but may end up being an arc on an existing show.

Essentially Daredevil S3: The Defenders. I mean it may be S4 or it may be a JJ or Luke Cage series but you get the idea.

I would doubt it for contractual reasons. Would the other actors be happy being bit-parts in somebody else's series?

 

[ratcliffja]

Season 2 of DD has the most crossover yet and they still havent crossed the most pivotal threshold yet...

Having the heroes actually meet

Well Luke Cage was a pivotal part of JJ S1, so we've at least had that crossover.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Well Luke Cage was a pivotal part of JJ S1, so we've at least had that crossover.

True of course they did admit that her story would have been incomplete without him and thats kind of the case

 

[Jest Chillin]

I would doubt it for contractual reasons. Would the other actors be happy being bit-parts in somebody else's series?

If it was a legitimate Defenders arc, they wouldn't be bit parts. And I don't see why they'd care if the pay was right and filming didn't conflict with other projects. It makes sense from the production side as well since Marvel/Netflix wouldn't have to source yet another crew, showrunner, etc...

Keeping all four individual shows going and then crossing them over in a fifth show is a lot of balls to juggle.

 

[Glass Rebel]

I'm actually kind of wondering if we'll see something similar to the angle they've taken with Civil War... where The Defenders may not actually be it's own show but may end up being an arc on an existing show.

Essentially Daredevil S3: The Defenders. I mean it may be S4 or it may be a JJ or Luke Cage series but you get the idea.

Unless Marvel/Disney and Netflix renegotiate the original contract, Defenders is going to be a separate show. What happens after that is anybody's guess.

 

[DrROBschiz]

I think they are doing a good job setting it up

Sure its very slow and subtle and mostly involves tertiary characters at this point but Im enjoying it

They did say they wanted to nail down all the individual stories first

 

[Quick]

They did say they wanted to nail down all the individual stories first

I think, now more than ever, this is so important. Batman v. Superman highlighted the importance of build-up and establishing characters individually, rather than shoehorning in everything in one go - which is what ended up happening with that movie.

 

[Jest Chillin]

Unless Marvel/Disney and Netflix renegotiate the original contract, Defenders is going to be a separate show. What happens after that is anybody's guess.

I realize that was the plan but there also wasn't mention of renewals on DD or JJ in those contracts (Defenders was being estimated as being out this year at the earliest) so I think there's room for change if the powers that be feel it's a better way to go.

I'm just considering the difficulty they've had with holding on to showrunners or securing them in general and of course the costs of running all these separate crews because the shows aren't one and done seasons allowing the reuse of staff.

 

[jmood88]

I realize that was the plan but there also wasn't mention of renewals on DD or JJ in those contracts (Defenders was being estimated as being out this year at the earliest) so I think there's room for change if the powers that be feel it's a better way to go.

I'm just considering the difficulty they've had with holding on to showrunners or securing them in general and of course the costs of running all these separate crews because the shows aren't one and done seasons allowing the reuse of staff.

What difficulty? The only showrunners who have left are the ones for Daredevil, both of which left when given the opportunity to direct movies, not because they had any problems.

 

[tomtom94]

Rewatching Avengers (it's on BBC1, yay), it's interesting to watch how much set-up it does for Winter Soldier and, by extension, Civil War.

 

[Jest Chillin]

What difficulty? The only showrunners who have left are the ones for Daredevil, both of which left when given the opportunity to direct movies, not because they had any problems.

It's not common to lose a showrunner after one season, regardless of the reason, let alone two showrunners in two seasons. And Iron Fist has clearly taken them longer than anticipated to get staffed and cast.

It's also not easy to maintain feel and character portrayal when you've got multiple unrelated showrunners handling them at different points of time. DD had the benefit of the first two showrunners having worked together long enough to understand each other. The second two coming from the writers room on S1 also helped maintain the feel and tone. DD, JJ, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist having separate showrunners thus different feel and tone works because they're separate. Whoever showruns The Defenders though has to mesh all 4 characters while keeping them accurate to their previous portrayals and yet maintaining their vision of The Defenders as a whole. That's 5 different creative voices + Marvel creative direction to take into account. 4 + Marvel isn't much less but it IS less.

 

[Quick]

Rewatching Avengers (it's on BBC1, yay), it's interesting to watch how much set-up it does for Winter Soldier and, by extension, Civil War.

