Pedro Pascal has openly supported free speech during a controversy affecting Disney and its affiliates, strengthening his stance amidst the highly anticipated release of Avengers: Doomsday. The film, which wrapped filming recently, marks a significant milestone for Marvel as it prepares for its December 18 premiere with a focus on quality visual effects in the post-production phase.
Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be Marvel’s most ambitious project since Spider-Man: No Way Home and potentially rivaling Avengers: Endgame in scope. The film’s script was co-written by Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron, with Anthony and Joe Russo directing. As the cast and crew concluded filming, Pascal took to Instagram to express his solidarity with Jimmy Kimmel, who was recently fired amid ongoing disputes, emphasizing the importance of defending free speech and democracy.
Pascal’s public show of support included the statement,
“Standing with you, Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
and reinforced his call to defend free speech and defend democracy. This comes shortly after his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, where he stars alongside Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, with Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom also featured prominently in the film’s post-credit scene.
Other prominent Marvel actors have joined Pascal in backing Kimmel. Tatiana Maslany, known for her role in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, encouraged fans to cancel their Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions. Marisa Tomei, who plays Aunt May within the MCU, also urged her followers to boycott Disney’s media holdings, including Marvel, ABC, and ESPN, signaling growing unrest among some in the Marvel community about recent company decisions.
Upcoming Production Plans for Avengers: Secret Wars
With Avengers: Doomsday completing filming, Marvel’s next major project is the December 17 release titled Avengers: Secret Wars. Sources indicate there will likely be a brief gap between the productions of Doomsday and Secret Wars, contrary to earlier reports from late last year suggesting no back-to-back shooting. The Russo brothers, who directed Doomsday, are involved but have not confirmed exact timelines for the next filming phase. Most returning cast members from Doomsday are expected to reprise their roles in Secret Wars, continuing their story arcs in the MCU’s evolving saga.
Marvel fans and industry watchers should look for further announcements in the coming months regarding Secret Wars’ production schedule and the resolution of the Jimmy Kimmel controversy. These developments could shape both Marvel’s creative direction and Disney’s public relations landscape moving forward.
Principal Cast Members in Avengers: Doomsday
The Avengers: Doomsday ensemble includes several returning and new actors, with central characters playing critical roles in the storyline. Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as Thor, adding to the star power and continuity of the MCU narrative. Vanessa Kirby stars as Sue Storm, also known as the Invisible Woman, while Joseph Quinn plays Johnny Storm, the Human Torch. Ebon Moss-Bachrach takes on the role of Ben Grimm, also known as The Thing, completing the Fantastic Four representation within the Marvel universe.
