

IDRIS ELBA
When Elba first appeared as Heimdall in Thor, he was a respected actor, but not exactly a household name. Now, he’s a big enough deal that fans are pushing to make him the next James Bond. And with great fame comes great irritation at being contractually obligated to make cameos in Marvel films like Avengers: Age of Ultron. Describing the experience as “torture,” he told The Telegraph that it “ripped my heart out.” Okay then.

NATALIE PORTMAN

EDWARD NORTON
The first and biggest star to “nope” out of his Marvel marriage was Norton, who played the lead role of Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk. Unlike Elba and Portman, though, Norton’s creative differences with Marvel proved so severe that the studio itself decided to dump Norton. Luckily for us, they replaced him with fan-favorite Mark Ruffalo, while Norton went on to star instead in indie hits like Moonrise Kingdom. This is one breakup that worked out best for everyone.

MICKEY ROURKE

TERRENCE HOWARD
Howard was in on the ground floor of the Marvel empire, helping turn Iron Man into a massive worldwide smash hit. Yet, he was nowhere to be seen when the sequel came out, replaced instead by Don Cheadle. Why? According to Howard, it’s because Marvel jacked him out of $7 million dollars so they could funnel the cash to Robert Downey Jr. instead. Howard told them to shove it and walked—and he hasn’t been shy about bashing both Marvel and Downey since.

JASON STATHAM
6 ACTORS WHO HATE BEING PART OF THE MARVEL FRANCHISE
3 replies on “6 ACTORS WHO HATE BEING PART OF THE MARVEL FRANCHISE”
What’s Elba done that wasn’t Marvel? That’s his entire career!
And one person who hates superhero movies in general.
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