While one of the secret endings of the first Avengers film teased that uber-baddie Thanos would be tangling with our heroes in the future, it is Ultron that they’ll take on next.
In a recent interview, Kevin Feige revealed that director Joss Whedon is focused on actor James Spader’s performance as a lynch-pin in portraying the film’s antagonist in just the right way. He says “Introducing the new characters is going to be a lot of fun for the movie. That ever-changing roster is very important in the Avengers comics, and so how do we start to play with that on the big screen? Also our bad guy is great. I think people are going to very, very excited to see what we’re doing with the voice that Joss Whedon is bringing to life with James Spader for Ultron.”
While some fans may already be familiar with the character, Feige states that it’s important for them to stay true to the comics but simultaneously bring a fresh perspective that will translate on screen. He states they have already thrown out the idea of Ultron simply being “just a robot,” in order to make him more three-dimensional. “…We want him to have an extreme personality and attitude, and James Spader is doing an unbelievable job. Again, for us it’s always about subverting expectations. Whenever you think you know what’s coming next, we surprise people or deliver it in a slightly unexpected way. And Spader is doing that with Mr. Ultron.” Touts Feige.
Prepare to re-assemble next spring, as Avengers: Age of Ultron hits theaters.