Advent Calendar 2022: Men of the MCU - Day 16 - Ryan Reynolds

 Ok, I know, I know, Ryan is not part of the MCU and never has been and that is correct However, it was announced awhile back that X-Men and Marvel have merged and that Deadpool 3 will be released as part of the MCU.

We all know Ryan as Deadpool, we also know him Buying The Cow, Van Wilder, Blade:Trinity, and Free Guy.  One of his biggest know roles is George Lutz in The Amittyville Horror, whether he was known for the role, the movie or his shirtless scenes it is definitely memorable.

Ryan Reynolds coming to the MCU in 2024 but is todays man of the MCU

Advent Calendar 2022: Men of the MCU - Day 15 - Edward Norton

 Next up is again one of the biggest names in the MCU.  Since 1994, Edward has been gracing our screens is some of the biggest movies of all time. 

Starring in films like "The People vs Larry Flint", "American History X", "Rounders", "Fight Club", "The Italian Job" and the list just goes on and on.  Edward has a resume that many can only dream of.

In 2008 however, Edward ventured into Marvel and the MCU.  His stay was short as he would be replaced in future movies, but he was the original Bruce Banner / The Hulk.

Advent Calendar 2022: Men of the MCU - Day 14 - Mark Ruffalo

 Mark has probably one of the longest acting resumes of anyone from the MCU.  With a career that spans some 33 years, there is no doubt that you have seen him perform, even if you haven't seen his MCU work.

From Films such as "54", "XX/XY", and "Shutter Island", to televisions "The Beat" and "Due South".

Arguably though, Marks biggest role is from the MCU.  For the past 10 years, Mark has played the character of Bruce Banner/The Hulk.  Across a variety of MCU franchises, The Hulk is a staple, The Hulk is Mark Ruffalo and Mark is todays Man of the MCU.

Advent Calendar 2022: Men of the MCU - Day 13 - Winston Duke

 A relative newcomer to the acting world, Winston got his start in 2014 with some one off appearances in a handful of TV series such as "Law & Order Special Victims Unit", "Major Crimes" and "Modern Family".

He landed his first big role in the MCU, playing the character of M'Baku in "Black Panther".  A role he would reprise in "Avengers: Infinity War", "Avengers: Endgames" and again in 2022's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever".

Winston is todays man of the MCU

Advent Calendar 2022: Men of the MCU - Day 12 - Simu Liu

 Simu Liu is a Canadian actor who appeared in a number of TV series for an episode or two.  It really wasn't until 2016 in which he landed his first leading role, playing the character of Jung in "Kim's Convenience.

It was in his MCU role that Simu really shot to popularity.  Playing the role of Shaun/Shang-Chi in the MCU's 25th released film, "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings".

With no less then 8 upcoming TV/Film projects in the works, Simu's future is definitely bright.

Robert Scott Wilson shirtless in Days Of Our Lives, December 9th 2022

 

Advent Calendar 2022: Men of the MCU - Day 11 - Andrew Garfield

 I know exactly what you are all thinking, Andrew Garfields Spider-Man was before the MCU, as we know it today, and yes you would be correct; that was until he reprised the role along with Tobey Maguire and Tom Holland in 2021's "Spider-Man: No Way Home".

The thought of 3 different Spider-Man characters had many worried that this movie would be bad, boy were we wrong.  The movie was incredible, the 3 different Spider-Man's worked perfectly and the 3 actors nailed it.  Each felt important.

Andrew reprising his role, landed him smack into the MCU and is todays man of the MCU.

Advent Calendar 2022: Men of the MCU - Day 10 - Chris Pratt

 Chris Pratt, another major name to land on our list, in fact, in 2015 he was named by Time magazine on their "Top 100 Most Influential People in the World" list.

Known from huge  movies such as the "Jurassic World" series, "Jennifer's Body", and "Passengers" to big time television series like "The Terminal List", "Everwood" & "Parks & Recreation".  Whether a fan of TV or film, you have no doubt seen Chris Pratt in action.

Chris landed in the MCU in 2014 taking on the role of Peter Quill/Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy.  A role he continues to play to this day including in this years "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday special".

Advent Calendar 2022: Men of the MCU - Day 9 - Chris Hemsworth

 Todays Man of the MCU is arguably one of the biggest names in the MCU. Born in Australia, Chris Hemsworth began his acting career at the age of 21, starring in Australian Soap Home & Away.  Since moving to Hollywood to pursue an acting career, Chris has taken off, landing roles in films like "Star Trek", "The Cabin In The Woods", "Ghostbusters", & "Men in Black:International" to name a few.

It was some 11 years ago that Chris joined the MCU in a role that would be prominently featured in a number of or Marvel projects, including 4 feature films based around his character of Thor.  As "Thor" he has acted in movies, TV projects and voiced video games.

Chris Hemsworth is todays Man of the MCU

Jake Miller shirtless/open shirt in the Phi Phi Islands

 

Advent Calendar 2022: Men of the MCU - Day 8 - Vin Diesel

 When you hear the name Vin Diesel what movies come to mind? The Fast & The Furious? xXx? Riddick? Exactly!  What  a lot of people don't know is that Vin has been in no less then 8 MCU projects.

While Vin Diesel hasn't appeared physically in any movies, he has been a major  presence.  Vin is the voice actor for the character of Groot and has been through for the past 8 years.  

8 years, 8 projects, it's simply a coincidence that the randomizer placed him as Day 8's Man of the MCU

Shawn Mendes shirtless IG story with friends in Jamaica