The Marvel Cinematic Universe is always expanding, thanks to new projects hitting theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. The most highly anticipated upcoming Marvel movie is Avengers: Doomsday, which will feature a massive ensemble cast including original stars of the X-Men movies. That includes Alan Cumming, who recently shared why he thought he was being pranked over his role.
What we know about Avengers: Doomsday is limited, but fans are hyped to see the X-Men interact with the Avengers, New Avengers, and Fantastic Four. While fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order were thrilled when Cumming was included in the Doomsday cast announcement, although it turns out that the 60 year-old actor wasn't sure his role was legit. In a conversation with Variety at the 2025 Emmy Awards, Cumming revealed why he thought he was being pranked. In his words:
