The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to captivate audiences with a steady stream of exciting content both in theaters and on Disney+. The eagerly awaited installment, Avengers: Doomsday, is shaping up to be a blockbuster with an impressive ensemble cast, including prominent figures from the X-Men franchise. Kelsey Grammer, who reprises his role as Beast, recently shared insights about the shooting process that could leave fans scratching their heads.
Details surrounding Avengers: Doomsday remain scarce; however, the prospect of fresh character pairings has piqued the curiosity of long-time Marvel followers. In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Grammer described the filming experience as a whirlwind of overlapping schedules. He noted, “It’s like a ‘hail-fellow-well-met.’ I didn’t work with a lot of the other guys because so much of it is like, ‘Oh, somebody flies in from this place for a week, somebody flies in from that place.’ and then somehow we end up on screen together.” This unique filming ambiance suggests complex interactions among characters that audiences will soon witness on screen.
The cast announcement for Doomsday highlighted an extensive roster of superheroes, igniting speculation about the dynamics between them. Grammer pointed out that while he may not have shared set time with all his co-stars, Beast will interact with various characters not physically present during his filming. This adds an intriguing layer of complexity to how The Russo Brothers plan to weave these narratives together in what is anticipated to be another grand cinematic saga.
Grammer’s return to the role of Beast was marked by his appearance in The Marvels, where viewers were treated to a surprising twist involving Monica Rambeau awakening in a dimension where the X-Men exist. Beyond this cameo, he is set for a more substantial role in Avengers: Doomsday. Reflecting on his return, Grammer expressed his enthusiasm, describing the MCU as “an extraordinary franchise” and sharing his gratitude for being invited back.
Fans are particularly eager to see how the X-Men will integrate into the larger narrative of the film, especially with many beloved characters making a comeback. Alongside Grammer, Patrick Stewart is set to reprise his role as Professor X, while Ian McKellen returns as Magneto, James Marsden as Cyclops, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, and Channing Tatum as Gambit. Tatum’s character, recently introduced in Deadpool & Wolverine, will finally cement his place within the X-Men team. However, the fates of these characters, particularly in their encounters with Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, remain uncertain.
With a mix of highs and lows in the recent MCU landscape, there is considerable pressure on The Russo Brothers to revitalize the franchise and deliver a compelling narrative. The inclusion of beloved mutants in a star-studded cast is certainly seen as a promising move.
All will become clearer when Avengers: Doomsday premieres in theaters on December 18th, forming part of the 2026 movie release calendar. Fans anxiously await further revelations about how Kelsey Grammer and the X-Men will play a role in this epic storyline.
