Alan Cumming on Avengers Doomsday “I don’t fully understand the plot”
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe gears up for its next monumental event, the stars are offering glimpses behind the curtain, and perhaps no one is more candid than X-Men icon Alan Cumming. The actor has been opening up about his experience with Avengers: Doomsday, shedding light on the absurdity of superhero filmmaking while preparing for his return to the X-Men universe.
Cumming, who will be reprising his beloved role as Nightcrawler, is navigating the complexities of Phase 6. While the plot details remain a delightful mystery, Cumming admitted to enjoying the process even if he doesn’t have every line memorized. He shared a memorable anecdote from the set, recalling a moment when he was on the backlot, away from the green screen, when a crew member dropped plot details on him, prompting a humorous reaction about just wanting to run around.
Beyond the script, Cumming has shared some unexpected, funny interactions with his co-stars. He spoke fondly of a playful moment with Florence Pugh, noting an amusing encounter where they joked about physical proximity, which hints that Nightcrawler and Yelena Belova may not find themselves interacting again immediately after their dramatic fight at the X-Mansion.
The behind-the-scenes reality of superhero cinema often involves plenty of physical comedy, and Cumming brought this lightheartedness to the forefront. He joked about the sheer absurdity of being an older actor learning fight choreography, reflecting on how hilarious it is to be involved in staged confrontations with towering superheroes. This humor extended to rumors about some of the more intense action sequences slated for the film.
Most notably, Cumming touched on the idea of some very physical confrontations. He shared some amusing speculation about potential brawls, recalling that he was learning stunts for a scene involving Pedro Pascal. He joked about being 60 and revisiting the world of superhero fighting, finding the whole experience delightfully absurd. With Avengers: Doomsday set to arrive on December 18, fans can anticipate a film that balances epic stakes with the very human, often hilarious, reality of the actors involved.
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