It would be too easy for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to use the multiverse as a lifeline to bridge any narrative or mythological gaps and simply bring back whoever they wanted, with a prepared explanation of how it happened permanently in their place.
“Because the multiverse” is an umbrella term that could sink a franchise if overused, but it would be fair to say that Kevin Feige has given us enough reason to trust his instincts.
That being said, a new rumor, which we should point out originated on Reddit (albeit it comes from a leak with a proven track record), claims that the company’s creative director will use the idea of alternate realities and branching timelines to rephrase.
familiar characters with younger actors in the future, which only begs the question, why? After all, the MCU became the biggest game in town by balancing the sequels of established favorites with fresh blood, something that will continue through Phase Four.
Anthony Mackie has just established himself as Captain America, Hailee Steinfeld and Florence Pugh will take on the mantles of Hawkeye and Black Widow respectively, Tatiana Maslany will become the franchise’s next gamma-irradiated superhero, Dominique Thorne’s Ironheart will occupy the middle ground between. armored predecessors Tony Stark. and Rhodey and Wakanda Forever will debut a new Black Panther, so many of the MCU marquee names already have replacements lined up.
Then when you factor in Shang-Chi, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man, Scarlet Witch, Echo, and more, who are getting future movies and TV shows of their own headed by stars between the ages of 18 and 32, There’s no justifiable reason for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to recast any of its big names for long, if that’s part of the plan.
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