Random Surprising Facts And Trivia About MCU Even Die-Hard Fans Don't Know (16 items)

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  (#12) The Character Of Fandral Was Played By Three Different Actors

  A handful of characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, such as War Machine, are portrayed by multiple actors. But the role of Fandral the Dashing, one of Asgard’s Warriors Three, has been a veritable hot potato. Originally, Zachary Levi was cast in the role for the first Thor, only to drop out over prior obligations. He was replaced by Stuart Townsend, an actor famous for being fired from the role of Aragorn in Lord of the Rings; unsurprisingly, Townsend also dropped out over “creative differences.” Ultimately, Josh Dallas played Fandral in Thor, but he was replaced in The Dark World by Marvel Studios’ original choice—Zachary Levi.
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  (#15) See Your Favorite MCU Movies In A New Light On Disney+

  Revisit your favorite Marvel movies and shows on Disney+ today. With these tidbits in mind, you may even see these movies a bit differently than you used to — or at least understand why a specific scene or line played it the way it did. Whether you're rewatching old favorites, looking for hidden Easter eggs, or simply mentally preparing yourself for Phase Four, you can (finally) find Cap, Stark, Banner, and more in the same place. 
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  (#3) Chris Evans Turned Down The Role Of Captain America…Three Times!

  Few superhero actors better embody their character than Chris Evans does Captain America. From his looks to his voice to his earnestness, Evans has forever become the face of the Star-Spangled Avenger—a role he initially avoided. Evans turned down the opportunity to play Cap not once, not twice, but three times before finally being convinced to take the part. Evans feared being brought down by the multi-picture contract that came with the job, but he eventually came to relish his role as the good Captain, as did his legion of fans. Furthermore, Evans worried about the sheer scope of the film, saying that, “I remember telling a buddy of mine, ‘If the movie bombs, I’m f*cked. If the movie hits, I’m f*cked.”
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  (#10) Vin Diesel Receives Special Groot-Edition Scripts That Reveal What The Character Actually Says

  Sean Gunn, the brother of director James Gunn, received plenty of fanfare for his performance as the Ravager Kraglin in both volumes of Guardians of the Galaxy. Kraglin received a large boost in prominence for Vol. 2, but Sean actually played an even more vital role in the franchise from the very beginning. Sean is James’ go-to guy for motion capture, and he provided the body movements animators used to create Rocket Raccoon. Sean must be a great sibling to willingly don a green onesie and pretend to be a woodland beast for his brother’s amusement.
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  (#2) Three Marvel Movies Take Place In The Same Week

  After the massive success of Iron Man in 2008 set the Marvel Cinematic Universe off and running, Marvel Studios decided to follow it up with a sequel and two standalone films. The events of Iron Man 2, The Incredible Hulk, and Thor overlap little on the surface, but according to Marvel canon, these stories all take place within the same week. This incredibly busy week for SHIELD provided the basis of an Avengers prelude comic entitled Fury’s Big Week. With real-life news stories growing more outrageous by the day, it doesn't sound far-fetched to assume Earth 616 routinely deals with multiple catastrophes each week.
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  (#1) Anthony Hopkins Improvised The Banishment Of Thor

  The MCU won a major coup by landing Sir Anthony Hopkins to portray Odin, the All-Father. Combined with the Shakespearean directing of Kenneth Branagh, Hopkins turned in a memorable and commanding performance as Thor’s father, and at least some of that performance was improvised. Branagh allowed Hopkins to improvise much of the emotional banishment scene in Thor, and Hopkins performance left his co-stars stunned. In particular, Tom Hiddleston, who was the recipient of an impromptu snarl, was rendered speechless.

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