Pedro Pascal Calls Out Alan Cumming Over Avengers Doomsday Leak
On a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Pedro Pascal, who plays Mister Fantastic, turned the tables on Alan Cumming after a Marvel-related spoiler slip. The actor playfully roasted Cumming for previously leaking details about a scene in Avengers: Doomsday involving Nightcrawler and Reed Richards.
The Leak Heard Around Marvel
Alan Cumming, known for portraying Nightcrawler in the X-Men franchise, served as the guest host for the episode. During an interview segment, he asked Pascal and his co-stars Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach if it was hard to keep Marvel secrets.
Pascal didn’t miss a beat. He shot back by asking if it was hard for Cumming himself, referencing the actor’s accidental reveal back in May. At the time, Cumming hinted at a major fight scene between Nightcrawler and Mister Fantastic in the upcoming film, which caused quite a stir in the Marvel fandom.
Cumming Faces the Fallout
After the leak, Cumming reportedly received a scolding from Marvel Studios. During the talk show appearance, he joked about the ordeal, saying that his publicist called him in a panic. “It wasn’t the wrath of Kevin Feige,” he said, “but the wrath of my publicist—and that’s worse.”
What We Know About Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be one of Marvel’s biggest event films to date. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo and written by Stephen McFeely, the movie features a massive ensemble cast. Confirmed actors include Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom, Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Letitia Wright, Tenoch Huerta Mejia, Kelsey Grammer, Lewis Pullman, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, and Danny Ramirez.
Though the film remains tightly under wraps, moments like this on Jimmy Kimmel Live remind fans that even superheroes have a hard time keeping secrets.
Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live, Marvel Studios
