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Katie Cassidy, known for her role in the popular CW show Arrow, has been cast in Jenni "JWoww" Farley's upcoming film.

Cassidy can be most easily recognized as Arrow fan favorite Laurel Lance / Black Canary. Per Variety, Cassidy has been cast as the lead in the upcoming psychological thriller Nanny Cam. This will be the second film by Farley of Jersey Shore fame, the first being Devon, released in 2024. The found footage horror movie starred Lauren Carlin, Steven Etienne, and Rotisha Geter.

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Nanny Cam will follow a new mother, played by Cassidy, who desperately tries to protect her daughter from what she believes to be a demon. The film takes inspiration...

Arrowstar Stephen Amell recently opened up about the struggles he faced while filming the popular CW series. He also shared his early experiences interacting with fans online.

Amell played billionaire playboy turned vigilante Oliver Queen in all eight seasons of the show that launched the Arrowverse for The CW, and while the role skyrocketed him to fame, it wasn’t all positive experiences for Amell. Speaking with Variety, he described his experience as like being “shot out of a cannon” and admitted that he never really enjoyed shooting 10 months out of the year - despite being extremely grateful for Arrow. “The first two or three years of Arrow, I was gripping so tight. I was white-knuckling it,” Amell said, speaking about what he learned from the show.

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“The hours were long.

Arrow stars Emily Bett Rickards and David Ramsey have revealed their favorite Arrowverse crossover. Starring Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen/Green Arrow, The CW series spawned a universe of interconnected shows, including The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Batwoman, with Supergirl and Black Lightning eventually joining the fold.

Rickards and Ramsey were at Megacon, where the pair responded to Cbr's question regarding which show they most enjoyed crossing over with the most. "I liked going to The Flash because they were so happy over there," Rickards said. Ramsey discussed the difficult logistics and problems with tonality that came with making The Flash and Arrow crossovers happen but still enjoyed them. He especially enjoyed seeing Amell in Grant Gustin's Flash suit. "They were logistical nightmares," he said. "The Flash was on the other side of the wall and couldn't be more different. It was bright and had milkshakes. Stephen in the Flash suit.

Arrow aired on The CW for 8 seasons, 170 episodes, and launched a TV universe that spanned across eight different shows. The first episode of Arrow’s Season 4 features Oliver Queen standing over an unknown grave, and whose it was, wouldn’t be revealed for months –not even to the cast.

Speaking at a panel at Megacon Orlando, per Cbr, Willa Holland, who played Thea Queen – as well as her superhero alter ego, Speedy – described the general air of mystery and anxiety surrounding the season four reveal. "At the end of this episode in the season, Oliver was standing over a grave and no one knew who it was," Holland said. "We didn’t know until 6 months later. I thought it was me and I was packing my bags. We were all afraid we were going to get killed."

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What If...?'s third and final season received a mixed response from fans and didn't exactly conclude the animated series in a way that left people wanting more.

Interestingly, we did get a last-minute sequence showcasing all manner of Variants that failed to make the cut. Among them were a Maestro-like Hulk, Thanos-erine (the Mad Titan x Wolverine), an Ironheart Punisher, a samurai Ghost Rider, and six-armed Spider-Man.

The latter two are highlighted in newly released concept art shared by Joey Vazquez on X.

Spider-Man is complicated given the character's ties to Sony Pictures (it still feels like a miracle that we even got to see Peter Parker in What If...? season 1's "Marvel Zombies" episode). Why didn't this badass Ghost Rider make the cut? After all, we know the rights to the anti-hero returned to Marvel Studios several years ago.

It's probably because Marvel Studios wants to put its...

“Today is an okay day,” says A.C. Bradley.

That might seem like an overstatement from a woman who just lost her Altadena home and has only two suitcases to her name. But right now, her focus, literally and figuratively, is on her three-and-a-half year old daughter, Adelia.

Bradley is known in Hollywood circles as the head writer of Marvel Studios’ What If…? animated series for two of its three seasons, and for working on the company’s Ms. Marvel show. She’s speaking by phone with The Hollywood Reporter while standing in the guest house of fellow writer and friend Joe Henderson, who lives in Los Angeles’ Studio City neighborhood. It’s her home for the time being, and she knows she is lucky to have a place to stay.

Bradley watches from a distance as Henderson and his kids play with Adelia in the yard, giving her a moment...

What If...? has been and gone and, judging by the reaction to the final season, there won't be many fans clamouring for Marvel Animation to continue exploring the Multiverse.

