The Marvel Cinematic Universe is abuzz with exciting news as reports indicate that the Russo Brothers, Joe and Anthony Russo, are in talks to direct the next two Avengers movies. This revelation comes as a surprise to many, including the Russos themselves, as they were seemingly stepping away from the superhero franchise.
According to sources close to the situation, Marvel Studios has been on a rigorous quest to find the right filmmakers to helm the fifth and sixth installments of the Avengers series. After considering various directors, including Shawn Levy of Deadpool & Wolverine fame, the studio seems to have settled on bringing back the Russo Brothers for the monumental task.
For Joe and Anthony Russo, this potential return to the Marvel fold signifies a homecoming of sorts. The duo made a significant impact when they transitioned from TV comedy to blockbuster movies with their work on Captain America: The Winter Soldier in 2014. Subsequently, they went on to direct several highly successful Marvel films, culminating in the record-breaking Avengers: Endgame in 2019.
Since their time with Marvel, the Russos have ventured into producing, establishing their AGBO banner and backing projects like the critically acclaimed ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and major productions such as ‘Citadel’ for Amazon and ‘Extraction’ for Netflix. As directors, they have explored diverse genres with titles like ‘Cherry’ and ‘The Gray Man’ for streaming platforms.
The upcoming Avengers movies were initially set to feature Jonathan Majors as the time-traveling villain Kang in ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.’ However, following legal issues involving the actor, Marvel has decided to pivot the storyline and potentially retitle the film. Additionally, the sixth Avengers installment is rumored to be based on the popular ‘Secret Wars’ storyline.
Marvel fans are eagerly anticipating the return of the Russo Brothers to the helm of the Avengers franchise, and the future looks promising with these seasoned filmmakers potentially steering the next chapter in the epic superhero saga.
