The Russo brothers were initially ‘resistant’ to directing the next two ‘Avengers’ movies

Russo brothers reveal why they initially said no to next two Avengers movies

‘We just didn't have a story,’ says Joe Russo

The Russo brothers were initially ‘resistant’ to directing the next two ‘Avengers’ movies

The directors are responsible for two of Marvel's biggest hits, but weren't sure they could crack the story of these new movies.

The Russo Brothers Originally ‘Said No’ to Robert Downey Jr. When He Asked Them to Direct ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’: ‘We Were Resistant For a While’

Although Joe and Anthony Russo are responsible for some of Marvel’s biggest hits, they initially turned down the offer to reunite with the studio to direct Robert Downey Jr. in “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Secret Wars.” While speaking to Omelete, Joe Russo said it was originally Marvel CEO Kevin Feige’s idea to reinsert Downey into the […]

Kevin Feige Reportedly Getting “More Hands-On Than Ever” With Upcoming AVENGERS Films Amid Russo Bros. Concerns — GeekTyrant

Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige is reportedly planning to take a much more active role in overseeing the next two Avengers movies with Doomsday and Secret Wars due to internal concerns about directors Joe and Anthony Russo.While the Russo Brothers are responsible for some of the MCU’s most acclaimed films likeThe Winter Soldier, Civil War, Infinity War, and Endgame, their work outside the Marvel bubble hasn’t exactly wowed critics or audiences.T…

The Russos on why they first turned down Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars

The casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers sequels was about the most unpredictable movie news of the past decade. But it seemed set in (infinity) stone that the Russo Brothers would return behind the camera – except the boys actually didn’t want anything to do with it at first. As Joe Russo told Omelete (via Variety), it was RDJ himself that had to convince the brothers to direct both Avengers: Doomsday and Avenger…

The Electric State has further rammed the reputation of the Russo brothers. Even their MCU comeback is said to have lost a lot of glory.