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Anthony Mackie’s comments suggest Paul Bettany may return in Avengers: Doomsday
Anthony Mackie’s comments have fueled speculation about Paul Bettany’s return in Avengers: Doomsday.
Mackie said filming the upcoming Marvel film let him reunite with old friends, including Bettany.
Bettany plays Vision in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
His mention is notable because VisionQuest, a series featuring the character, is releasing its finale on the same day as the comments.
Marvel has not confirmed Bettany’s role in the film.
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to open in theaters on December 18, 2026, but whether Vision appears remains unclear.
Anthony Mackie’s comments about spending time with Paul Bettany while filming Avengers: Doomsday have prompted speculation that Bettany may appear in the film.
Mackie said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight that he enjoyed spending time with Bettany.
Marvel Studios had not commented on Mackie’s remarks as of the article’s publication.
Bettany’s VisionQuest TV show was set to release its finale on Disney+ the same day as the remarks.
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to open in theaters on December 18, 2026.
- Who
- Anthony Mackie mentioned Paul Bettany. Bettany’s possible return is not confirmed.
- What
- Mackie’s remarks about spending time with Bettany while filming Avengers: Doomsday prompted speculation that Bettany may appear in the film.
- When
- The remarks were reported on November 10, 2026.
- Where
- The film is scheduled to open in theaters. The interview took place with Entertainment Tonight; its location is not stated.
- Why
- Mackie said he got to spend time with Bettany while filming. Marvel Studios had not confirmed Bettany’s involvement.
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Screen Rant reported Mackie’s comments about spending time with Bettany while filming Avengers: Doomsday.
VisionQuest was set to release its finale on Disney+.
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to open in theaters.
- Film
- Avengers: Doomsday
- Release date
- December 18, 2026
- Actors mentioned
- Anthony Mackie and Paul Bettany
- Interview outlet
- Entertainment Tonight
- Marvel Studios response
- No comment as of the article’s publication
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I got to hang out with, you know, Paul Bettany, who I love.
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Anthony Mackie says filming 'Avengers: Doomsday' is like summer camp, where he gets to catch up with old friends and new enemies. Before he goes head-to-head with Robert Downey Jr., he stars alongside Jamie Dornan in '12 12 12,' premiering Nov. 13 on Apple TV.