‘Not Everyone’ — 3 Marvel Stars Say They’ve Been Left Out of Avengers: Doomsday, And One is Quite a Surprise

Avengers: Doomsday Cast Reveals Major Absences for Epic Team-Up

Is Marvel’s biggest crossover event missing some of its most beloved heroes? The anticipation for Avengers: Doomsday is building, but a recent revelation suggests the film’s “everyone is in it” promise may have key exceptions, leaving fans to wonder which familiar faces won’t be answering the call.

Key Stars Hint They Are Not Returning

During a recent television interview, actors Idris Elba, Wunmi Mosaku, and Martin Freeman were directly asked about their involvement in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. After a pause, Martin Freeman, who plays Everett Ross, responded, “Apparently not, not everyone.” This off-hand comment has sparked significant discussion about the final scope of the movie’s rumored massive cast.

Wunmi Mosaku, who portrays TVA leader Hunter B-15, jokingly added “Rude” when the host corrected himself to say “*most* people are in it.” Idris Elba, whose character Heimdall died in Avengers: Infinity War, simply stated, “My character died,” though death is rarely a permanent obstacle in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Why These Absences Are Significant

The potential exclusion of these characters is notable for several reasons:

• Martin Freeman’s Everett Ross: While his role has been supporting, his government ties often link street-level and global events.
• Wunmi Mosaku’s Hunter B-15: As the current head of the Time Variance Authority (TVA), her absence is puzzling. Given that Avengers: Doomsday is expected to deal heavily with multiversal consequences, the TVA’s oversight would seem crucial. Her recent cinematic cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine made a future appearance seem likely.
• Idris Elba’s Heimdall: Although deceased, the character has appeared in an afterlife capacity before. His connection to Asgardian lore and cosmic sight could have been valuable in a universe-ending threat.

These developments suggest that the creative team is making tough choices to streamline the narrative, focusing on a core group of heroes for this chapter. For more on the evolving Multiverse saga, check out {{INTERNAL_LINK:Marvel’s Multiverse explained}}.

What We Know About the Doomsday Cast

Marvel’s previous casting announcement, a year ago, did not include Elba, Mosaku, or Freeman. This aligns with their recent comments. The confirmed and expected returning heroes form a vast roster already, likely including:

• Core Avengers from past phases
• Newer heroes introduced in Phase 5 and 6
• Characters from the Fantastic Four and X-Men franchises

With so many characters vying for screen time, some fan favorites were inevitably going to be left out. The challenge for the Avengers: Doomsday writers will be balancing this enormous ensemble while delivering a coherent and emotionally satisfying story.

Final Thoughts on the Doomsday Roster

While the news that not every past hero will return for Avengers: Doomsday may disappoint some fans, it underscores the scale and selective nature of this culmination. The actors’ humorous deflection confirms that Marvel is keeping its final cards close to the chest. As the release date draws nearer, more surprises and confirmations are sure to emerge. For now, the mystery surrounding the full Avengers: Doomsday cast only deepens the intrigue for what is poised to be the MCU’s most ambitious film yet. Stay tuned for more exclusive updates on this and other major {{INTERNAL_LINK:upcoming superhero movies}}.