Summary
The Marvels' post-credits scene is rumored to feature a legacy character whose inclusion could tie Brie Larson’sCaptain Marvelto the MCU’s Multiverse plan: Kelsey Grammer’s Beast from theX-Menmovies.
The Marvelsfeatures Larson’sCaptain Marvelas she joins forces with Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan and Teyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau. While the story centers on the trio trying to figure out why they swap places with each other when they use their powers, fans wonder ifThe Marvelsis another project with seemingly little to no connection to Marvel Studios' plan to build the MCU Multiverse in thelead-up toAvengers: Secret Wars.
However, a rumor seemingly started by reliable scooperDanielRPKsuggests thatThe Marvels' post-credits scene will connect the film to Fox’sX-Menmovies through Grammer’s Beast. “Someone who was the perfect casting for a certain role and never got his chance to do justice with it cuz they wasted him on a shitty movie is coming back. That’s all I’m gonna say,” DanielRPK wrote on Twitter. While DanielRPK never mentioned Beast by name, Twitter userMyNameIsJeffdeduced who the scooper could be talking about by referring to DanielRPK’s past comments about Grammer’s Beast being perfect casting that was wasted.
Marvel Studios has not made an official statement on the matter and likely won’t to avoid spoiling general audiences. However, the rumor was fueled whenCanWeGetSomeToast, another reputable scooper, shared a Twitter post featuring posters forThe Marvels,Deadpool 3, andAvengers: Secret Wars, writing, “It’s true. Everything’s starting to connect.” Though these scoopers, includingGrace Randolph, aren’t revealing the cameo,MyTimeToShineHelloadded more legitimacy to the rumor by responding to a 2021 Twitter post about Grammer’s Beast by writing, “Wow.”
Avengers: Secret Warsis rumored to feature Ian McKellen’s Magnetoand several other actors from Marvel movies produced before or separate from the MCU. Marvel Studios' already laid the groundwork for crossovers with Fox’sX-Menmovies by introducing Patrick Stewart’s Professor X inDoctor Strange2 and bringing Hugh Jackman back as Wolverine forDeadpool 3. So, using Grammer’s Beast to connectThe Marvelsto the MCU’s Multiverse storyline isn’t far-fetched.
The Marvelsbox office projectionsalready point to a low opening weekend for the film. However, rumors of Grammer’s Beast have renewed interest in otherwise dismissive moviegoers. Of course, some fans were already excited forThe Marvels, so this rumor is only icing on the cake.