One of the biggest points of contention has been the show's shift from exploring alternate realities to essentially asking, "What if this character was that one instead?" A final montage as the series ends is exactly that - Thanos with Wolverine claws! - but there's one Vartiant, in particular, who has grabbed everyone's attention.

That's a version of Deadpool who appears to have countless weapons strapped to his back; the prevailing theory is that this could be the Merc with the Mouth from the Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe reality.

We don't anticipate the storyline ever being adapted by Marvel Studios (unfortunately) but what an episode this could've made. Still, who wants to see Deadpool taking out The Avengers one-by-one when...

Yesterday, the third and final season of What If...? — the Disney+ animated drama about how the Marvel Cinematic Universe would be different had this or that plot twist happened another way — came to an end. Hopefully the fans enjoyed it.

One person who did not like what he saw was Beau DeMayo, the former showrunner behind X-Men '97, another animated Marvel series. "#whatif season 3 yikes just yikes," he posted on X/Twitter. "I’d watch more to give notes on how it could’ve easily been done better but I have some water to watch boil."

That is a harsh public assessment from someone who used to work for the company, and DeMayo didn't stop there, writing that What If...? season 3 "has no substance and feels like fanfic. The dialogue is flat and so obvious, and some of the premises are just weird." He called the new season "the worst kind" of show: "Mediocre.

In the season 3/series finale of What If...?, Uatu joins forces with the Exiles - Captain Carter, Kahhori, Byrdie, and Storm - to battle a trio of villainous Watchers named the Eminence, Incarnate, and Executioner.

The trio overpowers the heroes and, in the process of attempting to wipe them from every reality, several of their respective Variants can be seen briefly on screen.

Thanks to @Cryptic4KQual, we now have some hi-res screenshots showcasing some of those characters. There's a Storm who became Black Panther, for example, along with a Byrdie who appears in both duck form and as a member of the Nova Corps.

Kahhori is particularly interesting as there are Apocalypse, Captain America, and X-Men Variants of the Native American superhero who was created specifically for What If...? In Captain Carter's case, we see Sabretooth, Elektra, Deathlok, and Valkyrie.

Somewhere along the line, it seems What If.

Marvel's "What If...?" premiered in 2021 and its innovative remixes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe status quo became consistent bright spots during an otherwise difficult time for the franchise. While season 1 of the Disney+ animated Marvel multiverse show combined its stylish animation with rushed storytelling, season 2 was a zany, refreshing addition to the MCU, and both seasons wound up receiving very good reviews on the whole.

"What If...?" season 3 started dropping daily episodes on December 22, 2024, and concluded a week later on December 29, and while critics haven't embraced it quite as lovingly as they did its predecessors, it's still an entertaining watch ... that is, unless you ask Beau DeMayo. The former "X-Men '97" showrunner took to X, previously known as Twitter, to share his grievances about "What If...?" season 3, and his short review made it clear that he's not exactly a fan:

"#whatif season 3 yikes just yikes"

In another tweet, DeMayo took more time to elaborate.

Based on What If...? season 3's Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes and comments on this website, the show's final batch of episodes has disappointed the majority of fans.

Matthew Chauncey, who wrote several season 1 and 2 episodes, took over from A.C. Bradley as Head Writer for What If...?'s last year and is next set to serve in that same showrunner role for X-Men '97 season 3.

Beau DeMayo was in charge of X-Men '97's first season but parted ways with Marvel Studios in murky circumstances; there have been allegations of sexual misconduct which he's strongly denied by claiming he was a victim of a racist and homophobic working environment.

Whatever the case may be, DeMayo has some strong opinions about What If...? season 3. He started by sharing a negative review of the series before making his issues with Chauncey known.

He also suggested that claims the X-Men couldn't appear in the series were false.

What If...? Season 3 has been a festive treat for many MCU fans, delivering the final installment of the animated series with new episodes releasing on Disney+ daily from December 22. The new season has seen a more divided set of reviews from both critics and audiences, but perhaps its most scathing review has come from former Marvel Studios showrunner Beau DeMayo.

DeMayo was the creative force behind Season 1 of X-Men ’97 before he was unexpectedly dismissed by Marvel Studios just ahead of the show’s debut, and now he has publicly criticized their latest season of What If…? expressing his disapproval through a series of candid posts on social media.

In his initial reaction, DeMayo took to X/Twitter and delivered a very short, frank assessment of the new episodes. He wrote, “#whatif season 3 yikes just yikes." While his opinions came before the series completes its run, DeMayo made it clear...

In today's season 3/series finale of What If...?, Captain Carter makes the ultimate sacrifice (a decision which has upset many fans) and Uatu's story ends with him continuing to watch over the Multiverse.

