The Avengers outperformed all predictions, helping to create the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most successful film series in history. It wasn't long before the studio began work on a sequel, and fans worldwide were treated to Avengers: Age of Ultron just a few years after the original film's release. Fans have analyzed Age of Ultron as every other MCU offering, but there's always something new to discover about Earth's Mightiest Heroes and some of the incredible fight sequences they've participated in.
This is especially true when considering some of the events behind the scenes. Age of Ultron had a lot going on that wasn't disclosed until much later, and you'll want to go back and rewatch it once you p out what those things were. This list brings together some of the most intriguing behind-the-scenes details from the Age of Ultron that will make you want to rewatch the film! Take a peek below, and don't forget to upvote your favorites before returning to the sofa to spend some time with Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
The Hulk and Ultron, played by Mark Ruffalo and James Spader, were among them. He invented new techniques, which were employed for the first time in the film, with his motion capture production firm, The Imaginarium, to help bring the computer characters to life in a plausible way.
He's also been making guest appearances for decades, long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe was even a thing.
His debut appearance was in The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, a made-for-TV film released in 1989. He must have got the acting bug since he appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows, most of which did not need him to speak. That changed with the MCU, and of all the appearances he made in the series, he preferred the one in Age of Ultron.
He plays a WWII soldier who boasts of being able to drink Thor under the table in the film. He can't, and when he's escorted out of the party, he mumbles, "Excelsior!" Lee's favorite word.
To make the suit operate, Tony must put on his Iron Man armor with its Arc Reactor and match its power to that of a case with seven of its own, which means the massive armored suit requires eight times the power of a conventional set of armor. Additional Arc Reactors, for a total of 11, are said to be concealed within the suit.
Spader has a "hypnotic voice that can be eerily serene and fascinating while yet being incredibly human and hilarious," according to Joss Whedon, who described his actor's vocal abilities. Whedon never considered a different actor for the part.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, director Joss Whedon described the situation: "She's not going to carry groceries for the duration of the film. We didn't make any cuts to the sequences. 'We'll make it work,' we say."
"When we thought of it, Jeremy [Latcham] went through and looked at images of Klaue online. Some fans had put out Andy Serkis as Klaue, and we were already working with Andy. He and his Imaginarium guided Mark [Ruffalo] and James [Spader] in their movement.
Spader was given an antenna constructed of solid wire with three red lights attached to the top because Ultron is over 8 feet tall.
Any actor talking to Ultron might glance at the red balls instead of Spader since the contraption spanned the length of his back and extended 3 feet over his head. This caused specific issues, such as Elizabeth Olsen's inability to focus on the red balls owing to Spader's dramatic performance.
Although Whedon despised working on the picture, he took the call, describing it as "the toughest job I've ever done." The film was a huge hit, grossing over $1.4 billion at the international box office on a $250 million budget. Despite this, Whedon considers the film a failure.
"When I watch it, I see "flaw, flaw, flaw, compromise, laziness, mistake." The reason I set out to make another film is that I wanted to make a better one, and I wanted to up my game as a shooter and work harder on every aspect of it and sort of giving myself up to it in a way that’s hard for me because I have a family. I started as a writer in low-budget TV, and there was always this element of, "This is good enough." And with this movie, I never wanted to say, "This is good enough."
Wanda has only been referred to as the Scarlet Witch in WandaVision, and there's a good reason why it took the MCU so long to p out who she was. It all started with 20th Century Fox's purchase of the X-Men film rights in 1994.
[One] shot, some of you may know from The Searchers. I realized that I needed that moment for Cap. It’s central to his whole theme about being unable to be home and live everyday life. I mentioned it to [producer] Jeremey Latcham, who was like, "Don’t say it!" But, as long as I don’t say anything on the DVD commentary, I should be fine, and no one will know I’m a thief.
In an interview with BBC Radio 1, Olsen said that she produces sounds when casting her abilities with her hands. She had to remind herself not to make any lip gestures while doing this since it would ruin the scene. "It was something I was quite self-conscious about," she admitted.
Whedon even had time to film some visual effects plates to build up the action, which was included in the screenplay. It was eventually discarded, and Wanda now stands in the spot where Carol Danvers would have been introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The studio declined to include her because it was felt that she would need to be introduced in greater depth than simply tossing her in after the film would have sufficed, which makes sense given that the typical audience at the time probably didn't know anything about Captain Marvel.
Thor is sent to a distorted version of Asgard when he has his vision in the pool, where dark imagery includes The Wolf, The Ram, and the Hart, which is a tribute to Buffy.
As it turns out, Olsen wasn't Joss Whedon's initial pick for the part, and he had another actress in mind: Saoirse Ronan.
This is especially true when considering some of the events behind the scenes. Age of Ultron had a lot going on that wasn't disclosed until much later, and you'll want to go back and rewatch it once you p out what those things were. This list brings together some of the most intriguing behind-the-scenes details from the Age of Ultron that will make you want to rewatch the film! Take a peek below, and don't forget to upvote your favorites before returning to the sofa to spend some time with Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
1. Andy Serkis Did Much More Than Only Play Ulysses Klaue In The Film.
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The Hulk and Ultron, played by Mark Ruffalo and James Spader, were among them. He invented new techniques, which were employed for the first time in the film, with his motion capture production firm, The Imaginarium, to help bring the computer characters to life in a plausible way.
