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The rivalry between Marvel and DC comics for literary domination is legendary. The two comic book heavyweights have been instrumental in creating a cult fan following through their iconic superheroes over the years. With the introduction of these characters in the cinematic universe, the stakes just got higher with both studios vying for top honors in the movie space. The MCU and DCEU films have further ensured that both franchises will leave no stone unturned in their quest for cinematic glory.
The competitive spirit between the two powerhouses has also trickled down to the actors of both franchises. Marvel and DC veterans have historically taken potshots at each other and their respective films. The trolling has mostly been entertaining tongue-in-cheek talk that has lent more hype to the Marvel and DC movies ahead of their releases. Among the stars who indulged in witty repartees, Marvel star Chris Evans’ colleague inCaptain Americawas at the helm of comments.
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Sebastian Stan Roasts His DC Counterparts
Marvel starSebastian Stanwho plays the pivotal role of Bucky Barnes in theCaptain Americafilms, made no bones about expressing his opinion on his rival counterparts from the DC universe. The star who plays Captain America actorChris Evans’best friend, and later a dark avenging anti-hero, was quick to roast fellow superheroes Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill fromJustice Leaguein an interview, saying,
“Justice League, Who’s that?”
Stan also teamed up with his co-star Anthony Mackie to continue his trolling of the two big DC stars with Mackie stating,
”I’ll take care of Affleck, he can take care of the British kid”
While the jibes between the stars of Marvel and DC have made for extremely entertaining viewing on social media, a few hardcore DC fans have taken the exchanges as a personal insult to their beloved franchise and have expressed their displeasure on the same.
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Sebastian Stan Is A Ben Affleck Fanboy
Despite Marvel star Sebastian Stan publically roastingBatman vs Supermanactors Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, the star has also publically acknowledged his admiration for Affleck’s body of work with specific reference to his Batman character. Speaking of theArgoactor’s appeal andBatman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice,Stan said,
“I think visually it was insane. I thought Ben Affleck was an incredible Batman. I thought that fight sequence he had against all the guys, that was sick”.
TheCaptain Americastar also went on to praise the DCEU for their vision of expanding the universe to createJustice League. Stan said that the decision to bring together two of the most iconic superheroes in history was a masterstroke by the franchise. Meanwhile, the Marvel actor is set to reprise his role as Bucky Barnes inCaptain America: New World Orderwhich is due to release in 2024.
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
