Not every Marvel hero will be suiting up for Avengers: Doomsday, and that’s got fans buzzing. But here’s where it gets controversial: three familiar faces—Idris Elba, Wunmi Mosaku, and Martin Freeman—have seemingly confirmed they won’t be part of the December blockbuster. During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, the trio playfully shut down rumors of their involvement. When asked if “everyone” is in the movie, Freeman quipped, “Apparently, not. Not everyone’s [in it],” while Mosaku jokingly added, “Rude!” Elba, ever the straight shooter, reminded the host, “My character died, Graham.”
Of the three, Mosaku’s absence as Hunter B-15 is the most surprising. Her character is a linchpin of the Time Variance Authority (TVA) and played a crucial role in Deadpool & Wolverine. Yet, despite her denials, fans are still holding out hope for a surprise appearance—after all, she didn’t outright confirm her absence. And this is the part most people miss: even if she’s not in Doomsday, her character’s importance to the MCU suggests she’ll return eventually.
Elba’s Heimdall, on the other hand, is definitively dead, residing in Valhalla. Unless the film ventures into an alternate reality Asgard, his return seems unlikely—and frankly, after years of underutilization in the MCU, it might be best to let him rest. Freeman’s Everett Ross, last seen in the Skrull base in Secret Invasion, also seems like a long shot. Given the mixed reception to that series, revisiting his storyline might not be the best use of screen time—though fans would love to see him in Black Panther 3.
Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be a star-studded affair, with Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., and newcomers like Simu Liu and Florence Pugh joining the fray. The film also introduces characters from The Fantastic Four and X-Men franchises, with Pedro Pascal, Patrick Stewart, and Channing Tatum among the highlights. Directed by the Russo Brothers and written by Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron, the movie promises to be a multiverse-spanning epic.
But here’s the real question: Is Avengers: Doomsday trying to do too much by cramming in so many characters, or is this the perfect way to celebrate the MCU’s legacy? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—are you excited for this massive ensemble, or do you think less is more? One thing’s for sure: December 18 can’t come soon enough.
