10 Things You Didn't Know About Avengers: Endgame
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Superhero Secrets Revealed!
1. Hawkeye Almost Had a Different Opening Scene
Remember the heartbreaking opening scene with Hawkeye's family? Originally, it would have played right after Thanos' snap, leaving viewers confused before cutting back to normal.
2. A Familiar Face in the Support Group
Look closely during the support group scene—that's Jim Starlin, the creator of Thanos, Drax, and Gamora himself! Additionally, Joe Russo, one of the directors, can be seen discussing his dating life.
3. The Rat Played a Pivotal Role (Literally)
According to the Russo brothers, the entire fate of the universe hinges on a lucky rat! It accidentally stepped on a button, freeing Scott Lang from the quantum realm.
4. Hidden Tributes Throughout
The wall behind Scott Lang in the quantum realm contains the names of people who have contributed to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
5. Double Duty for Some Actors
Brie Larson filmed all her scenes for Captain Marvel before making her own standalone movie. Likewise, Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lily shot their scenes for both Ant-Man and the Wasp concurrently.
6. Smart Hulk's Glasses: A Touch of Reality
The realistic fingerprint smudges on Smart Hulk's glasses add a subtle touch of authenticity to his character.
7. Inspiration Strikes in Unexpected Places
Tony Stark's inspiration for time travel came from a picture of him and Peter Parker holding an upside-down diploma!
8. Real-Life Emotions Fuel the Story
Robert Downey Jr. says that Endgame incorporated the cast's personal experiences into their characters. This is especially evident in the iconic "I love you 3000" scene.
9. A Town Steeped in History
New Asgard, where Thor settles his people, is the same location where the Frost Giants attacked in Thor and where Red Skull finds the Tesseract in Captain America: The First Avenger.
10. Alternate Takes and Deleted Scenes
There were many scenes that didn't make the final cut, including a buff Thor, a heartbreaking scene with Thanos trying to stop Hawkeye and Black Widow on Vormir, and Tony Stark originally delivering emotional goodbyes in the Soul Realm.
Bonus Fun Facts:
- Stan Lee's final cameo takes place in 1970, digitally de-aging him and his wife.
- Captain America finally says, "Avengers Assemble!" before the final battle.
- The concept art reveals a variety of alternate scenes, including the Avengers attacking a meditating Thanos and Nebula attempting to use the Gauntlet.
- The ending credits feature the sound of Tony Stark building his first Iron Man suit, a fitting send-off for the iconic hero.
So next time you watch Avengers: Endgame, keep these hidden details in mind. You might just appreciate the film on a whole new level!
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