There was no post-credits scene and nothing to suggest there are now live-action plans for The Watcher. However, the show ended with a montage of Variants who we may or may not get to see on screen somewhere down the line.

One we recognised instantly: the Moon Knight/Blade mashup who will appear in the upcoming Marvel Zombies animated TV series. Are there plans for the rest? We suppose the Jubilee/Silver Surfer combination could show up in X-Men '97 season 2; however, there's been speculation on social media about What If...? being followed by an Exiles series featuring these characters.

Other highlights include a duck Variant of the Scarlet Witch, a Maestro-like Hulk, Thanos-erine, a samurai Ghost Rider,...

Beau DeMayo thinks Marvel did a bad job with the new season of What If…?. The X-Men ’97 creator, who was earlier pushed out from the franchise, didn’t even bother to pinpoint what went wrong with What If…? Season 3. A general consensus among critics and audiences suggested that the third season is proving to be an underwhelming conclusion to one of the Marvel Multiverse Saga’s best ideas.

Beau DeMayo | Credits: @beaudemayo/Instagram

DeMayo and Marvel Studios do not share a great relationship after the studio fired him from X-Men ’97 over egregious findings against him during an internal investigation. The studio’s explanation for his firing came after DeMayo took to his socials to accuse Marvel of unreasonably removing him from the writing credits of X-Men ’97 Season 2.

Beau DeMayo gives his verdict for What If…? Season 3 and it’s brutal A still from What If…? Season 3 | Credits:...

‘What If…?’ Season 3 is airing its final episodes. Eight episodes are coming out over eight days, just like last year. Many popular characters are back, played by the same actors from the MCU. This includes Jeffrey Wright as the Watcher, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector/Moon Knight, Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness, and more.

A new character this season is Storm. The creators said that if they knew X-Men characters were available, they would have made them a bigger part of the story.

In an interview with ‘Agents of Fandom,’ Season 3 director Bryan Andrews said he would have liked to include Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine if he had known Disney owned the rights. However, it was too late to add him by then.

Andrews looked back and wished they could have included more mutants in the season.

‘What If…?’ Season 3 is currently airing its final season. Eight episodes are being released over the course of eight days, just like last year. In this latest season, several notable characters have returned, played by the original actors from the MCU. These include Jeffrey Wright as the Watcher, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector/Moon Knight, Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness, and many more.

One of the most exciting additions to the Season 3 lineup is the character of Storm. The showrunners revealed that if they had known X-Men and mutants were available while crafting the Season 3 storylines, these characters would have played a much larger role in the show.

In an interview with ‘Agents of Fandom,’ ‘What If…?’ Season 3 director Bryan Andrews shared that if he had known Disney owned the rights to Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine,...

What If...?'s third season has largely shifted the spotlight to characters from Phases 4 and 5. Much has changed since the animated series first went into development, of course, including Daredevil's long-awaited MCU debut.

While we won't get an episode putting the Man Without Fear from and centre, Matt Murdock was spotted in yesterday's "What If... Howard The Duck Got Hitched?"

Alongside Karen Page, he could be seen at The Grandmaster's breakfast where the Thor: Ragnarok villain intended to serve Howard the Duck and Darcy Lewis' egg aboard his cruise ship. In this reality, Matt and Karen were clearly on the guest list and eager to dine on this culinary delight.

Some fans have speculated that this might be Scott Summers/Cyclops and Jean Grey, especially with a Variant of X-Men '97's Storm set to factor into an upcoming episode of What If...? It's a nice theory, though...

Two Soviet super-soldiers tussle in the next major look at Marvel's What If...? season 3.

In the clip, a young Red Guardian can be seen fighting the Winter Soldier to a standstill, despite taking offense when Bucky resorts to biting his leg during the fight. Police sirens soon force the pair to retreat and contact their superiors, revealing this to be a world where Bucky didn't murder Howard and Maria Stark and implying Red Guardian prevented him from carrying out the deed.

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This What If...? episode was shown last year as part of an early season 3 sneak peek, teasing Bucky and Red Guardian evading Bill Foster (Laurence Fishburne) and local law enforcement as part of their escape plan. According to director Bryan Andrews,...

The third episode of What If...? season 3 begins by showing us some familiar security footage from Captain America: Civil War in which The Winter Soldier murdered Howard and Maria Stark. However, in this reality, Bucky Barnes is busy fighting...Red Guardian?!

