Anthony Russo discusses challenges of evolving Marvel characters in Avengers: Doomsday
Anthony Russo, co-director of the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday, spoke about character evolution during a Q&A after an Avengers: Endgame Encore screening.
Balancing fan expectations and story needs
Russo stated that finding a balance between moving the story forward and honoring beloved characters is very difficult. He noted that the directors use their own meters because they love the characters in the same way many fans do.
Acknowledging diverse audience opinions
The director explained that fandom does not speak with a single voice regarding which versions of characters people respond to. He described this complex relationship as something that requires respect for the storytelling journey these figures have had up to now.
Goal to surprise audiences
Russo and his brother Joe aim to surprise themselves regarding where characters can go and what they can do. The directors hope that this approach will ultimately surprise audiences as well.
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