Marvel fans treat spoilers seriously — and now, unsurprisingly, Avengers: Doomsday’s leak has quickly grabbed headlines. During a recent promotional stop, the cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (which was guest-hosted by Alan Cumming). While on air, they engaged in a lighthearted exchange about Marvel secrecy, further fueling fan speculation.
Pedro Pascal Calls Out Avengers: Doomsday’s Leak
During the interview segment, Pedro Pascal — who plays Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic — was joined by co-stars Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. When the conversation turned to Marvel’s tight-lipped secrecy, Cumming asked if keeping those secrets was difficult. In response, Pascal cleverly flipped the question around with perfect comedic timing.
“It’s funny that you should ask. The biggest leak that we’ve had comes from our host,”
— Pedro Pascal
Pascal was referring to a moment when Cumming casually revealed a fight between Nightcrawler and Reed Richards — a major moment in the rumored Avengers: Doomsday plotline. The crowd laughed, but fans took the comment seriously.
Alan Cumming Admits the Spoiler Was Real
Trying to recover from the moment, Cumming admitted he was contacted about the slip:
“My publicist called me… You know the wrath of your publicist is not the wrath you want to have,”
— Alan Cumming
Afterward, he jokingly pressed Pascal for confirmation about the scene. However, the actor awkwardly denied it — even though, by that point, the moment had already gone viral.
Clearly, Avengers: Doomsday’s leak wasn’t just a passing comment. In fact, it potentially confirmed Nightcrawler’s return and a battle with Reed Richards — thereby connecting Fox’s X-Men with the mainline MCU. For longtime fans, this revelation is nothing short of massive.
Alan Cumming last appeared as Nightcrawler in X2: X-Men United. Pascal, meanwhile, is making his Marvel debut in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, releasing July 25.
Star Power Behind Avengers: Doomsday
Directed by the Russo Brothers (famous for Avengers: Endgame), the film reportedly features a stacked cast:
- Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom
- Chris Hemsworth
- Paul Rudd
- Florence Pugh
- Patrick Stewart
- Ian McKellen
- Rebecca Romijn
- James Marsden
- Channing Tatum
Given all the recent developments, the possibility of a multiversal crossover now seems stronger than ever. Moreover, even a minor leak — intentional or not — only adds fuel to the fire, further intensifying fan speculation.
Whether the spoiler was real or just a playful misdirect, it gave fans more to speculate about. With The Fantastic Four: First Steps dropping soon and Avengers: Doomsday already stirring excitement, it’s safe to say Marvel’s secrecy is being tested — one leak at a time.
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