Exploring how we reached that point, it's revealed that Dreykov wants to send Red Guardian to Ohio where he'll be forced to go undercover as a data analyst. He's not keen on the idea and wishes to prove himself, especially with the Red Room relying on The Winter Soldier more often.

They both travel to America; Alexei Shostakov is in economy class and Bucky is dropped into the country by his superiors. Red Guardian interrupts The Winter Soldier's mission and stops him from killing the Starks; as the police close in, both men are forced to flee but with only one dose of Super Soldier Serum left, Bucky has failed his mission.

Two Thunderbolts* stars are getting a team up early in What If...?'s final season, though it wasn't entirely by design.

Speaking with ScreenRant about season 3's episodes, director Bryan Andrews broke down What If...?'s upcoming Winter Soldier/Red Guardian storyline and why it took so long for this episode to drop. Originally, he explained, it was "supposed to be in season 2, and it got moved to season 3 late in the game because there was another episode that got done early. Brad [Winderbaum] wanted to swap them out for a reason, and he was like, 'It's going to be great.' Which is hilarious because now it's creating this weird serendipity with the Thunderbolts* coming up."

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Plot: Marvel’s animated series “What If…?” returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the multiverse. Watch as classic characters make unexpected choices that will mutate their worlds into spectacular alternate versions of the MCU. The Watcher will guide viewers as the series traverses new genres, bigger spectacles, and incredible new characters. The series features an incredible voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their iconic roles.

Review: When Marvel Studios announced an animated anthology series based on the What If…? line of comic books, the potential to explore different angles and twists on the same storyline seen on the big screen was almost too good to be true. The crux of the comic book is always the opportunity to see what would happen if a character made an alternate choice. However, the MCU take on What If…? centers more on the infinite possibilities of the...

What If...? season 3 has returned to Disney+ for its third and final season and today's episode, "What If... The Hulk Fought The Mech Avengers?" opens with a fun cartoon revealing that, in this reality, The Hulk unleashed monsters across the Earth and Iron Man responded by creating a team of giant robots to combat them.

With that, the teenage girl watching the show hears a commotion and sees one of the beasts outside! 

In reality, the "Gamma War" began after Sam Wilson met Bruce Banner in Washington D.C. instead of Steve Rogers. Sam convinced Bruce to attend his group therapy sessions to deal with the trauma of being The Hulk and the two soon became friends. However, when Bruce "Hulked Out" in front of Sam, he fled and attempted to put an end to the Jade Giant once and for all.

Unfortunately, bombarding himself with more Gamma just created a second,...

Marvel Studios' TV arm has been a mixed bag of huge successes and catastrophic lows. One of the former is the wildly inventive animated show What If...?, which ushered in a new era of the multiverse. Most of us are aware that the latest season of the animated series will premiere on Disney+ on Dec. 22, but it will also be the final season. Now Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum has revealed there are reasons for doing so.

What If...?, released in 2021, is an MCU anthology series that explores alternate timelines in the multiverse and depicts the possibilities of events if things went differently. The last two seasons have addressed a variety of intriguing scenarios, from Dr. Strange as a love-obsessed madman to Hela coming into possession of the Ten Rings. With the third season on the horizon, fans are excited to see what Jeffrey Wright's Uatu the Watcher will...

What If...? returns with its third and final season this weekend and Marvel Animation has today shared the episode descriptions and credits for every episode.

There are some significant reveals here, though the biggest is Mysterio's role in "What If...The Emergence destroyed the Earth?" With the planet no more, it appears Quentin Beck finds a way to take charge of what's left; could a Spider-Man: Far From Home retcon be in the works establishing him as a Multiversal threat?

We wouldn't bank on it but in this reality, he must have survived the events of that movie and become more than just a con man out to steal Tony Stark's technology.

Beyond that, most of these episodes sound like fun, throwaway adventures and a couple really stretch the "What If...?" premise. However, the final two episodes sound pretty monumental and could have a major impact on the...

The MCU is just a week away from dropping its third show of 2024 with season 3 of What If...?. The animated series set in an alternate timeline tells a series of fantastical, character-swapped stories through the eyes of The Watcher (Jeffrey Wright). Seasons 1 and 2 were big hits for Marvel, as they brought back fan favorites like Agent Carter (Hayley Atwell) and Ultron (James Spader), and adapted fan favorite comic book story lines like Marvel Zombies. Season 3 is right around the corner, and Marvel Studios have just revealed the new episode titles, teasing what fans can expect.

Episode titles are a lost art in the age of streaming, as audiences binge-watch their way through content, not paying attention to the tiny title card that appears in the top corner. But, What If...?'s episode titles are more than metaphorical and thematic teases; they overtly tell you what each episode is about.

