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  • RUMOR: 2005’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Will Appear in ‘Deadpool 3’

    RUMOR: 2005’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Will Appear in ‘Deadpool 3’

    Deadpool 3 is shaping up to be one of the great mysteries in Marvel movie history. Delayed for years by the Disney-Fox merger, development on the threequel is now fully underway, but more questions arise with every piece of information that emerges about the project. Despite being the third film in a series that began as part of Fox’s X-Men universe, the movie will be set firmly in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, a known fact complicated by the confirmed appearance of Hugh Jackman‘s Wolverine – the face of Fox’s former franchise. As if that wasn’t enough, another recent rumor has Owen Wilson‘s Mobius M. Mobius, Agent of the Time Variance Authority, playing a large supporting role in the picture. All signs have been pointing to a grand, multiversal adventure for Ryan Reynolds‘ titular mercenary, and the latest whispers surrounding the movie are no different.

    According to industry insider Daniel RPK, the events of Deadpool 3 will see Wade Wilson re-visit Fox’s cinematic worlds. While many likely assumed audiences would get one last look at the X-Men universe, there is apparently also potential for the famed antihero to pop into other Fox-based properties as well. In particular, RPK mentions the world of 2005’s Fantastic Four as a temporary landing spot for Deadpool. It’s not made clear just how big of a role the universe would play in the story, or even if the team themselves will actually appear, but the idea of Deadpool running around a series of films long-forgotten by popular media is a fairly tantalizing one. It also would not be the first time the Deadpool films attempted a crossover with the Fantastic Four, as the team from 2015’s disaster reboot Fant4stic were once slated to cameo in Deadpool 2.

    Directed by Tim Story, Fantastic Four starred Chris Evans, Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis, and Ioan Gruffudd as the iconic superhero team. Several years before the emergence of the MCU, Fantastic Four was one of Marvel’s biggest financial hits and spawned a less-beloved sequel titled Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer in 2007. At the time, the adaptation was not a favorite among die-hard fans, but countless years of failed further reboots have gifted the film a renewed appreciation.

    Source: Twitter

  • Lewis Tan Teases Insane ‘Mortal Kombat 2’

    Lewis Tan Teases Insane ‘Mortal Kombat 2’

    New Line’s Mortal Kombat reboot was a hidden gem in 2021, releasing simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max during a time when the future of the theatrical experience was very much in doubt. Although fans found some of the changes to the lore controversial, the movie was a success with audiences, finding enough financial gain for Warner Bros., New Line’s parent company, to greenlight a sequel. Since its announcement, however, very little has been revealed about the status of Mortal Kombat 2 or its plot details.

    The first film saw original character Cole Young, a descendant of Hiroyuki Sanada‘s Scorpion played by Lewis Tan, fending off attacks from the villainous forces of Chin Han‘s Shang Tsung alongside other heroes from Earthrealm. The ending tees up a sequel on a much larger scale, with Shang Tsung promising to retaliate his defeat with armies and a victorious Young heading off to find Hollywood movie star, Johnny Cage. Speaking exclusively with Comic Book, Tan confirmed that Mortal Kombat 2 would be a grander tale than the first installment and that the film was still in development despite the many recent shake-ups at Warner Bros.:

    Well, it impacts a lot, but not really us in particular because New Line is the studio that is under the branch of Warner Bros. But they’re very happy with the movie, and obviously, it performed really well. It’s one of the most-viewed films of their Warner Bros. slate, even though it came out at the worst time ever possible. But no, we’re full steam ahead. And now, we have Ed Boon with us as well, so we got the stamp of approval from the legend himself. [Number 2] is just going to be absolutely insane. Way bigger.

    Lewis Tan

    Tan also mentions that franchise creator Ed Boon is now on board with the film series, after not being much involved with, or super supportive of, the 2021 adaptation. That would indicate that Boon likes what he sees from the sequel, and hopefully means the future of the films is very bright. Simon McQuoid will return to direct Mortal Kombat 2, with Moon Knight scribe Jeremy Slater working on the script.

