"Unannounced Avengers, Marvel Characters in Doomsday Surprise"

Despite an extensive five-hour stream of casting announcements, fans of the Marvel universe were taken aback by the absence of several key characters and actors from the upcoming blockbuster, Avengers: Doomsday. (Read the full Avengers: Doomsday cast roster.)

While some absences were anticipated, such as Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch and Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange, the exclusion of other characters has stirred significant discussion. This is especially surprising considering the film's ambitious scope, promising a monumental crossover event that unites the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four in what is shaping up to be a cinematic extravaganza.