Marvel Us Disney Episode 119: Channing Tatum's MCU Hiatus, Spider-Man: No Way Home Box Office, and Willem Dafoe's Teeth

Channing Tatum's MCU Embargo

• 🎬 Channing Tatum has stated he can no longer watch Marvel movies following the cancellation of the Gambit movie.
• ⚠️ He is unaware of recent MCU films like "Spider-Man: Far From Home" and "The Eternals," as well as Disney+ shows like "Hawkeye" and "Loki."
• 📌 Listeners are advised not to discuss Marvel content with Tatum until he is cast as a Marvel hero again.

Spider-Man: No Way Home Box Office Success

• 📈 "Spider-Man: No Way Home" continues to dominate the box office, marking its seventh weekend at number one.
• 💰 The film has surpassed $735.9 million domestically, nearing James Cameron's "Avatar" domestic gross.
• 🌍 Internationally, "No Way Home" has crossed the $1 billion mark, notably without a release in China due to foreign film quotas.
• 💥 The film's worldwide box office total stands at $1.73 billion.

Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin Teeth

• 💡 A fascinating detail about Willem Dafoe's portrayal of Norman Osborn/Green Goblin is revealed: he used fake teeth for his Norman smile and his own teeth for the Green Goblin persona.
• 🦷 Dafoe's natural canines are slightly longer, giving the Green Goblin a more menacing, almost vampire-like appearance.
• 🎭 This subtle physical transformation contributed to the creepiness of the Green Goblin's smile in both the 2002 "Spider-Man" and "Spider-Man: No Way Home."

Spider-Man 4 and Tom Holland's Contract

• 🤔 Tom Holland stated that discussions for "Spider-Man 4" are tentative, with Sony and Marvel Studios far from deciding on the film's direction.
• 🕸️ Rumors of team-ups with Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, or Miles Morales have been downplayed by Holland.
• 💼 Holland's contract with Sony reportedly ended with "No Way Home," creating a negotiation point for future films.
• 🤝 The power dynamic between Sony, Marvel, and Holland is discussed, with Sony funding the film and Marvel contributing 25%.
• 🎬 The release of Holland's film "Uncharted" could impact his leverage in negotiations for "Spider-Man 4."
• ❓ A key narrative challenge for "Spider-Man 4" is how Peter Parker can return when his identity was erased at the end of "No Way Home."

Marvel Actors and Controversies

• 🗣️ Evangeline Lilly faced criticism for her comments on bodily sovereignty and vaccine mandates, which some deemed irresponsible.
• 📰 Simu Liu also commented on the media spotlighting opinions not rooted in facts or science, referencing his own experience and loss due to COVID-19.
• 🎬 The handling of actor controversies, like Lilly's and Letitia Wright's alleged sharing of anti-vaccine content, poses a challenge for Marvel and Disney, particularly with upcoming films like "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."

Loki Season 2 and Kang the Conqueror

• ⏳ "Loki" Season 2 is confirmed to begin shooting in London this summer, with a potential release in Spring 2023.
• 🚀 The season may lead directly into "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," potentially featuring Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror.
• 💥 This suggests a more integrated rollout for Kang as the MCU's next major villain, with character development potentially starting in "Loki."
• ❓ The possibility of "Loki" Season 2 being used to further develop Kang before his "Ant-Man" appearance is explored.