The third and final season of Marvel Animation's What If...? premieres on Disney+ one week from today and we finally have a list of confirmed episode titles.

Some reveal nothing - what the heck is the finale, "What If... What If?", going to be? - but others provide a clearer idea of what's in store for us with this next batch of episodes. For example, "What If... The Hulk Fought The Mech Avengers?" suggests that kaiju shown in the trailers is a new monstrous Variant of the Green Goliath.

Agatha Harkness, meanwhile, is heading to Hollywood and Red Guardian will do battle with The Winter Soldier, likely decades ago in their respective pasts. As for Christmas Day's "What If... Howard Got Hitched?", it sounds like he and Darcy Lewis will tie the knot.

Howard the Duck's wedding isn't what we expected from this series but things will get a...

Disney's approach to marketing Marvel Animation's streaming offering often makes them feel like something of an afterthought - the first What If...? season 3 trailer was only released a month ago - but the hype is slowly building for the Multiversal series.

In this latest 30-second sneak peek, we hear Storm speak (X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men '97 star Alison Sealy-Smith reprises the role here) as several new Variants are teased.

Among them are Thanos, White Vision, Kingo, Shang-Chi, and more. We were told a while ago that the series would start throwing Phase 5 characters into the mix and Marvel Studios has made good on that promise. 

Also of note is the fact we get to hear those other Watchers talk; will Uatu be forced to pay for his role in assembling the Guardians of the Multiverse and his continued interference? If so, here's hoping that story continues into Avengers: Doomsday.

What If...? returns with its third and final season this month and the first clip from the show has just been released. In that, we see Captain America (Sam Wilson) and Monica Rambeau piloting massive Mech-Avengers.

The heroes are shown watching an "Apex" Kaiju leading an army of monsters into the ocean. A recently released promo confirmed that several of these heroic robots will assemble into a massive "Avenger" for an epic battle which feels very Power Rangers-inspired.

What If...? will be an interesting series to look back on once the Multiverse Saga ends; what was once a show meant to explore alternate realities where one decision changed everything has become an excuse to tell some pretty wacky stories. 

Still, we'd be lying to say this sneak peek isn't a lot of fun!

A handful of reactions from this launch event are circulating on social media but critics in...

The third and final season of What If...? is fast approaching, and Marvel Studios has just shared a new teaser offering a better idea of what's to come later this month.

While a lot of this preview is devoted to previous episodes - as a way of encouraging fans to go back and watch them - we also see plenty of intriguing season 3 footage. That includes Storm wielding Thor's hammer Mjolnir, the return of Mysterio, and Red Guardian assembling alongside The Avengers.

We still don't know whether What If...? will finally tie into the wider Multiverse Saga with this final season, though we'd imagine Marvel Animation will do something to at least tease what's to come in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Well, hopefully.

"What If...? season 3 feels like the completion of a trilogy," Marvel Studios' Head of Marvel Streaming, Television and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, recently revealed. "It...

Since it first premiered in August 2021, the creators of Marvel Animation's What If...? have confirmed a number of episode pitches that unfortunately didn't get included in the popular MCU multiverse series. Jeffrey Wright made his MCU debut in What If...? season 1 as the voice of the Watcher, an enigmatic cosmic being who watches over and narrates alternate versions of classic MCU stories. What If...? was an instant hit for Marvel Studios, and its popularity increased with 2023's season 2, but the series is disappointingly ending after What If...? season 3.

What If...?'s three seasons have delivered some brilliant twists on well-known MCU stories, and have introduced a plethora of exciting variants to the MCU. Audiences have seen Peggy Carter become a super soldier, Doctor Strange become a villain, Ultron acquire the Infinity Stones, Happy Hogan become a Hulk and the Tesseract empower a new Native American hero, among many other stories.

‘What If…?’ Season 3 will be the last Marvel show to hit Disney+ this year. New details were shared during the D23 panel in Brazil, including the reveal of the show’s updated logo. The logo teases characters like Storm, Agatha Harkness, and Captain America appearing in the series.

The first trailer also dropped, featuring Arishem, Oscar Isaac’s return as Moon Knight, Shang-Chi, Storm wielding Mjolnir, and more.

This season includes several episodes, like one about Red Guardian, written by A.C. Bradley, which also features Bucky Barnes, Bill Foster, and Ranger Morales. This episode was initially planned for Season 2.