    Source: Comic Book

  • Chris Evans Misses Playing Captain America

    Chris Evans Misses Playing Captain America

    When Avengers: Endgame hit theaters in 2019, it was a bittersweet moment for both the cast and their countless fans. The film was a triumph, but it was also a goodbye to many of the stars that made the Marvel Cinematic Universe a hit in the first place. Among those who made their final appearance was People Magazine’s current Sexiest Man Alive, Chris Evans. The actor had been playing Steve Rogers, better known as Captain America, since 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger, and capped off his nearly decade-long journey with the character in an emotional finale that saw him reunite with Hayley Atwell‘s Peggy Carter and travel back in time. Now an elderly man, Evans‘ hero officially retired and gave his shield to Anthony Mackie‘s Sam Wilson, who has since taken on the mantle of Captain America in the MCU.

    At the time, Evans seemed very ready to hang up the tights and move on with his career. However, a recent interview with People Magazine revealed he may be having some minor regrets only three years into retirement. Speaking about his time as a Marvel superhero, Evans finally admitted to missing the experience, saying:

    They’re challenging, but the beauty is the movies are great. You get out what you put in. It’s been a wonderful, very symbiotic relationship, so I’ve been thrilled to do it. I think when the movies end you’re very happy to have a break. But very quickly, you miss it. I miss it now. But yeah, I’m very grateful and very happy to have been a part of them.

    Chris Evans

    It’s actually still likely that Evans returns to his role at some point in the future. His character has not yet died, and an elderly Steve Rogers could easily pop up to give some sound advice in another project. Furthermore, Marvel boss Kevin Feige recently revealed the MCU’s sixth phase is scheduled to end with an adaptation of Avengers: Secret Wars, a multiverse-hopping storyline with endless possibilities. It wouldn’t be the craziest turn of events to have an alternate-universe Rogers make a surprise appearance. Until then, and after, fans should remain supportive of Mackie in the Captain America title. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier indicated the actor has a bright future in the patriotic costume.

    Source: Screen Rant

  • REVIEW: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ is a Heartbreaking, Near-Perfect Sequel

    REVIEW: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ is a Heartbreaking, Near-Perfect Sequel

    Grief is not to be trifled with. It’s a difficult, strange beast. Necessary and uncomfortable all at once. It’s hard to encounter and put into words, which is why it’s so impressive when Ryan Coogler and the incredible cast of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever manage to embody the emotion with such grace and understanding. It’s important to face the challenges of life with honesty and progression, something Wakanda Forever accepts wholeheartedly. If superhero films are to be the voice of a generation, then they should also be willing to speak in languages sometimes foreign to the genre. They should reach to tell stories that impact their viewers and move them forward. Pain, humanity, and healing flow through every crease of this project as it unfolds, and the entertainment landscape is ultimately better for it.

    One likely expected Wakanda Forever to be emotional, considering the circumstances of the past few years, and it absolutely is. Of course, the movie is rife with tears. It’s forced to deal with something nobody ever imagined it would need to. Yet, it also accomplishes something else between the moments of heartbreak and loss. It alleviates a pressure viewers might not have known was still there, and does its best to close the mourning process on a chapter most would like to have forgotten. It’s a cathartic movie in the way it allows it’s characters to react, letting their feelings guide its plot instead of the other way around. The audience feels as they do, and by the time their arcs reach a natural conclusion, the viewer might also have found some semblance of closure. Stories are beautiful because of their power to help people comprehend their own emotions, and Coogler seems to know this better than anyone. Wakanda Forever is a blockbuster film, yes, but it’s also a message about surviving and moving on.

    Astonishingly, it also works as a near-perfect sequel to its predecessor. The themes of loss, identity, and perseverance are not new to the Black Panther franchise. Although stemming from a less-than-ideal state of affairs, Wakanda Forever is able to pick up almost exactly where Black Panther left off. It’s a full, complete movie, with expertly crafted storylines and character development. Every move made by Coogler makes perfect sense in the context of both Marvel’s fictional world and the real one from which it draws inspiration. Even the film’s new characters, specifically Tenoch Huerta‘s immaculately complex antagonist Namor, fit into Black Panther‘s corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as though they were designed for it from the start. Namor and his people – the Talokan – are magnificent foils for Letitia Wright‘s Shuri, Angela Bassett‘s Queen Ramonda, and the people of Wakanda. Huerta‘s performance in particular is sure to stay with fans for quite some time, molding Namor into a distinguished force in the MCU going forward.

