ComicBookMovie is claiming to have an inside scoop on the shape of the upcoming Marvel mega movie crossover, The Avengers. Apparently, the main villains in the film will be Marvel's iconic bad guy alien race, the Skrulls.
The evil green-skinned, shape-shifting menaces have been pestering the superheroes of the Marvel Universe since they first appeared in the second issue of The Fantastic Four back in 1962. However, their inclusion in any Marvel film seemed like a long-shot at best.
Entertaining this rumor, what could this empire of cosmos-traveling baddies potentially bring to a film that will contain not only Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man, but Chris Hemsworth's Thor, and Chris Evans' Captain America?
The general belief about The Avengers, was that its conflict would involve stopping the rampaging Hulk, who had somehow been brainwashed to do the bidding of evil. In the case of the comic book canon, Thor's nemesis and half-brother Loki (who in the Thor movie will be played by Tom Hiddleston,) was the culprit behind this plot, which was the impetus for the initial formation of the Avengers team. However, the report indicates that the Skrulls will somehow replace Loki's role as the puppet-masters in this plot to exploit the Hulk.
Additionally, the Skrulls' enemies (which make them our friends,) the race of the Kree will also apparently be a presence in the film. This rumor may be validated by the other rumor floating about that 90210 actor Kevin Pennington was slated to play a Kree character called Noh-Varr. (Although there was also speculation that he would play the Hulk's teenage friend, Rick Jones.)
The Avengers will undoubtedly have a lot of hype to live up to. And rightfully so, considering the scope of the project. Including the Skrulls in any Marvel film, much less the biggest of all time, could be a risky move. For one thing, it will be the crossing of a major threshold into the "cosmic" aspects of the Marvel comics universe. For the first time in any version of the Marvel movie mythos, we could be leaving the security of not just a city setting, but a terrestrial setting altogether. There is a possibility that such a thing could alienate the average moviegoer. While one could argue that Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer had already done so with the Silver Surfer and "Gas Cloud Galactus," it's still quite a step from a group of aliens invading the Earth in a 50's schlock, Invasion of the Body Snatchers kind of way. Just thinking of the Skrulls as being in the same universe as Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man, leaves one scratching at the head.
However, on the flip-side, based on the success of the Iron Man films, and the possible success of Thor and Captain America, this aspect could have the potential to expand the realm of what's relatable to the average moviegoer. In that sense, a successful outing with a Skrulls storyline could lead Marvel to entertain putting more of their cosmic mythos into films.
At the end of the day, these are just rumors. Plus, I'm sure the film's direction (be it in the hands of Joss Whedon or someone else,) will keep things anchored just enough in the realm of what's relatable for the viewer who's just looking to chomp on some popcorn while watching explosions and asses getting kicked by superheroes. Because if there was any comic film that absolutely cannot be screwed-up, this is the one.
Whatever happens, with whoever, it's all going down when The Avengers hits theaters on May 4, 2012.
Source: ComicBookMovie
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the3beast
no skrulls in first avengers movie! loki makes a good villian for any casual fans they wont need to worry about learning a new villian and plus with loki staying villian there wont need to be any explanation of his origins that was taking care of in thor. skrulls as villians will take too much time too explain their origin and why they came after earth. the avengers movie better be awesomeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
Val9001
Since these series of movies are following the plot lines of comics already done... I like all the ideas being tossed around on this forum. Yes, a gradual build up to the Ultimate/Avengers Movie story-line should include Loki first... as echoed through the Marvel/Avengers and Ultimate/Avengers universe. The upcoming movies are just laying the ground work for the, no-pun intended, "ulimate story line" being the Avengers Movie.
Be it Loki, Red Skull, Mandarin, Ultron or the "US Government running amok"... will eventually lead to the "Aliens" Theory. I just hope that the Directors/Producers of the upcoming movies will follow the plot-line as closely as possible.. to the already established and succesful comic book series, Ultimate/Avengers.
But... let's not confuse the truth... Films and Books will vary ever-so-slightly. And ultimately, the director/producer/company will decide the fate of a promising movie/franchise or the screaming multitude of fans telling them to go back and do this the right-way. Just call these guys to get a good idea of what a good book to movie making is all about! (Jon Favreau, Chris Nolan, J.J. Abrahams, Guillermo Del Toro and Peter Jackson)
Thanks again for the rants and raves... Two Cents!
RickAstin
I think a large scale threat of this caliber is a good idea....of course they're going to have to catch us off guard with some people we assumed were just people in those respective films...actually being skrulls....the skrulls will have had to have been here (At least since the 1940's) for them to get the kind of treatment they need...
if it's just an alien invasion they could have just used the Kree...
skrulls need that hidden amongst you thing....plus a good "you started this" argument...since I doubt reed Richards will have turned them into cows in this version...
that also being said...I think the creation of ultron would be a wise move...why?
1- Awesome avengers villain..as a secondary or major baddie for the first film or the second....
2- Once he's defeated in said avengers film in an awesome last second kamikaze run from iron man...and all the credits roll and everything is peachy... Damaged Ironman armor's eyes light up...without anyone in said armor..
3- next solo ironman film = sentient armor storyline...the armor is not the main villain here....but once the main villain is taken down...the true danger comes to light..