I really liked the deleted scene with Cap looking over the Howling Commandos' files, then looking at Peggy's and her status was "retired" and her contact info was available.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pov4qMSfg9w

Sets up his reunion in The Winter Soldier, but this would've been a nice tease. But at the same time, maybe it was for the best that they kept that off.

 

[curb]

I'd never seen that deleted scene before. I don't usually watch Blu-ray extras. That was pretty good. I'm surprised they cut that much product placement.

 

[Anth0ny]

Sounds like Marvel will screen Civil War nearly a month early on April 13 at CinemaCon. (Source)


fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

get ready for all the hype tweets from people coming out of the screening... and get ready to get all excited when everything is positive even though we just learned that positive early impressions really mean jack shit

 

[guek]

Sounds like Marvel will screen Civil War nearly a month early on April 13 at CinemaCon. (Source)


fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

get ready for all the hype tweets from people coming out of the screening... and get ready to get all excited when everything is positive even though we just learned that positive early impressions really mean jack shit

I for one have learned nothing. Bring on the hype.

 

[duckroll]

It's not common to lose a showrunner after one season, regardless of the reason, let alone two showrunners in two seasons. And Iron Fist has clearly taken them longer than anticipated to get staffed and cast.

You realize that Drew Goddard never made it to production right? He wrote the first two episodes and planned the overall arc, yes, but by the time they actually started shooting the series, it was DeKnight.

 

[BLACKLAC]

Sounds like Marvel will screen Civil War nearly a month early on April 13 at CinemaCon. (Source)


fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

get ready for all the hype tweets from people coming out of the screening... and get ready to get all excited when everything is positive even though we just learned that positive early impressions really mean jack shit

That early is good news. They aren't fucking around. Disney is apparently very bullish about the film and know they have a big winner on their hands.

 

[Glass Rebel]

Is Goddard still on good terms with Marvel? I hope he gets the chance to work on another Marvel property after both Daredevil and Spidey fell through.

 

[IHaveIce]

Sounds like Marvel will screen Civil War nearly a month early on April 13 at CinemaCon. (Source)


fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

get ready for all the hype tweets from people coming out of the screening... and get ready to get all excited when everything is positive even though we just learned that positive early impressions really mean jack shit

Oh god I need all the spoilers.

 

[Blade30]

Cate Blanchett talking about joining Marvel and her role in Thor Ragnarok:

“The role in [Thor Ragnarok] came completely out of the blue,” said Cate Blanchett during a recent SK-II video interview. “And it’s a gift because the thing that I said to myself this year is that I’m gonna get fit.” During a separate interview, the Aussie actress reiterated wanting to get fit, and also expressed excitement to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “I’m super, super excited about it,” she said of Ragnarok. “I’ve only done action a couple of times, so it feels like… a departure is too strong a word, but it certainly seems like a change for me. So, I am looking forward to getting really fit, and wearing lycra, and hoping to earn a bit of street cred from my kids. I can’t wait.”

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/thor/...rs-thor-ragnarok-role-a-gift-as-chris-a132769

I'm really looking forward to the movie now and hopefully the thor movie will be actually good/great like winter soldier.

 

[jmood88]

Sounds like Marvel will screen Civil War nearly a month early on April 13 at CinemaCon. (Source)


fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

get ready for all the hype tweets from people coming out of the screening... and get ready to get all excited when everything is positive even though we just learned that positive early impressions really mean jack shit

We've known that early impressions, especially from the type of people who will be seeing this, are useless for a long time but I have more faith in this movie living up to the hype than the one that couldn't even get a good full trailer produced for it.

 

[Jest Chillin]

You realize that Drew Goddard never made it to production right? He wrote the first two episodes and planned the overall arc, yes, but by the time they actually started shooting the series, it was DeKnight.

I'm not sure why you pointed this out when it doesn't change my point at all.

 

[golem]

Lexi Alexander talks about how her Punisher movie came to be and DD season 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl7Gj_01xu8

 

[Sblargh]

Which side is Darcy on Civil War?

 

[BrokenFiction]

Which side is Darcy on Civil War?

 

[Danthrax]

Which side is Darcy on Civil War?

She's on her own side with The Punisher.

They'll mete out justice — and one-liners — for everyone.

 

[Pachimari]

When someone says Darcy, I'm always thinking of Jarvis!

 

[tomtom94]

She's on her own side with The Punisher.

They'll mete out justice — and one-liners — for everyone.

