Not every Marvel hero will be suiting up for Avengers: Doomsday, and that’s got fans buzzing. But here’s where it gets controversial: three familiar faces—Idris Elba, Wunmi Mosaku, and Martin Freeman—have seemingly confirmed they won’t be part of the December blockbuster. During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, the trio playfully shut down rumors of their involvement. When Norton quipped that “everyone” is in the movie, Freeman cheekily replied, “Apparently, not. Not everyone’s [in it],” while Mosaku jokingly added, “Rude!” Elba, ever the straight shooter, reminded the host, “My character died, Graham.”
Of the three, Mosaku’s absence as Hunter B-15 is the most surprising. Her character was a linchpin of the Time Variance Authority (TVA) in Loki and Deadpool & Wolverine, making her a key player in the MCU’s multiverse saga. And this is the part most people miss: despite her denial, there’s still a chance she could appear in some capacity—after all, she didn’t outright confirm her absence. As for Elba’s Heimdall, his character’s death in Avengers: Infinity War seems pretty final, unless the film ventures into alternate realities. Freeman’s Everett Ross, last seen in the polarizing Secret Invasion, might not be a priority for Doomsday, though fans hope to see him in Black Panther 3.
The confirmed cast of Avengers: Doomsday is nothing short of epic, featuring Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., and newcomers like Simu Liu and Florence Pugh. The film also introduces stars from The Fantastic Four and X-Men franchises, with rumors swirling about Ryan Reynolds and Hayley Atwell joining the fray. Directed by the Russo Brothers and written by Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron, the movie promises to be a multiverse-spanning spectacle.
But here’s the real question: Is Avengers: Doomsday biting off more than it can chew by trying to include so many characters? Or will it strike the perfect balance? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—are you excited for this massive crossover, or do you think it’s too ambitious? One thing’s for sure: December can’t come soon enough.
