Alan Cumming Films Avengers: Doomsday in Isolated Secrecy

Alan Cumming, reprising his role as Nightcrawler in Marvel's upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, described the filming experience as highly secretive and unusual, involving extensive use of green screens, face replacements, and fake character names to maintain confidentiality. He admitted to filming most scenes in isolation without knowing which actors he was interacting with, reflecting Marvel Studios' strict measures to prevent leaks. This secrecy led to Cumming inadvertently revealing a detail about sharing a fight scene with Pedro Pascal, who plays Mister Fantastic, which he later acknowledged might have been incorrect. Other returning actors, including Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Rebecca Romijn, also noted the secretive and unfinished nature of the script during production. Avengers: Doomsday is set to be a significant crossover event marking the end of the MCU's Multiverse Saga, featuring characters from Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four, previous Avengers films, and legacy X-Men. The film is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026.