    If one were to strip the project of all its comic-based origins, it would still be a masterclass in filmmaking. It’s gorgeous from top-to-bottom, with several stunning set pieces and consistently wonderful design. Coogler has made it clear that his films mean much more than adapting stories. They exist to push the boundaries of what cinema can do. Not just visually, but at their thematic centers. Wakanda Forever has raised the bar for what Marvel Studios, and the industry at large, should be capable of producing when the occasion calls for it. Seeing this one on the biggest screen possible is highly recommended. Sobbing throughout is not required, but it will probably happen anyway.

  • New Details Emerge about the Origin and Death of the Vulture in Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man 4’

    New Details Emerge about the Origin and Death of the Vulture in Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man 4’

    Sam Raimi‘s unmade Spider-Man 4 has long been a giant question mark to fans, but some exciting new details are finally becoming public. It’s been known for a long time that Hollywood legend John Malkovich would have portrayed Adrian Toomes, a.k.a. The Vulture, in the film, had it come to fruition, but his character’s actual role in the plot has always been shrouded in mystery. Luckily for those who want more information, an upcoming book centered on Spider-Man, Sean O’Connell‘s With Great Power, has shed a little bit of light on the matter.

    According to the novel, Raimi‘s Vulture would have been a modernized version of the villain, who utilized razor-sharp blades on his wings as a primary form of weaponry. He also would have been quite the vicious adversary for Tobey Maguire‘s hero, with a featured scene specifically designed to be on par with Alfred Molina‘s infamously terrifying hospital sequence in Spider-Man 2. Instead of a grotesque transformation, however, the scene in question would have seen Vulture lurking over a library, picking off goons sent to take him down. Storyboard artist Jeffrey Henderson confirmed this was an example of how the antagonist would have received his nickname, explaining it as part of the character’s planned origin in the movie:

    He was essentially a guy that did as a lot of ugly stuff for the government, did a lot of ugly stuff as a private contractor… I thought a clever thing to do would be to say that part of the reason they called him The Vulture was because when he was done, he didn’t leave anything but bones behind.

    Jeffrey Henderson

    Furthermore, With Great Power reveals exactly how Vulture would have perished in Spider-Man 4. The plan was for Spider-Man and his winged foe to have a climactic battle that began in the New York City subway system and ended atop the Citicorp Center on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, with Vulture gaining the upper hand before things go sideways. Henderson explains:

    They were going to have a big brawl-for-it-all, where Vulture almost kills Spider-Man. And then Spider-Man at the last minute—he’s really wounded, he’s bleeding really badly, he’s in real trouble—Peter finally, almost as a reaction, forces The Vulture off. When he does, it snaps some of the stuff from the wings, so he ends up just tumbling into the ether, off the top of the Citicorp building. That’s what does him in.

    Jeffrey Henderson

    The book goes on to explain that, after Toomes’ death, his daughter would have stepped in as the main villain for the movie’s third act. It sounds like this version of the Vulture would have been wildly different than the one Michael Keaton eventually brought to life in Spider-Man: Homecoming, even if the later adaptation is still adored by fans.

    Source: The Direct

  • Angelina Jolie Almost Played a Villain in ‘Spider-Man 4’

    Angelina Jolie Almost Played a Villain in ‘Spider-Man 4’

    Angelina Jolie is an international superstar and, more recently, a Marvel superhero. The actress joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2021’s Eternals as the semi-immortal warrior Thena, but as it turns out, this almost wasn’t her first venture into the world of Marvel comics. An upcoming novel by Sean O’Connell, titled With Great Power, gives some of the first in-depth details on the development of Sam Raimi‘s unmade Spider-Man 4, and may have revealed an alternate timeline where Jolie was attached as an original supervillain. It’s well-known that actor John Malkovich was in line to play the film’s main baddie, the Vulture, and that Anne Hathaway would have appeared as a new love interest for Tobey Maguire as the Black Cat. Now, it would seem Jolie was being sought by Sony to portray Adrian Toomes’ vengeful daughter – The Vulturess.

