Halle Berry addressed the possibility of reprising her X-Men role in Avengers Doomsday. She says...
Halle Berry recently has addressed rumors about her reprising her role as Storm in Marvel's upcoming sequel, Avengers: Doomsday. While several of her former X- Men co-stars, including Patrick Stewart (Professor X) and Ian McKellen (Magneto), are confirmed to return, Berry stated that fans should not expect her to appear in the film. In an interview, she humorously remarked, "Keep waiting, it's not going to be there," effectively shutting down speculation.
Berry's comments have sparked mixed reactions among fans, with some expressing disappointment and others holding out hope for a surprise appearance. Despite her absence, the film promises to be an exciting crossover, blending X-Men characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Despite Marvel's announcement showcasing several of her former X-Men co-stars returning, Berry stated in an interview at CinemaCon, "Keep waiting, it's not gonna be there" she emphasized. This news comes after Marvel released photos of directors' chairs bearing the names of returning cast members, but Berry's name was notably absent.
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Berry's decision has left fans disappointed, as she played Storm in multiple X-Men films, including X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Halle Berry, known for her portrayal of Storm in the early X-Men trilogy and X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), has previously addressed the possibility of returning for Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday and its sequel, Avengers: Secret War. While she once left the door open, saying "you never know" she shared in an interview released in September 2024, laughing. "We'll find out." she has now confirmed that she will not be reprising her role in Avengers: Doomsday. Despite this, fans continue to celebrate her iconic contributions to the X-Men franchise.
Marvel's announcement on March 26 thrilled fans by confirming that several iconic X-Men actors will return for Avengers: Doomsday. The lineup includes Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, Kelsey Grammer as The Beast, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, and James Marsden as Cyclops. Their inclusion marks a significant crossover between the X-Men universe and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, creating excitement for this next chapter in the Avengers saga.
With such a stellar cast, it seems like the film is gearing up to be an epic event!
Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be a star-studded spectacle, with confirmed appearances by several key Avengers cast members. Among them are Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America, Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier, and Chris Hemsworth as Thor. Hemsworth, interestingly, also stars alongside Halle Berry in the upcoming thriller Crime 101.
With such a powerful lineup, the film is generating immense anticipation!
Marvel has confirmed that Robert Downey Jr., who previously portrayed Iron Man, will take on a dramatically different role as supervillain Doctor Victor von Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. Additionally, he is slated to appear in Avengers: Secret Wars, set for release in 2027, further cementing his ongoing involvement in the MCU.
Meanwhile, Chris Evans has stated that he has no plans to return as Captain America, marking a notable omission from the cast. In a January interview, Evans humorously dismissed reports of his comeback, saying he is "happily retired" from the role. These updates highlight the evolving lineup of characters and actors in Marvel's ambitious upcoming projects.
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