Another episode, inspired by anime, is called “Go-Avengers: Heroes of the Gamma War.” In it, the Avengers pilot mechs to battle Mega-Hulk monsters. Characters include Sam Wilson/Captain America, Black Widow, Red Guardian, Shang-Chi, Monica Rambeau, Moon Knight, Shuri, and Melina Vostokoff.

There’s also an Agatha Harkness episode with a...

‘What If…?’ Season 3 is the last Marvel show to release this year on Disney+. Plenty of new details were revealed during the D23 panel in Brazil. The show’s new logo has been announced, revealing some characters we can expect to show up in the series, such as Storm, Agatha Harkness, and Captain America.

Furthermore, the first trailer was also released, showing Arishem, Oscar Isaac’s return as Moon Knight, Shang-Chi, Storm wielding Mjolnir, and much more.

The last season includes several episodes: one focused on Red Guardian, written by A.C. Bradley, and featuring Bucky Barnes, Bill Foster, and Ranger Morales, which was originally meant for the second season.

There’s also an anime-inspired episode called “Go-Avengers: Heroes of the Gamma War,” where the Avengers pilot mechs to fight a swarm of Mega-Hulk monsters. This episode includes Sam Wilson/Captain America, Black Widow, Red Guardian, Xu Shang-Chi, Monica Rambeau, Moon Knight,...

Marvel Studios has assembled one of its best ensembles yet for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Led by Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, the supporting cast includes names like Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, and Natasha Lyonne.

We don't know who the latter is playing, though fans have speculated that the Russian Doll star could be everyone from Alicia Masters to the voice of H.E.R.B.I.E.

What we didn't expect was for Lyonne to join the cast of What If...? season 3 as a newly created superhero. Disney's press site has confirmed she's playing Byrdie, an original character who is shown flying into action alongside Captain Carter and Kahhori in the officially released still below.

The only character from the comics we can find with a similar name is Birdy, a mutant ally of Sabretooth who doesn't have wings...

Marvel has dropped the trailer for the third and final season of its animated anthology series “What If…?”, spotlighting more humor and spectacle. The alternate multiverse, led by a host of new characters, gets pushed to wacky extremes through the exploration of different genres.

One of the standouts is X-Men’s Storm as the self-proclaimed Goddess of Thunder, voiced by Alison Sealy-Smith, who played Storm in Disney+ series “X-Men ’97” and the original 1990s “X-Men” cartoon series. She’s a bit of a change of pace from Howard the Duck (voiced by Seth Green), who is back for a final flight.

Other characters mutating their way into Season 3 include Captain America/Sam Wilson, The Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes, Hulk/Bruce Banner, The Red Guardian, Captain Peggy Carter, Agatha Harkness, and Shang-Chi. Plus, Jeffrey Wright’s omniscient Watcher returns as narrator. There are hints of Red Guardians and mechs, a Western and musical comedy.

We finally have our first good look at the upcoming Marvel and Disney Plus animated series, What If...? Season 3, which teases all manner of multiversal madness when it lands on the streaming platform later this year on December 22. Coming as part of Phase Five of the MCU, What If...? Season 3 will be made up of eight episodes and is all set to feature the likes of Red Guardian, Bucky Barnes, Sam Wilson/Captain America, Shuri/Black Panther, and more.

You can check out the newly released trailer for What If...? Season 3 below.

The first season of What If...? premiered back in 2021, and explores various alternate timelines across the multiverse in which major moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe occur differently, as observed by the Watcher, a member of an alien race who observes the multiverse...but does not interfere. Created by A. C. Bradley for the streaming service Disney+ and...

The final season of Marvel‘s animated anthology, What If…, is here to tease one of the studio’s most epic battles as heroes and villains collide for a world-altering showdown. Marvel’s What…If Season 3 trailer comes as Disney’s D23 Brazil event winds to a close after a weekend of surprises, reveals, and hype for the Marcel Cinematic Universe’s future.

Marvel’s What If… Season 3 begins streaming on Disney+ on December 22, with a new episode debuting daily for eight days. You can read Disney’s official synopsis for the series below:

Marvel’s animated series “What If…?” returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the Multiverse. Watch as classic characters make unexpected choices that will mutate their worlds into spectacular alternate versions of the MCU. The Watcher (voice of Jeffrey Wright) will guide viewers as the series traverses new genres, bigger spectacles, and incredible new characters.

As promised, Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for Marvel Animation's What If...? season 3. It's also been confirmed today that, when the show returns to Disney+ on December 22, we're getting new a instalment daily for eight days.

