Wondering who’s missing from Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday? The cast reveal confirmed 27 actors, but several major MCU and X-Men stars were missing. Here’s a look at those who remain unconfirmed and what insiders are suggesting about their potential return.
List of unannounced Marvel actors who could be in Avengers: Doomsday’s cast
Marvel announced 27 cast members for Avengers: Doomsday, including Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, and Patrick Stewart, but many other major MCU and X-Men actors remain unconfirmed.
Robert Downey Jr. posted on Instagram, “That’s what u call a deep bench of talent… an extra long one… That must be it…right?” Marvel replied, “@robertdowneyjr there’s always room for more…” Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit) added, “Sources tell THR… there will be more actors in this.”
Insider MyTimeToShineHello listed over 40 additional rumored cast names for Avengers: Doomsday. Here are the unconfirmed returning characters and actors rumored to be missing from Marvel’s cast reveal:
- Tom Holland (Spider-Man)
Not officially named in the Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal. - Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye)
Unannounced but rumored to return per MyTimeToShineHello. - Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury)
Not part of the announced 27 actors, though widely expected. - Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange)
Not confirmed, but frequently mentioned in leaks. - Chris Pratt (Star-Lord)
Name not included in official announcements. - Hugh Jackman (Wolverine)
Not announced despite speculation following Deadpool & Wolverine. - Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool)
Not listed by Marvel but mentioned in multiple leaks. - Mark Ruffalo (Hulk)
Unconfirmed for Doomsday but consistently rumored. - Brie Larson (Captain Marvel)
Absent from the revealed cast list, but likely to return. - Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk)
Not announced but included in circulating rumors. - Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel)
Name not present in the initial cast drop. - Oscar Isaac (Moon Knight)
Not officially attached to Doomsday yet. - Evangeline Lilly (Wasp)
Not among the confirmed ensemble. - Don Cheadle (War Machine)
Not named in the main cast for Avengers: Doomsday. - Chris Evans (Captain America)
Absent from Marvel’s announcement, but has already been reported to be returning. - Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch)
Not included in the official listing. - Teyonah Parris (Monica Rambeau)
Not listed in the initial reveal. - Lashana Lynch (Maria Rambeau)
Not among the confirmed names. - Charlie Cox (Daredevil)
Unannounced despite strong speculation. - Jon Bernthal (Punisher)
Not confirmed by Marvel for Doomsday. - Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter)
Rumored but unconfirmed. - Andrew Garfield (Spider-Man)
Not officially revealed for the cast. - Tobey Maguire (Spider-Man)
Missing from the official lineup. - Benedict Wong (Wong)
Not confirmed for the Doomsday ensemble. - Danai Gurira (Okoye)
Unlisted among the 27 actors. - Mahershala Ali (Blade)
Not confirmed despite the ongoing development of his solo film. - Kit Harington (Black Knight)
Not included in the announced cast for Avengers: Doomsday. - Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Wonder Man)
Set to debut in 2025’s Wonder Man series on Disney+. - Famke Janssen (Jean Grey)
Not announced for Doomsday. - Halle Berry (Storm)
Not listed among the 27 confirmed actors. - Anna Paquin (Rogue)
Absent from Marvel’s announcement. - Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow)
Considered unlikely to return.
None of the Eternals or the current Guardians of the Galaxy members were listed. Many names added to the MCU in Disney+ Marvel shows were also excluded. But any of the aforementioned names could be brought back. The ones that don’t return in Doomsday could also be in Avengers: Secret Wars. So, don’t lose hope if your favorite characters haven’t been announced yet!
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