Mark Ruffalo Absent From Avengers: Doomsday Cast Announcement Amid Spoiler Concerns

Mark Ruffalo, known for portraying Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was notably absent from the official cast announcement for Avengers: Doomsday, sparking fan speculation. On The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Ruffalo joked that Marvel decided to cut him to prevent him from accidentally spoiling the film's ending, referencing his past history of revealing major spoilers, including the ending of Avengers: Infinity War and live-streaming parts of Thor: Ragnarok. Despite his absence from the cast list, industry insiders and Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige have suggested the announced list is not all-inclusive, leaving open the possibility that Ruffalo may still appear in the movie. Ruffalo will also reprise his role as Hulk in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which precedes Avengers: Doomsday. The film's confirmed cast includes returning favorites like Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, and new additions from the Fantastic Four and X-Men franchises, indicating a broad and diverse ensemble. Ruffalo’s playful commentary highlights both his ongoing involvement in the MCU and Marvel's cautious approach to managing spoilers for this highly anticipated installment.