Season 3 will be the show's last batch of episodes, and it's said fans will, "Watch as classic characters make unexpected choices that will mutate their worlds into spectacular alternate versions of the MCU. The Watcher (voice of Jeffrey Wright) will guide viewers as the series traverses new genres, bigger spectacles, and incredible new characters."

The series features an incredible voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their iconic roles.

Season 3 features fan-favourite characters like Captain America/Sam Wilson, The Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes, Hulk/Bruce Banner, The Red Guardian, Captain Peggy Carter, Agatha Harkness, Shang-Chi, Storm the Goddess of Thunder, and numerous others.

Yes, you read that correctly:...

A Storm is brewing in the trailer for the third and final season of Marvel’s What If…? animated anthology, which begins streaming Sunday, Dec. 22 on Disney+, with eight daily episode releases.

In addition to the Mjolnir-wielding X-person/Goddess of Thunder, the trailer above includes glimpses of Sam Wilson’s Captain America, Moon Knight, Shang Chi, White Vision, Ironheart, Wong(ers!), Scarlet Witch, Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes, Hulk/Bruce Banner, The Red Guardian, Captain Peggy Carter, Agatha Harkness and Monica Rambeau — plus, a mech-focused episode titled, “Go-Avengers: Heroes of the Gamma War.”

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Marvel Animation has released the official trailer for Season 3 of the acclaimed animated series What If…? The third and final season of the popular series begins streaming on December 22 on Disney+, with a new episode debuting daily for eight days.

Marvel’s animated series What If…? returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the multiverse. Watch as classic characters make unexpected choices that will mutate their worlds into spectacular alternate versions of the MCU.

The Watcher (voice of Jeffrey Wright) will guide viewers as the series traverses new genres, bigger spectacles, and incredible new characters. The series features an incredible voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their iconic roles.

Season 3 features fan-favorite characters like Captain America/Sam Wilson, The Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes, Hulk/Bruce Banner, The Red Guardian, Captain Peggy Carter, Agatha Harkness, Shang-Chi, Storm the Goddess of Thunder, and numerous others.

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After entertaining audiences for a few years, The Watcher (Jeffrey Wright) is about to embark on his final journey across the Marvel multiverse. Disney has released a new trailer for the final season of What If...? and it'll have you on the edge of your seat. The animated series follows different timelines that take another look at what has been established in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The final season of the show will introduce new variants of the characters audiences have come to know on the big screen and on television. In a matter of weeks, the Marvel multiverse will show its full potential thanks to the last installment of the series created for television by A.C. Bradley.

Marvel has released the trailer for the third and final season of “What If…?” which premieres with eight episodes beginning on Dec. 22.

The new trailer showcased alternate Marvel universes that includes Storm from the X-Men as the new Goddess of Thunder, a Gundam-sized Captain America, a cowboy Shang-Chi and more. Disney has confirmed the following characters will make appearances: Captain America/Sam Wilson, The Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes, Hulk/Bruce Banner, The Red Guardian, Captain Peggy Carter, Agatha Harkness, Shang-Chi, Storm the Goddess of Thunder and more.

First premiering in 2021, “What if…?” is an animated anthology series that re-imagines iconic events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in vastly new ways. Some of the series’ most popular episodes included “What If…Ultron Won?,” “What If…Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?,” “What If…T’Challa Became a Star-Lord?” and “What If…The World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?”

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Another major X-Men character will be appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The confirmation was revealed by Marvel Studios at D23 Brasil on Saturday.

At the event, it was revealed that Storm will be featured in the third and final season of What If...? on Disney+. The news that Storm is coming into the series comes days after it was teased that a big Marvel character would be debuting in the MCU with a special appearance in What If...? Season 3. Additionally, a logo was revealed for the new season, and images of various characters can be seen in the letters. A first look at Storm can be seen in the "R" at the end. Hinting at what her storyline will entail, it can be seen that Storm will wield Mjolnir in her episode.

Storm will appear in What If...? Season 3 and wield Mjolnir #D23Brasil pic.twitter.com/o9kldESLlQ...

‘What If…?’ Season 3 is the last Marvel show to release this year on Disney+. This is why plenty of new details were revealed during the D23 panel in Brazil.

The show’s new logo has been announced, revealing some characters we can expect to show up in the series such as Storm, Agatha Harkness, and Captain America who is confirmed to be voiced by Anthony Mackie.

It’s also been confirmed that Storm will wield Mjolnir, something we’ve reported on more than half a year ago.

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The season includes several episodes: one focused on Red Guardian, written by A.C. Bradley, and featuring Bucky Barnes, Bill Foster, and Ranger Morales, which was originally meant for the second season.

