In a surprising on-set revelation, veteran actor Alan Cumming has disclosed that he accidentally caused an injury to fellow star Pedro Pascal during the filming of the upcoming Marvel blockbuster, 'Avengers: Doomsday'. The incident, which Cumming humorously described as having "broken" Pascal, occurred while the two were shooting a scene together for the highly anticipated 2026 film.
The On-Set Mishap Explained
During a recent appearance on the popular talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', Cumming opened up about the unexpected event. The 60-year-old actor, who is reprising his role as Nightcrawler after a hiatus of more than two decades, clarified that the injury did not happen during a staged fight sequence. Instead, it was a simple production accident. "All of (the X-Men cast) are in it, too," Cumming said, discussing the film. "What was funny was that in my first scene with Pedro, he hurt his neck and had to go home. I broke Pedro."
Cumming was quick to emphasise that no combat was involved. He explained the peculiar circumstances, noting the physical complexities of their characters. "No, I wasn't fighting. No, no. I was just, sort of, being... we were just together in a scene, and I wasn't fighting, no," he stated. He further elaborated, "He's got these big long arms and everything, so it's quite complicated. I do have a tail, but I didn't have my tail on at the time. Pedro didn't have his arms on either." The description hints at the unique challenges of filming a superhero movie where actors often perform without their full CGI-enhanced prosthetics.
Star-Studded Cast and Plot Details
'Avengers: Doomsday' is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film will feature a massive ensemble cast, bringing together heroes from various franchises. Confirmed returnees from the X-Men universe include icons like Sir Patrick Stewart, Sir Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, Channing Tatum, James Marsden, and Rebecca Romijn.
The Avengers side will be equally impressive, with stars like Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, David Harbour, and Lewis Pullman all set to appear. In a major comeback, Chris Evans will return as Steve Rogers, marking his first appearance as Captain America since 2019's 'Avengers: Endgame'.
Directed by the acclaimed duo Joe and Anthony Russo, the film is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. The plot is expected to follow the Avengers, the New Avengers, and the X-Men as they unite to confront a monumental threat. Their mission will be to stop the villainous Doctor Doom from executing his devastating plans for the Multiverse.
What This Means for Fans
While the injury to Pedro Pascal was reportedly minor enough for him to return to work, the anecdote highlights the often-unseen physical demands and unpredictable nature of big-budget filmmaking. For fans, it adds a layer of behind-the-scenes lore to a movie already bursting with anticipation. The convergence of the Avengers and X-Men on screen, a long-awaited event for comic book enthusiasts, promises to be a cinematic spectacle of unprecedented scale.
The confirmation of Alan Cumming's return as the teleporting Nightcrawler, a role he last played in 2003's 'X2: X-Men United', is particularly exciting for long-time Marvel fans. His reunion with the X-Men cast, alongside the massive Avengers roster, sets the stage for 'Avengers: Doomsday' to be a landmark event in the MCU's ongoing narrative.
