Kevin Feige Says Marvel is Done With Massive, Multi-Movie Deals
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has outlined a new strategy for hiring and maintaining actors in the MCU.
During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Feige explained that Marvel is moving away from the massive, multi-movie deals it once offered to its stars. Instead, he hinted that the talent will stay on board and return for additional projects if they’re enthusiastic about the universe they’ve become a part of, without needing an expansive contract.
“It varies, project to project, cast to cast,” Feige explained, reflecting on the sweeping talent deals previously inked by the likes of Chris Evans and Samuel L. Jackson. “Really, what we want are people that come in, are excited to be in the universe, are excited at the opportunity to do more things, as opposed to being locked into contractual obligations.”
Scarlett Johansson has returned to the MCU to headline her own movie, starring as Natasha Romanoff in Marvel Phase 4’s Black Widow, set to simultaneously debut in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access July 9. She’s joined by a host of MCU newcomers, including Florence Pugh as Yelena, David Harbour as Alexei/Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz as Melina.
Pugh is playing Natasha’s sister, Yelena Belova, in her much-awaited superhero debut. The actress previously spoke about her prospective future in the MCU and whether she could step forward to headline a potential Black Widow sequel, given that her character will be retroactively set up as the new Black Widow when the movie premieres.
