The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one in every of the most well liked movie franchises in the global. Many enthusiasts of the MCU know that movies are released in levels, and Phase 1 started with the debut of Iron Manstarring Robert Downey Jr. back in 2008. Since then, Marvel has launched 3 extra stages which has brought us (as of lately) to a total of 25 movies and counting.
With some of these motion pictures, several actors and actresses have been presented to the vanguard as liked heroes.
Many of those superheroes have been with the franchise for over a decade. In spending so much time on set and most probably forging bonds, one can handiest imagine that these other people have loved working for the business large. While this may be the natural assumption, let's to find out what these actors who have left the MCU really think about working for Marvel.
10 Edward Norton - The Incredible Hulk
When pondering of Bruce Banner, much more likely than no longer, Mark Ruffalo is the actor you think of. Prior to Ruffalo playing the role of Hulk in the first Avengers movie, however, Edward Norton was the green rage device in The Incredible Hulk. Norton wasn’t proud of how his suggestions have been treated, mentioning in a roast: “You know what went wrong? I wanted a better script.” Collaboration is essential, and the authentic Hulk didn’t really feel Marvel honored his ideas.
9 Dave Bautista - Drax The Destroyer
Beloved giant Drax, played by actor Dave Bautista, will most effective make an appearance in another MCU film: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. While his time on set has been fun and he has loved working along the forged, Bautista feels his occupation in Marvel has come to a herbal end. Between the bodily toll it is taken on his 52-year-old body and the storyline reaching an finish, he's content in laying Drax to relaxation.
8 Zachary Levi - Fandral
This character could also be obscure, but superfans will acknowledge this Asgardian as one in every of Thor’s close buddies. Josh Dallas was once firstly forged as this member of The Warriors Three but couldn’t decide to Thor: The Dark World. Because of this, Zachary Levi claimed the role beneath the assumption that he could be given decent screentime. He shared at Dragon Con 2021 his disappointment in the screentime he received, however says that total, he nonetheless enjoyed his time working on the film.
7 Hayley Atwell - Peggy Carter
Peggy Carter, played by British-American actress Hayley Atwell, starred no longer handiest in the first Captain America film but also in the ABC television series Agent Carter. Once the series officially wrapped, Atwell felt extra reduction than the rest. Although glad to retire from Marvel, the feminine hero had no qualms along with her director and coworkers, pronouncing in an interview: “I really like them, and I love the way ... they made me feel safe and also empowered.”
6 Clark Gregg - Agent Coulson
Clark Gregg, also known as Agent Phil Coulson, has been part of the MCU for smartly over a decade. After leaving the MCU films, he remained a celebrity on the show Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC. Gregg cherished his time with Marvel, pronouncing in his farewell message for the show’s finale: “We constructed a circle of relatives… [My persona] won, as I have, such a lot.” It’s a bittersweet goodbye as he closes the door to the MCU.
5 Hugo Weaving - Red Skull
Hugo Weaving, who performs considered one of the earliest villains in the MCU as Captain America’s enemy, was frustrated with Marvel after the movie. He felt uncomfortable reprising his position, sharing: “…[Marvel] pushed back on the contracts that we agreed on and so the money they offered me for ‘The Avengers’ was much less than I got for the very first one... And the promise once we first signed the contracts was once that the cash would develop each and every time.” He was replaced by means of Ross Marquand for Infinity War and Endgame.
4 Terrence Howard - Rhodey/War Machine
Fans that have been with Marvel since the beginning know that Rhodey was once briefly recast after the first movie, transferring from Terrence Howard to Don Cheadle. All varieties of rumors have unfold about Howard’s complaint with the corporate, and after a decade of leaving us wondering, he shared his stance during an interview with Andy Cohen: “Am I going to come back and be War Machine? They could have a huge franchise off of it, but f*** ‘em.”
3 Chris Evans - Captain America
America’s Boy Scout, liked by way of many, Steve Rodgers was once written off through choosing existence together with his love over the protect at the end of ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ After being part of the MCU for nearly 10 years, Chris Evans was ready to retire the hero lifestyle and peacefully transition out of the franchise. Although director Kevin Feige firmly stated Evans won’t reprise his role, there aren't any laborious emotions between the actor and the franchise.
2 Scarlett Johansson - Black Widow

The Phase 1 superhero and first feminine Avenger officially left the MCU earlier this yr after her closing film, Black Widow, launched each in theaters and thru the Disney+ streaming services. Scarlett Johansson hit Marvel with a lawsuit as a result of, as a common development, the corporate drastically slashed her pay in spite of their existing contract. Despite this scary event, Johansson was satisfied along with her time on set and is worked up to step apart to make approach for new beginnings.
1 Robert Downey Jr. - Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr., the debut superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been the center of numerous rumors over the remaining 11 years relating to the franchise. Regardless of what’s been stated, the actor who brought Iron Man/Tony Stark to life has nothing however love for Marvel. He shared that it was among the greatest joys to play the iconic hero, and left the company with a cheerful middle.
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