We got our first brief glimpse of the Mad Titan known asThanosat the very end ofMarvel’s The Avengers, but the character truly took shape in last year’sGuardians of the Galaxy, portrayed byJosh Brolin. We also saw him briefly at the end ofAvengers: Age of Ultronthis summer. We’ll surely be seeing him again in the near future, as Marvel prepares to launchPhase Threewith next year’sCaptain America: Civil War, which ends withAvengers: Infinity War Part IandAvengers: Infinity War - Part II. While doing press for his thrillerEverest, in theaters September 18,Josh Brolinrevealed he isn’t sure what superhero movie he’ll turn up in next. Here’s what he had to say, when asked if he’ll show up inCaptain America: Civil War.
“I don’t know which one I’m in. That’s aKevin Feigequestion. I know the trajectory of what they’re doing, but I don’t know exactly which one I’m in.”
SinceCaptain America: Civil Warwrapped production earlier this month, and we never heard about Thanos' presence in the story, it seems unlikely he will pop up in this firstPhase Threemovie. However, it’s possible that he could be brought in for reshoots. We’re not sure what Marvel’s plans for Thanos may be at this time. The actor also spoke about doing research at comic book stores, and connecting with die-hard fans.
“I love going into a comic book store and a guy connecting me with Thanos, and seeing the incredible regressive awe that happens. Like you see them lose 30 years in can’t-breathe awe. That’s fun, and I have a lot of respect for those fans. I’m excited about doing it, I really am.”
Avengers: Age of Ultronhelped set up Avengers: Infinity War Part I andAvengers: Infinity War - Part II, when Thor (Chris Hemsworth) first learned of the Infinity Stones, after he was put under a mystical spell byScarlet Witch(Elizabeth Olsen). During the end credit sequence, Thanos shows up with theInfinity Gauntlet, stating “Fine. I’ll do it myself,” meaning he will start trying to collect the Inifnity Stones himself. As of now, there is very little we know about Avengers: Infinity War Part I andAvengers: Infinity War - Part II, butJosh Brolinrevealed he’s looking forward to taking on all of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
“I don’t have a favorite because it’s me against all of them. I think the entirety is what I’m most looking forward to. Each and every one. I’m bringing the wrath.”
Are you looking forward to seeing what Thanos will do in the two-partAvengers: Infinity War? We still have several years before these films hit theaters, with Avengers: Infinity War Part I arriving August 13, 2025 andAvengers: Infinity War - Part IIarriving June 08, 2025. Production on both movies is said to last nine months, with shooting scheduled to begin in late 2016. Stay tuned for more updates on Avengers: Infinity War Part I andAvengers: Infinity War - Part II.