    According to an early access report from The Direct, the studio wanted the former Mr. & Mrs. Smith star to take over as the movie’s main villain after Malkovich‘s Vulture met an untimely demise. Jolie‘s unnamed potential character would have played a role throughout the film, as “an accomplished executive representing a venture capital firm that was trying to buy the Daily Bugle.” After her father’s death, presumably in the second act, Jolie would have put on the Vulture suit herself and taken up the mantle. Notably, this information falls in line with a longstanding rumor that Hathaway‘s Felicia Hardy would have been revealed as Toomes’ daughter and set up as the Vulturess instead of Black Cat. It’s unknown if Black Cat and the Vulturess were separate characters in the story, or if Hathaway simply slipped into Jolie‘s role when the part became vacant. Either way, it makes for a fascinating look into a world where Spider-Man 4 actually happened.

    Source: The Direct.

  • THEORY: Bob Odenkirk is the Main Villain in ‘Wonder Man’

    THEORY: Bob Odenkirk is the Main Villain in ‘Wonder Man’

    Casting is underway for Marvel Studios’ Wonder Man, and it’s already insanely interesting. News broke recently that Aquaman breakout Yahya Abdul-Mateen II would star as the title character Simon Williams, a stuntman and actor with incredible ionic powers, and now it would seem Breaking Bad favorite Bob Odenkirk is in talks to play his manager. If this comes to fruition, Wonder Man would be coming out of the gate with two top-tier talents on board. Yet, it is a little odd to think that Kevin Feige and the folks at Marvel would sign such massively gifted performers for minor characters. Abdul-Mateen II would, of course, be around for the long haul, likely joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe for more than a few projects. Odenkirk appearing in the role of “Wonder Man’s agent,” however, almost feels like a downgrade following an award-worthy stretch on Better Call Saul. That is unless there’s more to the character than initially meets the eye.

    While not specifically named in the article revealing Odenkirk‘s potential casting, Wonder Man did have an agent in the comics that could also fill that role in the Disney+ series. Neal Saroyan, created by Gerard Jones and Jeff Johnson for Wonder Man’s second solo run in 1991, appeared as Simon Williams’ slimy talent manager for on-and-off stints over multiple years. At first, Saroyan was used mostly as a Hollywood caricature, designed to satirize the kind of awful behavior industry veterans have long been known for. For example, not long after becoming Simon’s agent, the established sleazeball purposefully orchestrates conflicts that endanger the lives of civilians so his client can look like more of a hero when he arrives to save the day. This style of promotion originates without Simon’s knowledge, but even after he learns the truth, Saroyan sticks around as a “this-is-how-the-business-works” foil for Wonder Man’s back-and-forth ethics.

    Neal spends nearly a decade in comic book obscurity, occasionally popping into Wonder Man stories as a means of driving the plot forward with his specific brand of chaos. Whether it be hiring Simon a fake sidekick to boost his image, booking appointments with supervillains, or trying to force Simon’s love interest to write a film based on tragic Avengers-based events – Saroyan was usually the man pulling the strings. It wasn’t until 2007 that he became something a lot more sinister than just a shady businessman. In a miniseries titled My Fair Super Hero, Simon’s third solo run, Neal steps up and quietly takes the part of main antagonist.

    Writer Peter David and artist Andrew Currie concoct a story in which Saroyan convinces Williams to star in a documentary reality show called – believe it or not – “My Fair Super Hero“. The premise stems from an earlier comic when Simon created a foundation known as “Second Chances”, where, being a former villain himself, he aids in the rehabilitation of criminals who want to be better. In My Fair Super Hero, Neal persuades Simon to publicly work with a superpowered assassin known as Ladykiller. Williams’ goal would be to reshape her image into a hero, under the new name “Ladyfair,” with the process being filmed as a way of bringing attention to both Wonder Man and Second Chances. A reluctant Simon agrees, and the remainder of the story revolves around Williams’ televised, eventually-romantic, relationship with Ladyfair as the duo fight off her dangerous former employers, “The Nobility”. The plot culminates in the surprise twist that Neal is not just a talent agent, but the secret leader of The Nobility and a hidden supervillain with brainwashing abilities. Saroyan waits until Simon brings Ladyfair into the presence of the Avengers, and then busts out his powers on the assassin in an effort to kill as many of the heroes as possible. Obviously, this doesn’t work, and only results in Neal’s untimely demise.

