Multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe rumors have surfaced this week, according to industry insiders. These reports cover upcoming Avengers films, VisionQuest, the X-Men reboot, and the Thunderbolts* franchise.
List of latest Marvel rumors with the Punisher and more
Original X-Men Cast in Secret Wars
Insider Daniel Richtman reports the original X-Men cast will return in Avengers: Secret Wars. Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen have also been rumored to reprise their roles as Professor X and Magneto, respectively.
Punisher vs. Paladin in VisionQuest
Insider MyTimeToShineHello teased a fight between Frank Castle and Paladin in VisionQuest. The tease came after a VisionQuest line referenced a past encounter as “just a punishing disagreement with an old friend.”
Dafne Keen’s X-23 Cameo in Doomsday
Industry insider James Mack claims Dafne Keen will return as X-23 in Avengers: Doomsday in a cameo. Keen first played the role in 2017’s Logan and reprised it in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Colossus Solo Project
Scooper Alex Perez of The Cosmic Circus stated Colossus is “not on the current roster” for the X-Men reboot. X user James Mack separately claimed, “Colossus will have a project of his own.”
Punisher Joins Thunderbolts* 2
MyTimeToShineHello also reported The Punisher will join the Thunderbolts in a sequel film. Jon Bernthal has played the role across Daredevil, The Punisher, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Bullseye Moves to the Big Screen
Alex Perez hinted at Bullseye joining the Thunderbolts on the big screen during a Q&A for The Cosmic Circus. He stated he has “heard rumors of him being brought to the silver screen and interacting with the Thunderbolts.”
Jennifer Lawrence Meets Kevin Feige
MyTimeToShineHello reported that Jennifer Lawrence recently met with Marvel head Kevin Feige. Lawrence previously played Mystique across four X-Men films, with her last appearance in 2019’s Dark Phoenix.
None of these rumors have received official confirmation from Marvel Studios.
