New Potential Details On Andy Serkis' Mystery Role In AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON
Andy Serkis' appearance in the Avengers: Age of Ultron trailers alone was an early indication of who the mo-cap guru will play in the Marvel sequel, but a report now "confirms" what we've expected.
When Andy Serkis popped up in the first trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron, he beared a striking resemblance to the 'Black Panther' villain known as Ulysses Klaw, which led many to speculate that that is who the actor will be portraying in the Joss Whedon-directed sequel. Since then, we've had another trailer in which the Rise of the Planet of the Apes actor is seen wearing a necklace with an actual claw for a pendant, adding credence to everyone's speculation. Well, Schmoes Knows is now confirming Andy Serkis' role to be Klaw (Klaue) in Age of Ultron, and that's not all. The site adds that "this version of Klaw will be a sort of amalgamation of both Klaw and his father in the comics, Fritz Klaue," who has history with the Howling Commandos and Baron von Strucker in the comics "and from what we hear in the film as well." The report goes on to say that Fritz could appear briefly in Avengers: Age of Ultron, but "most of his attributes will be given to Serkis' Klaw"
The nature of Andy Serkis' role in The Avengers sequel is still unknown, but the trailers, hints by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, and the current cast list on IMDB all indicate that his scenes will involve mercenaries, a ship with Somalian ship workers, and certainly the Black Panther's vibranium-rich African nation of Wakanda. Perhaps, the supervillain will have a run-in with Ultron, who is rumored to be visiting Wakanda for a vibranium upgrade himself. It's also possible we'll get to see Klaue loose his right arm... only for him to resurface with his trademark sonic-gun arm in future movies; maybe even the Black Panther movie on November 7, 2017. What do you think?
Marvel Studios presents Avengers: Age of Ultron, the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to the Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure. Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron stars Robert Downey Jr., who returns as Iron Man, along with Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk. Together with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, and with the additional support of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill, the team must reassemble to defeat James Spader as Ultron, a terrifying technological villain hell-bent on human extinction. Along the way, they confront two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen, and Pietro Maximoff, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and meet an old friend in a new form when Paul Bettany becomes Vision. Written and directed by Joss Whedon and produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” published in 1963. Get set for an action-packed thrill ride when The Avengers return in Avengers: Age of Ultron May 1, 2015.