Kat Dennings to join Punisher Netflix series confirmed.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Cate Blanchett talking about joining Marvel and her role in Thor Ragnarok:



I'm really looking forward to the movie now and hopefully the thor movie will be actually good/great like winter soldier.

Goddess Cate getting more fit? Sign me up.

 

[tomtom94]

Tom Hiddleston is looking forward to Ragnarok, but unsure whether he will be back for Infinity War.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Tom Hiddleston is looking forward to Ragnarok, but unsure whether he will be back for Infinity War.

Unless Thanos kills him at the end of Ragnarok (repayment for completely fudging the New York invasion), he pretty much has to be right?

 

[Fuu]

I'd love it if for the MCU they rewrote Mephisto's role for Loki. Hiddleston playing Thanos' sleazy forced vassal would be incredibly entertaining.

 

[Anth0ny]

Loki better fucking be in Avengers 3.

It would feel WRONG without him, just like it would feel wrong without Daredevil.

 

[Showaddy]

Loki better fucking be in Avengers 3.

It would feel WRONG without him, just like it would feel wrong without Daredevil.

Wut? Daredevil would be so out of place in a Thanos movie it's not even funny.

Loki should replace Mephisto 100% though.

 

[Anth0ny]

Wut? Daredevil would be so out of place in a Thanos movie it's not even funny.

Loki should replace Mephisto 100% though.

If Hawkeye can shoot his arrows and Black Widow can do flippy shit against super aliens in Avengers 1, I'm sure Daredevil can find a role in the mega movie that is supposed to tie this entire universe together.

 

[Quick]

The MCU Defenders overall are probably pretty qualified to handle an army like the Chitauri.

 

[tomtom94]

My takeaway from that interview was "I'd do it, but I'd like a renegotiated contract first, like the others are getting."

Really want Hiddleston as Loki, he basically made Avengers 1.

 

[Showaddy]

If Hawkeye can shoot his arrows and Black Widow can do flippy shit against super aliens in Avengers 1, I'm sure Daredevil can find a role in the mega movie that is supposed to tie this entire universe together.

Well I guess if they go the Alien peons route again. Watching poor Matt trying to punch Thanos though just seems sad.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Even if Loki does die in Ragnarok, not like that prevents him from returning at some point in Infinity War. We know the key players but they won't be announcing any supporting cast members for a while.

 

[jmood88]

Well I guess if they go the Alien peons route again. Watching poor Matt trying to punch Thanos though just seems sad.

They have to have at least one slow-motion shot of him spitting out blood while getting up from an ass-beating.

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

I just finished the first series of Daredevil finally, and it was fucking great, I loved it.

 

[jrush64]

I'd honestly rather have Daredevil than Black Widow or Hawkeye in those movies. He's just too dope. Realistically does he have a chance to be in either of the Infinity Wars?

 

[Quick]

I'd honestly rather have Daredevil than Black Widow or Hawkeye in those movies. He's just too dope. Realistically does he have a chance to be in either of the Infinity Wars?

I think Charlie Cox has an option to appear in the movies as part of his contract. Just the matter of whether or not the Russos want Daredevil in any capacity.

 

[Yrael]

I remember Feige saying Loki would have a very big role to play in Infinity War:

http://screencrush.com/loki-thor-3-avengers-infinity-war/

Granted, that was over a year ago...but I feel that Marvel would be completely daft to drop Hiddleston entirely, given his enormous popularity and the reception he received at Comic Con. Hiddleston also recently said he was "unsure" about his return in Thor: Ragnarok:

http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/tom-hiddleston-thor-ragnarok/

It's probably a polite way of saying that his contracts are being negotiated.

 

[RichardAM]

I can imagine after the presumed events building up to Infinity War Loki will turn face and join the heroes?

Especially if there's theory talk of Thanos stomping all over Asgard at some point.

 

[aHebrewMenagerie]

I can imagine after the presumed events building up to Infinity War Loki will turn face and join the heroes?

Especially if there's theory talk of Thanos stomping all over Asgard at some point.

I'd be suprised if Thanos curbstomping the various realms wasn't part of the lead up!

 

[PhoncipleBone]

I'd be suprised if Thanos curbstomping the various realms wasn't part of the lead up!

Part one of Infinity War is the curb stomp, ending with Thanos getting all the gems. Part two continues the curb stomp.

 

[Lord Fagan]

Kat Dennings to join Punisher Netflix series confirmed.

...Man. It'd be quite the twist if

Spoiler

she turned out to be Microchip, all along.