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The conclusion of phases 3 and 4 at the Marvel Cinematic Universe saw a great departure of actors from the studios. Primarily, certain superheroes met the end of their life and the actors playing the character had to depart.
However, certain actors remained in the MCU even after death in the earlier phases and entering phase 5 which includes Loki played by Tom Hiddleston as he got his solo series at Disney Plus which recently launched the second season of the show. Now, here’s a list of 3 actors who left the MCU and 3 who stayed.
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Robert Downey Jr’s Departure
Robert Downey Jrplayed the Iron Man more than a decade since his first appearance in the title role of the titular character in 2008. Apart from hisIron Mantrilogy and ensembled movies, the actor had several cameos in several movies in the MCU. However, Iron Man sacrificed himself to beat Thanos and save the world inAvengers: Endgame.It was tragic to see the end of the character but it was also time for Downey Jr for his MCU departure.
Chris Evans- Retired From MCU
Chris Evansjoined the MCU in 2011 withCaptain America: The First Avenger. He played the titular character in another two movies of his own franchise and continued to play the character in threeAvengersmovies and a few cameos. Steve Rogers was shown old and he decided to retire in theAvengers: Endgame.Of course, he passed his legacy and the shield to Anthony Mackie to make him the new Captain America.Endgamewas the last MCU movie Evans appeared in.
Scarlett Johansson Left MCU
Scarlett Johansson’sNatasha Romanoff aka Black Widow also met the same fate as Iron Man in theEndgame. However, she got her long-awaited solo movie Black Widow before her departure from the MCU. Making her MCU debut in 2010’sIron Man 2, Black Widow has appeared in several movies in the studio.
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Samuel L. Jackson Stayed
Samuel L. Jackson’sNick Fury is one of the integral parts of the MCU to form the very structure of the timeline. “I’m sort of the glue that holds all these guys together,” Jackson toldAV Club.“I got them into the organization, into S.H.I.E.L.D., and every now and then I show up to remind them that S.H.I.E.L.D. has a purpose. It’s been a good job. It was a nine-picture deal. I did it. It was good,”he added. Reportedly, Jackson made a deal with the studio to play the character in any movies or shows. He appeared in several MCU movies and a few shows including his solo rideSecret Invasion.
Chris Hemsworth Is Not Done Yet
Chris Hemsworthplayed God of Thunder for over a decade now. He appeared in fourThormovies and threeAvengers. Following Endgame, Hemsworth appeared inThor: Love and Thunderand the character is expected to return in the Multiverse Saga’s crossover eventsAvengers: The Kang DynastyandAvengers: Secret Wars. Thor may have more solo adventures as well.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Continued
Spider-Man is a huge hit and it is very unlikely that MCU will let go ofTom Hollandanytime soon. Holland as Spider-Man made his MCU debut in the 2016 movieCaptain America: Civil Warand in a short span of time Holland got three solo movies to his name while being an integral part of the 3rdAvengermovie. He’s not done yet,Spider-Manproducer Amy Pascal earlier revealed that a fourth Spider-Man film starring Holland andZendayais in the works.
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Lachit Roy is a seasoned writer specializing in science and entertainment news. Armed with a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Tezpur University, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to his craft.Lachit is particularly passionate about crafting engaging content on entertainment news and trends. A dedicated movie enthusiast, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the cinematic world and takes joy in disseminating the latest updates to the global fandom. When not immersed in writing, Lachit can be found indulging in his love for movies and series, occasionally tending to his garden, but predominantly expanding his expertise in the realms of his interests.
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