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Alan Cumming’s Offhand Remark Fuels Avengers: Doomsday Speculation

Naser Nahandian by Naser Nahandian
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Alan Cumming’s return to Marvel’s cinematic lineup has already created a stir, but it’s an offhand comment during a recent interview that may have ignited a new round of speculation about Avengers: Doomsday. During a promotional conversation with BuzzFeed UK, the actor, known for portraying Nightcrawler in 2003’s X2: X-Men United, shared an anecdote that has led many to believe a key scene in the upcoming film may involve a direct clash with Pedro Pascal’s Mister Fantastic.

Marvel Studios has remained characteristically silent on the storyline of Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to release on May 1, 2026. However, Cumming’s remark—delivered with a casual tone—implied that his character might be involved in an action sequence with Pascal’s Reed Richards. “I was learning stunts yesterday for some fight scene and I just think, I’m 60 years old. 23 years ago, I played that superhero,” Cumming said. “I was kind of old for a superhero even then. And now I’m back doing it. And that, to me, is hilarious.”

He continued, “I’m sort of learning these fights and I’m like, ‘What? Who am I fighting with?’ And they said, ‘You’re hitting Pedro Pascal against the head,’ or something.”

This offhand detail has drawn immediate interest among Marvel followers. Many have interpreted it as a potential confirmation of a battle scene between Nightcrawler, a teleporting mutant from the Fox X-Men continuity, and Mister Fantastic, the elastic-bodied leader of the Fantastic Four. While Marvel has not confirmed such a plot element, the idea of characters from different universes clashing fits within the ongoing narrative structure Marvel has developed since introducing multiverse concepts in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Cumming’s involvement in Avengers: Doomsday follows a 21-year hiatus from the franchise. His return was first made public in March, when he posted a message on Instagram accompanied by a promotional image of Nightcrawler. The caption read, “Never say never!” Fans of the character responded with enthusiasm, especially given that Cumming’s portrayal in X2 remains one of the most visually inventive performances in the early wave of superhero films. His interpretation of Kurt Wagner blended a sense of melancholy with kinetic physicality, aided by special effects that emphasized the character’s teleportation abilities.

Pascal, who joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe officially this summer, is set to portray Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, releasing July 25. His casting was met with widespread attention, following a period of intense speculation around who would take on the role. Pascal’s prior performances in The Mandalorian and The Last of Us contributed to fan interest, positioning him as a versatile actor capable of leading one of Marvel’s core teams.

The interaction between Nightcrawler and Mister Fantastic, if it occurs in the way Cumming described, could present a visually complex sequence. Nightcrawler’s ability to disappear and reappear instantaneously, combined with his agility and martial arts background, contrasts sharply with Mister Fantastic’s flexible form, which allows him to stretch, compress, and morph his body in ways that defy conventional physics. A battle between the two characters would serve as both a stylistic showcase and a potential symbol of inter-franchise tension.

Beyond the potential fight itself, Cumming’s comment has broader implications for how Avengers: Doomsday might approach its storyline. There has been ongoing speculation that the film will involve a multiversal conflict, bringing together characters from the X-Men films produced by 20th Century Fox, the newer Fantastic Four iteration, and the established Avengers line-up. While Marvel has teased such possibilities in past films, including Professor X’s cameo in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, a full-scale crossover has yet to materialize in a mainline Avengers release.

The confirmed cast for Avengers: Doomsday includes a wide range of characters pulled from across Marvel’s various properties. In addition to Cumming and Pascal, returning cast members include Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, and Letitia Wright as Shuri/Black Panther. X-Men actors such as Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), James Marsden (Cyclops), and Rebecca Romijn (Mystique) are also part of the ensemble. The lineup features characters from every major Marvel storyline over the past two decades, underscoring the scale of the project.

Adding to the sense of anticipation is the casting of Robert Downey Jr. in the role of Doctor Doom, one of Marvel’s most iconic antagonists. While Downey is best known for portraying Tony Stark/Iron Man, his role as Doom has generated considerable attention, especially since the character serves as a major figure in many multiverse-themed comic arcs. If the film does include clashes between teams from different universes, Doctor Doom may serve as the central threat that forces these factions to unite.

Cumming’s lighthearted tone has left room for ambiguity. It’s unclear whether his comment about fighting Pedro Pascal was literal, paraphrased, or reflective of an early stunt rehearsal that may not even appear in the final cut. However, this uncertainty has not stopped speculation from circulating rapidly among fans. Given the scale of the production and Marvel’s history of secrecy, even small remarks from cast members tend to be dissected in search of meaning.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has increasingly incorporated elements from its multiverse concept to expand storytelling possibilities. This shift has allowed for previously separate continuities—such as the X-Men films produced by 20th Century Fox and the Sony-backed Spider-Man projects—to coexist or interact with the primary MCU storyline. Characters such as Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Men appeared alongside Tom Holland’s Peter Parker in Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Professor X’s cameo in Multiverse of Madness further blurred the lines between franchises.

By including a character like Nightcrawler, played by the same actor who portrayed him in a pre-MCU film, Marvel continues to build on this multiversal foundation. It also introduces questions about canon and continuity: are these characters exact versions from their earlier appearances, or variants drawn from alternate timelines? Marvel has used this ambiguity to its advantage, allowing for reinterpretation without fully discarding past narratives.

Pascal’s Mister Fantastic will provide the first official look at this new version of the Fantastic Four. The team’s presence in Avengers: Doomsday suggests that Marvel is preparing to position them as key players in the next cycle of its shared universe. Historically, the Fantastic Four has held a foundational place in Marvel Comics, often serving as the connective tissue between different arcs and cosmic storylines. Their introduction could signal a renewed emphasis on exploration, science fiction themes, and interdimensional travel.

If the fight Cumming mentioned is included in the film, it may not be limited to simple conflict. Marvel films often use confrontation as a device for character development or as a precursor to team formation. The fight may begin with misunderstanding or opposition, only to shift into reluctant cooperation. Previous MCU films have employed this approach in initial clashes between heroes, such as Iron Man and Thor in The Avengers or Captain America and Black Panther in Civil War.

While Marvel Studios has declined to comment on Cumming’s remarks or the speculation surrounding them, the actor’s comments have reinvigorated interest in what remains one of the most tightly controlled productions in development. Given that Avengers: Doomsday will serve as a central entry in Phase Six, expectations are high that it will unify numerous threads introduced over the past decade and a half.

The scale of the ensemble and the inclusion of legacy actors from earlier franchises marks a departure from the standalone tone of recent MCU installments. It suggests a pivot toward large-scale ensemble storytelling, reminiscent of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Those films, which relied on the convergence of multiple subplots and character arcs, were pivotal in defining the MCU’s previous saga. Avengers: Doomsday appears poised to replicate that structure on a wider, more fragmented scale, drawing not just from the MCU, but from adjacent cinematic continuities.

As the release date draws nearer and promotional materials begin to surface, questions raised by Cumming’s interview are likely to persist. Until Marvel offers official confirmation, speculation around a Nightcrawler vs. Mister Fantastic fight will remain just that—an open thread in a wider discussion about what fans should expect from the next chapter in Marvel’s evolving cinematic framework.

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