Actors rarely get to say what they want from a franchise while they are still inside it, so a performer openly describing a hoped-for crossover before a major ensemble release is unusual enough to be noticed. The remark itself is not a commitment. Studios plan these narratives years in advance, and a wish expressed in an interview has no bearing on contracts or scheduling. What it does reveal is how the cast see the characters. An actor who has played the same role across several films develops opinions about what would make the character more interesting, and those opinions often match what fans have been saying online for years. That overlap is why the quote travelled. The practical question is whether the larger story has room for the pairing. Crossovers are expensive to arrange, and adding one usually means removing something else. For the moment this remains a wish rather than a plan, but the fact that it was said aloud at all tells you how freely the franchise is being discussed internally.
Known as the Multiverse Saga, there have been plenty of movies in Phases 4, 5, and 6 that push the boundaries of what fans had come to expect from comic book films. One of those movies wasDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the 2022 blockbuster that grossed over $950 million at the worldwide box office. Starring tenuredDoctor Strangeveterans such asBenedict Cumberbatch,Benedict Wong, andChiwetel Ejiofor,Doctor Strange 2also introducedXochitl Gomezas America Chavez, who has the power to travel to different realities.
Gomez’s America Chavez is not yet confirmed for a role inAvengers: Doomsday, but given her unique skill set and the movie’s multiversal implications, most fans are expecting her to show up in some capacity. During a recent interview with Collider’sSamantha Coleyto talk about hernewCat in the Hatmoviereleasing this Friday, Gomez revealed her dream MCU crossover with a star who has quietly become one of the franchise’s biggest connecting tissues in the last few years. When asked who she wants to see America Chavez team up with when she returns to the MCU, Gomez told Collider:
“I don’t know, honestly. I think there are some really good storylines that could be seen there. I also, just personally, would love to work with Florence Pugh, and Yelena [Belova] is such a fun character. I think those two could have a fun interaction at some bagel shop on a corner in New York. I think that would be really funny.”
Here’s Who Is Appearing in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
In addition to Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom,Avengers: Doomsdayis also confirmed to star some other long-time MCU veterans, includingChris Hemsworthas Thor,Chris Evansas Steve Rogers,Anthony Mackieas Captain America,Sebastian Stanas Bucky Barnes, andTom Hiddlestonas Loki. Fox X-Men veterans such asIan McKellen,Rebecca Romijn,Alan Cumming,James Marsden, and eventhe latePatrick Stewartare also confirmed to appear in the film. Newer MCU figures such as all four members of The Fantastic Four,Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi, and the Thunderbolts/New Avengers are also starring inAvengers: Doomsday, along withSandra Hüller, who was recently reported to star in the film in an undisclosed role.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of future MCU projects, as well as Coley's full interview with Gomez.
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