Drew Barrymore’s Net Worth Shouldn’t Shock You But It WillRobert Yaniz Jr 17 October 2016 In less than a decade, Marvel’s film universeStar Wars is in the process of making films. Certainly the insistence of Marvel Studios on building an integrated network of stories and characters “as it has done in the comics for decades” has played an integral role in promoting the affection of the public towards the entire franchise. Long-term contracts have ensured that actors are available to show up in each other’s releases or to have an ongoing supporting presence that serves as a lynchpin for building the growing MCU in terms of reach and fanbase. While there are five that have made the greatest difference on making the MCU what it is today, a large number of recurring players have appeared throughout the MCU. We re-focus on the film side of things for the record. So don’t plan to be focal points for television series like Daredevil.
1. Downey, Richard. Tony Stark / Iron Man 5/5.303 5/5.303 Source: Marvel Studios Ahead of his role as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson Gregg was a character actor with zero experience with the big screen franchise. In Phase One of Marvel Studios, however, he connected the films together and formed ties with all three of the franchise-leading characters (Iron Man Thor and Captain America). His premature death in S.H.I.E.L.D. agents set the stage for Hayley Atwell to resume her role as Peggy Carter on TV. 3.
Samuel L. Jackson Nick Fury 5/5.304 5/5.304 Source: Marvel Studios I am here to discuss the Avenger Initiative with you. “With that one line of dialog Jackson became Nick Fury and founded his position as the Avengers ‘ own architect. Whether recruiting Stark to join the squad or welcoming Cap as he appeared in the present day, Fury was a key player in Phase One and continued to have the same impact in Phase Two with his supporting role in Captain America in particular: the Winter Soldier. Now mostly presumed dead he lurks in the shadows continuing from a distance to fight for the side of good.
4. Scarlett Johansson Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow 5/5.305 5/5.305 Source: Marvel Studios Maybe the most famous MCU character not to have their own Black Widow solo movie has become an increasingly vital part of the films. Originally featured in Iron Man 2 as an undercover S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, she ultimately joined the Avengers and remains one of the team’s few original members (aside from Cap) to carry over to Phase 3. Johansson has proven such a draw in the role that her character has even been added to Captain America: The Winter Soldier is likely to help improve the film’s reputation as one of the best MCU entries to date and almost double its box office worldwide. 5.
Tom Hiddleston Loki 5/5.306 5/5.306 Source: Marvel Studios Few actors in the MCU were as big a revelation as Hiddleston, who rose to prominence in Phase One as Thor’s enigmatic uncle. As an Asgardian with a colossal sense of entitlement and an unquenchable thirst for power Loki was an instant fan favorite from his introduction to Thor and ascended to become the great bad of The Avengers in the process kicking off the Thanos storyline. As it stands, he sits comfortably on Odin’s throne secretly, which means that the audience has not seen the last of his scheming.
Honorable Mentions Paul Bettany J.A.R.V.I.S., and Vision Chris Evans Steve Rogers / Captain America Hayley Atwell Carter Cobie Smulders Maria Hill Anthony Mackie Sam Wilson / Falcon4 MCU and DC Characters Who Need a Movie Reboot4 MCU and DC Characters Who Need a Movie Reboot