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Directing highly anticipated films in renowned franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe is always considered a tough job that requires dedication, commitment, and mutual effort between the cast, crew, and the filmmaker. But seemingly,Avengers: Age of Ultrondirector Joss Whedon faced a bit more difficulty than usual, perhaps due to his cast of superheroes.
Making things excessively difficult for Joss Whedon than it actually was, the MCU cast of superheroes caused an exhausting journey for the director as he helmed two massive tent-poles for the MCU. Cracking up their co-stars and ruining takes, Thor actor Chris Hemsworth revealed during an interview withMTV, how they all unanimously awakened Whedon’s fury while filming.
Joss Whedon Had a Frustrating Journey Directing His MCU Films
When it comes to directing highly anticipated projects for billion-dollar-worth franchises with immense popularity, filmmakers face obvious pressure and expectations surrounding the film. Similarly, even MCU’sThe AvengershelmerJoss Whedonsuffered a stressful time while directing his two Marvel films. But according to reports, the director had an exhausting journey not simply because of the pressure, but also because of his goofy and childish team of actors.
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Being vocal about his journey, Joss Whedon had confided toHero Complexregarding the enormity ofAvengers: Age of Ultronand the pressuresthat came with it. Admitting how the filming process of the 2015 project broke him to the point where he repeatedly confessed his exhaustion and expressed his desire for a much-needed break, Whedon claimed that the film took a toll on him.
Having a frustrating journey of directingAvengers: Age of Ultron, more thanThe Avengers, Joss Whedon claimed to be burnt out at the end.Thoractor Chris Hemsworth later confessed how he and his co-stars actually drove Whedon into frustration, so much so that it became extremely difficult for the filmmaker to stay calm and composed during the process.
Chris Hemsworth and His Co-stars Awakened Joss Whedon’s Fury
Speaking toMTVduring an interview while promoting the 2019 movieAvengers: Endgame, Chris Hemsworth revealed how the original Avengers cast pissed off Joss Whedon on set by cracking each other up and ruining takes. Calling it one of his favorite moments, Hemsworth mentioned his attempt to film a scene forAge of Ultronwith the rest of his co-stars, which eventually ended up awakening the director’s fury.
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“I think it was on Avengers 1 or 2 where it was the original six trying to get — where we had one line each in the scene, pretty simple thing, and we just couldn’t get it together. We just kept cracking up and laughing. And then Joss Whedon, who was directing, was just exhausted and was just getting angrier and angrier.”
Admitting how their childishness kept building up Joss Whedon’s frustration,Chris Hemsworthseemed unfazed as he mentioned enjoying the moment. Meanwhile, although Hemsworth and his co-stars derived fun out of their joyous filming experience, Whedon had an exhausting day, because of the actors’ goofiness.
“The angrier he got, the funnier it got. It was like being back in high school. It was one of those moments where you’re like, nothing’s changed. No matter what age you’re at or what point of life, there’s that inherent quality to when you’re not supposed to laugh, you laugh even more.”
Eventually, due to the difficult experience on set, although Joss Whedon had hoped to create something beautiful withAvengers: Age of Ultron, it proved to be surprisingly divisive at the box office. Struggling at the box office despite its insurmountable hype, the 2015 movie ended up being the lowest-grossingAvengersfilm making $1.3B as perThe Numbers.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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