    My Fair Super Hero was not an overly memorable comic arc when it was released, but the notable casting of Bob Odenkirk as – possibly – Saroyan could mean it’s destined for an MCU makeover in the near future. Odenkirk excels at portraying fast-talking men with a secret, so it makes sense that Marvel might want him in a similar kind of role in Wonder Man. The fact that the studio would shoot for an actor of Odenkirk‘s caliber also indicates that “Wonder Man’s agent” will likely be a bigger factor in the series than originally imagined, and if that character is actually a live-action version of Saroyan, what better story to adapt than the one where he takes center stage? Depending on how Marvel chooses to implement Simon Williams’ origin in the MCU, My Fair Super Hero could actually be their best route in bringing a Disney+ series to life. It would only take some slight adjustments to fit perfectly in the context of the world they’ve established.

    Murphy’s Multiverse has already speculated that Abdul-Mateen II‘s hero could first debut as a villain in 2024’s Thunderbolts film. If this occurs, it will give Williams a genuine reason within the MCU to have founded an organization like Second Chances before aligning himself with a rather convincing representative of Hollywood. Furthermore, early reports on Wonder Man stated it was possible the series adapts the popular “mockumentary” style of television, another concept Murphy’s Multiverse got a jump on before its time. This idea was made more realistic by the hiring of Andrew Guest, a well-regarded mockumentary-style writer, to work on the show’s scripts. A My Fair Super Hero adaptation, which, as previously stated, sees Williams starring in a documentary reality series, would work naturally with this type of television.

    As for Williams’ partner and love interest in the arc, Ladykiller, Marvel Studios could choose to keep the character for the show. Alternatively, they could go for something a little bit bigger. My Fair Super Hero, the comic, begins with a discussion between Simon and Neal about the odds of Scarlet Witch’s redemption. At the time, her public image had just taken a turn for the worst, as it has recently done in the MCU. The conversation happens because Simon, who shares brain patterns with the Vision, is the other major romantic partner for Wanda Maximoff in the Marvel universe. So, putting all the pieces together, one comes up with quite the pitch for Wonder Man on Disney+ – Abdul-Mateen II’s Simon Williams founds Second Chances and hires Odenkirk’s Neal Saroyan as his agent to build upon a burgeoning career in Hollywood. Saroyan convinces Williams to create a documentary series in which he attempts to turn around the biggest public fall from grace in history and reestablish the Scarlet Witch as an Avengers-worthy superhero. Simon and Wanda begin to fall for each other as their mockumentary leads them on comical adventures around the MCU, culminating in a moment where Saroyan reveals himself as the villain and tries to force Wanda into once again losing it.

    Odenkirk gets his moment in the Marvel spotlight as a big bad, flexing his best entertainment muscles as a smooth-talker with the power of mental manipulation, and is more satisfyingly used in his one-off appearance. Simon develops his place in the MCU and solidifies his code of morals, while Wanda returns to superhero status. All wrapped in a fun, She-Hulk-style series on Disney+. It’s a win all around, and it only takes an obscure storyline from 2007 to get it done.

  • ‘Andor:’ Andy Serkis Unveils Character’s Backstory

    ‘Andor:’ Andy Serkis Unveils Character’s Backstory

    Andor, the latest Disney+ series from Lucasfilm, has been full of surprises. Perhaps the biggest, however, was the shocking appearance of an established Star Wars actor in a brand-new role. In the series’ eighth episode, fan favorite performer Andy Serkis was revealed as lovable tough-guy Kino Loy, the foreman at an Imperial factory facility for imprisoned workers on the planet Narkina 5. Diego Luna‘s titular Rebel finds himself captive in the facility after a skirmish lands him on the Empire’s radar, and he quickly learns that Serkis‘ Loy is not a man to be trifled with. Unfortunately, aside from the fact that Kino is the man-in-charge for prison Unit 5-2-D, not much else has been told about the character’s backstory within the Star Wars universe.