4- Follow up avengers film....avengers vs an army of Ironmen led by Ultron..
markinorlando
Seeming that all Marvel movies are intended as trilogies, I dont think the Skrulls should be the main villian in te first movie. They should be a build up throughout the trilogy to the last movie. I believe that Ultron/Vision should be the main villian. Thor, Iron Man and CA are being introduced in their own movies but we have more Avengers to introduce. Using Ultron you could introduce Wasp and Giant Man and possibly work in Hawkeye. I;m sure the Skrulls bould be worked in as well as seminals like Black Panther. They could ultimately spin off so many Marvel properties with these movies by introducing known heroes/villians into bit parts like Black Widow in IM2. Providing bit parts to the Skrulls in Avengers 1 and 2 could set them up for a big clash in 3. I just hope Joss Whedon gets free rein since he is used to working with large ensemble casts otherwise Avengersis just gonna be a mess.
mckraut
Why would they do this? The best superhero movies try to stay as close to reality as they can. First two X-men, first two Spiderman, Burton and Nolan Batmen. Once you stray too far outside of reality (SPACE ALIENS!!!!) you start to lose people. Besides looked at what happened when Dr. Jones went with aliens.
qulqu_nick
Can we get a movie based on WarHammer 40k after this. It seems that nerdom has expanded into every the mainstream and I like it.
grotschm
first off bring jon favreau and stan lee in to head or have a hug part in this.secondly you need a big name villain like hulk and us loki as a driving force.AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT PULL THE FANTASIC FOUR OR SPIDER-MAN 3 WERE YOU HAVE A GREAT VILLAIN AN NOT USE THEM.finally this movie will either be a box office monster or make the last godzilla look great.
Val9001
As any good story... the plot depends on well grounded and substantial knowledge of the heroes/villains. I believe that the stories created (Iron Man, Capt America:First Avenger and Thor movies, as well as Hulk) will prove to the audience that Skrulls are actually a viable plot line. This Marvel Universe deals primarily in the Ultimates/Marvel time-line.... and to my knowledge have led everyone from the inception of Fury walking into Stark Interprises and talking about the Avengers Initiative, to create a taskforce capable of taking on the Skrull presence on earth. (You will see the tie-ins of Skrulls in Nazi Germany very soon in TFA:CA movie) You will definitely see many villains introduced (Loki, Red Skull, Mandarin (hopefully soon) and Thunderbolt Ross with loose ties with aliens. (aka. Skrulls) Please, stay tune and watch... don't throw them under the buss, just yet. I haven't been pleased with the minor creative license that has happened (Whiplash/Titanium Man)but i've enjoyed and caught on to what they're building up to in the Avengers Movie. Keep up the comments... but let's give them a chance. My two cents...
drh1975
The Skrulls shouldn't be the villains of the movie. Not the first one, anyway. Instead, they should be introduced slowly, basically making "Secret Invasion" part of the Avengers trilogy. Keep Loki as the puppet master behind the team's formation.
drh1975
The Skrulls shouldn't be the villains of the movie. Not the first one, anyway. Instead, they should be introduced slowly, basically making "Secret Invasion" part of the Avengers trilogy. Keep Loki as the puppet master behind the team's formation.
LeafyB
@channelcy
If the world ends before 2012 we just might be spared some of the atrocities you mentioned.
Also, Xmen-Spiderman crossover Would be the ultimate "nerdgasm", but it will probably suck.
Also, no Skrulls plz.
LeafyB
I registered just to share my 2 cents here.
All the recent Marvel movies are over the top and , while fun, too unbelievable. You're supposed to be able to suspend your disbelief to enjoy a fuller immersion. That problem has plagued the sequels of all these Superhero movies (among other things). It's because they cram so much content into a roughly two hour movie, and fail to cut out superfluous plot lines, characters, information... etc.
IMO they would have to make this at least a two part movie, and for the love of god release the second part no more than 6 months later. At any rate, i'm probably not even going to watch this when it comes out on starz or netflix, skrulls or no.
gravy666
Chances are, it's going to turn out that the Green Goblin was actually a Skrull pretending to be Norman Osborn, therefore defeating the purpose of most of the fighting in the Spiderman.
megamanxzxz
i dont think the skrulls would make a very good villain for the movie they should just stick with Loki or maybe Ultimo or Ultron. Basically they are going to need a threat big enough that all the superheros are needed to take it down.
BONERJAM
I wouldn't mind them using the Skrulls as long as they dont try to go all Hollywood on them and ruin their look, powers and story.
channelcy
dark knight 3, the hobbit part 2, harry potter part 2 and this movie.........if the world ends in 2012 i'll be happy, there would be no point to living longer
but anyways, my question is; why no galactus? with that FF4 movie (as crappy as it was) it DID set up galactus as the villian......
idk , i still think edward norton would repise his role for hulk , and id like to see the xmen and spiderman work into the movie, you know, for the ULTIMATE nerdgasm
DevilishBoredom
I'd like to see an Inhumans movie.
wilstar77
Skrulls? That was unexpected. I do like that they are thinking outside of the traditional superhero movie box. I don't doubt that no matter what direction they choose to go, it will be AWESOME!
DreamingDarklyRobin
This might be Joss Whedon's first work that isn't cancelled.
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