We all know about Marvel’s big schedule plans for their main A-List superheroes. But what about the B-List ones?
A while back, there was a rumor that Marvel was toying with the idea of producing movies for this “not as popular” heroes with a budget around the $20-$40 million range. After that, silence ruled until now. Apparently, Marvel is now toying with the idea of producing 10-minute short films to maybe play in front of other tent pole movies, or even before any A-List superhero movie.
Latino Review is reporting that Marvel Studios is in talks to introduce some of their second-tier characters through a series of 10-minute short films that would run before some of their upcoming features (like THOR and CAPTAIN AMERICA). Exactly which characters will be highlighted remains unclear but Latino mentions Black Panther, Luke Cage and Dr. Strange. Not surprisingly, these are some of the same characters mentioned along with the rumors that Marvel is producing some lower-budgeted movies around secondary characters.
I like this idea. Financially it makes sense. Artistically, maybe hardcore fans of these superheroes won’t be that thrilled. That’s understandable. But hey, if I were them, I’d prefer to have a great 10-minute short than to have nothing at all.
I can see this working…What about you guys? If done, what B-List Marvel hero would you want to get a 10-minute short?