2. Stan A.K.A 'The Man,' In 'Age of Ultron,' Lee's Favorite Cameo Appears.
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He's also been making guest appearances for decades, long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe was even a thing.
His debut appearance was in The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, a made-for-TV film released in 1989. He must have got the acting bug since he appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows, most of which did not need him to speak. That changed with the MCU, and of all the appearances he made in the series, he preferred the one in Age of Ultron.
He plays a WWII soldier who boasts of being able to drink Thor under the table in the film. He can't, and when he's escorted out of the party, he mumbles, "Excelsior!" Lee's favorite word.
3. The Hulkbuster Armor Was Meticulously Designed.
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To make the suit operate, Tony must put on his Iron Man armor with its Arc Reactor and match its power to that of a case with seven of its own, which means the massive armored suit requires eight times the power of a conventional set of armor. Additional Arc Reactors, for a total of 11, are said to be concealed within the suit.
4. James Spader Was Joss Whedon's Only Choice For Ultron.
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Spader has a "hypnotic voice that can be eerily serene and fascinating while yet being incredibly human and hilarious," according to Joss Whedon, who described his actor's vocal abilities. Whedon never considered a different actor for the part.
5. Scarlett Johansson Enlisted The Help Of Three Stunt Doubles To Conceal Her Pregnancy.
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In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, director Joss Whedon described the situation: "She's not going to carry groceries for the duration of the film. We didn't make any cuts to the sequences. 'We'll make it work,' we say."
6. Because Of A Fan, Andy Serkis Was Cast As Klaue.
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"When we thought of it, Jeremy [Latcham] went through and looked at images of Klaue online. Some fans had put out Andy Serkis as Klaue, and we were already working with Andy. He and his Imaginarium guided Mark [Ruffalo] and James [Spader] in their movement.
7. Ultron's Eyes Were Difficult To Focus On.
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Spader was given an antenna constructed of solid wire with three red lights attached to the top because Ultron is over 8 feet tall.
Any actor talking to Ultron might glance at the red balls instead of Spader since the contraption spanned the length of his back and extended 3 feet over his head. This caused specific issues, such as Elizabeth Olsen's inability to focus on the red balls owing to Spader's dramatic performance.
8. Joss Whedon Wasn't a Big Fan Of The Filmmaking Process
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Although Whedon despised working on the picture, he took the call, describing it as "the toughest job I've ever done." The film was a huge hit, grossing over $1.4 billion at the international box office on a $250 million budget. Despite this, Whedon considers the film a failure.
"When I watch it, I see "flaw, flaw, flaw, compromise, laziness, mistake." The reason I set out to make another film is that I wanted to make a better one, and I wanted to up my game as a shooter and work harder on every aspect of it and sort of giving myself up to it in a way that’s hard for me because I have a family. I started as a writer in low-budget TV, and there was always this element of, "This is good enough." And with this movie, I never wanted to say, "This is good enough."
9. Legal Considerations
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Wanda has only been referred to as the Scarlet Witch in WandaVision, and there's a good reason why it took the MCU so long to p out who she was. It all started with 20th Century Fox's purchase of the X-Men film rights in 1994.
10. Many Of Joss Whedon's Decisions Were Influenced By Westerners.
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[One] shot, some of you may know from The Searchers. I realized that I needed that moment for Cap. It’s central to his whole theme about being unable to be home and live everyday life. I mentioned it to [producer] Jeremey Latcham, who was like, "Don’t say it!" But, as long as I don’t say anything on the DVD commentary, I should be fine, and no one will know I’m a thief.
11. While Using Her Powers, Elizabeth Olsen Couldn't Stop Herself From Making Noises.
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In an interview with BBC Radio 1, Olsen said that she produces sounds when casting her abilities with her hands. She had to remind herself not to make any lip gestures while doing this since it would ruin the scene. "It was something I was quite self-conscious about," she admitted.
12. Captain Marvel Was Supposed To Appear At The End Of The film.
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Whedon even had time to film some visual effects plates to build up the action, which was included in the screenplay. It was eventually discarded, and Wanda now stands in the spot where Carol Danvers would have been introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The studio declined to include her because it was felt that she would need to be introduced in greater depth than simply tossing her in after the film would have sufficed, which makes sense given that the typical audience at the time probably didn't know anything about Captain Marvel.
13. In 'Age of Ultron,' There's a Touch of 'Buffy.'
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Thor is sent to a distorted version of Asgard when he has his vision in the pool, where dark imagery includes The Wolf, The Ram, and the Hart, which is a tribute to Buffy.
14. Wanda Maximoff Wasn't Joss Whedon's First Choice For Elizabeth Olsen.
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As it turns out, Olsen wasn't Joss Whedon's initial pick for the part, and he had another actress in mind: Saoirse Ronan.
15. 'The Modern Prometheus' Is 'Age of Ultron'
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