A new leader of the MCU was planned following Iron Man’s death in Avengers: Endgame.

After the fall ofIron ManinAvengers: Endgame, Marvel Studios was hoping a fewMCUalum would replaceRobert Downey Jr.‘sleadership position.

Something that has been missing for many fans is the face of the franchise.

Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark, Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa, Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange

An updated look into the behind-the-scenes of Marvel Studios indicates exactly who was meant to replace RDJ.

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might step in and be that sort of on-screen and off-screen leader.

Paul Rudd as Scott Lang.

But that has not been the case for a number of reasons."

And then, were just missing that among other things.

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Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange.

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