    Although not technically official, Serkis opened up about where he feels Loy came from in a recent interview with the folks at Collider. Speaking to Steve Weintraub, the former Planet of the Apes star explained his opinion that Loy was once a shop steward who fought for workers’ rights, an act that eventually led to problems with the Empire and a forced assignment to Narkina 5. Having learned his lesson, Serkis‘ foreman is now doing what he’s told and biding his time until his final 250 days in prison are complete. The actor elaborated:

    When he was incarcerated, he then almost sheds any desire to look out for other people apart from himself. Just do his time and get out. To try and get out and just survive the sentence, the torture, the desensitization. I think it was that desensitization that made me perhaps have that slightly lost but kind of hardened and toughened shell.

    Andy Serkis

    Serkis previously portrayed the mysterious Supreme Leader Snoke via motion capture in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens and 2017’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi. His antagonist’s origin was the subject of heavy debate before being killed off in The Last Jedi and was ultimately revealed as a failed clone of Ian McDiarmid‘s Emperor Palpatine in 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. No such debate will be present here, in Serkis‘ first live-action appearance in the Star Wars galaxy.

    Source: Collider

  • RUMOR: ‘Logan’ Breakout Dafne Keen Joins ‘The Acolyte’

    RUMOR: ‘Logan’ Breakout Dafne Keen Joins ‘The Acolyte’

    Lost in the shuffle of Star Wars content on Disney+ has been The Acolyte, an upcoming series exploring the rise of the Dark Side during the final days of the High Republic era. Fortunately for fans, more exciting news is on the way. According to The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider, Logan breakout Dafne Keen is the latest star to join the growing cast. If true, Keen would appear alongside Bodies Bodies Bodies lead Amandla Stenberg, whose involvement with The Acolyte was long-rumored and officially confirmed during San Diego Comic-Con in July. The project is set to be developed by Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland, who will serve as head writer and showrunner, and Rayne Roberts, who was previously a crew member on Lucasfilm’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

    Keen gained international attention at a young age, playing the fearsome Wolverine clone Laura, a.k.a. X-23, in 2017’s critically acclaimed film Logan. Since then, the actress has spent most of her time starring in HBO’s big-budget television adaptation His Dark Materials, where she has performed opposite James McAvoy and Ruth Wilson. If she does have a role in The Acolyte, it’s still unknown who she might be playing. The series has been described as a “female-centric” take on the Star Wars universe, meaning she and Stenberg will likely not be the last women added to the cast.

    Its events will take place during a Star Wars era not ever shown before in live-action, so most specifics regarding the plot are difficult to speculate about. To this point, the High Republic has only been detailed in novels and comic books, and even those have not yet made it to the point where The Acolyte will reportedly pick up. As such, Keen‘s potential role and the series at large remain a giant question mark for fans.

    Source: The Hot Mic

  • ‘She-Hulk’ Concept Art Reveals Unused Daredevil Villain

    ‘She-Hulk’ Concept Art Reveals Unused Daredevil Villain

    If there was one thing She-Hulk: Attorney at Law had plenty of, it was low-tier foes for the titular hero to face. Almost weekly, fans were introduced to new, second-rate baddies from the Marvel universe, whether they be in the courtroom or making ill-advised decisions in the streets. In fact, there were so many ridiculous characters, it almost seemed like nothing the writers pitched ever hit the cutting room floor. Unfortunately, that is not true. It would seem that at least one minor villain actually failed to make the grade, and was removed from the show prior to filming.

    Concept artist Wesley Burt, who did a lot of the early design work on the series, took to Instagram to reveal a classic Daredevil villain was, at one point, supposed to make an appearance in She-Hulk. Carl Burbank, better known as Bushwacker, is a mercenary and longtime enemy of the Man Without Fear. Formerly a priest, he abandoned his vows after a string of deaths in his parish, and instead became a paid killer for the CIA. He was outfitted with weaponized, cybernetic arms, which he eventually used to get jobs from bigger baddies like Kingpin and The Hood.

    Burt claims that Bushwacker would have appeared in an early episode of She-Hulk, though it’s unclear where he would have fit in. Based in the show’s track record, it’s likely the character would have had a small, comedic role. Burt essentially confirms this when he says the mercenary would have struggled to change out and load his “robohands” during his time on screen. Either way, it would have been cool to see such a deep-cut Marvel villain in live-action. Perhaps Marvel Studios will find somewhere else to use Bushwacker soon.

    Source: Instagram