There’s also an anime-inspired episode called “Go-Avengers: Heroes of the Gamma War,” where the...

Marvel's final season of What If...? will feature both old and familiar faces in the multiverse.

Per LaughingPalace.com, What If...? Head of Story Matt Chauncey appeared on a LightBox Expo panel where he revealed what and who viewers can expect from season 3's anthology lineup. Amongst these revelations included the "long-anticipated" debut of a "well-known Marvel character" and an original character voiced by a "dream casting," as well as an episode created in the style of Golden Age screwball comedies. For the screwball-inspired story, he praised the level of choreography viewers will see in this episode, calling it "a massive feat for animation. especially with the challenges of coordinating dance and movement. But Marvel went all in, and it's going to be spectacular."

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Though a release date has yet to be officially announced, the third season of Disney+'s What If...? is expected to premiere on December 22, and we now have some exciting updates courtesy of Marvel Animation's Matt Chauncey, who serves as Head of Story for the third seasons of What If...? and X-Men '97.

Chauncey, who appeared at a panel during LightBox Expo (via LaughingPlace.com), confirmed that season 3 of the animated anthology series will not only introduce another new character created just for the show (following season 2's Kahhori), but will also feature the "long-anticipated" MCU debut of a "well-known Marvel character."

No names were mentioned, but Chauncey did reveal that he "scored a dream casting" for the brand-new character. As for the other mysterious hero or villain, a recent rumor claimed that Storm will be a part of season 3.

Though the fan-favorite mutant has previously made numerous live-action...

The MCU has a busy schedule for 2024, even though there is only one movie coming out this year. Agatha All Along is currently airing, and the last two episodes will be released today, but it looks like there’s more for fans to look forward to this year.

Marvel Studios recently revealed their official release schedule for 2024 and 2025. They confirmed release dates and gave audiences “first looks” at what to expect, including animated shows and live-action series.

We’re pleased to let you know that the final season of ‘What If…?’ will arrive on December 22, wrapping up this year in style.

The season has several episodes, including one about Red Guardian written by A.C. Bradley. This episode features Bucky Barnes, Bill Foster, and Ranger Morales and was originally planned for the second season.

There’s also an anime-inspired episode called “Go-Avengers: Heroes of the Gamma War,” where the Avengers use...

MCU’s release slate for 2024 was rather busy despite having only a single cinematic release this year. ‘Agatha All Along’ is currently airing with the last two episodes dropping today, but it seems that this won’t be the final release that fans can look forward to this year.

Marvel Studios recently showcased a look at their official release slate for 2024/2025. Release dates have been confirmed and “first looks” have been offered the audiences providing something for anyone starting with animation and ending with live-action shows.

We’re pleased to let you know that the final season of ‘What If…?’ will arrive on December 22, wrapping up this year in style.

The season includes several episodes: one focused on Red Guardian, written by A.C. Bradley, and featuring Bucky Barnes, Bill Foster, and Ranger Morales, which was originally meant for the second season.

There’s also an anime-inspired episode called “Go-Avengers: Heroes of the Gamma War,...

When Marvel’s What If? first premiered, fans were thrilled at the aspect of exploring the infinite possibilities of the multiverse. The animated show was created by A.C. Bradley and was based on the Marvel comics series.

Kahhori in What If? Season 2 | Disney+

The show initially delivered on its promise of fresh plotlines and intriguing characters, but it soon took a disappointing turn. Fans were not happy with the second season of the show, which appeared to be lacking in creativity. What could have been Marvel’s masterstroke turned into yet another what-if?

The multiverse misstep: what went wrong?

Fans were excited when What if? first released in 2021, it was a show with unlimited possibilities and a ready-made fanbase. Season 1, with its anthology-like storytelling, allowed for innovative episodes, each different from the other.

Captain Carter in What If? Season 1 | Disney+

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What If...? just added the Fist of Khonshu to its hero roster, complete with a familiar voice.

Per Comicbook.com, Marvel Animation's Brad Winderbaum revealed during a D23 panel that Oscar Isaac will return to voice Moon Knight and his aliases Marc Spector/Steven Grant in What If...?'s third and final season. It's unclear how often the character will appear, though one story will see Moon Knight team up with Sam Wilson's Captain America and Monica Rambeau in a conflict involving gamma monsters. Other confirmed heroes include Shang-Chi and Ironheart, though Marvel didn't announce whether Simu Liu and Dominque Thorne would reprise their roles.

What If? Season 3 will include an episode featuring an Avengers team of Captain America, Moon Knight, Monica Rambeau & more facing off against gamma monsters. pic.twitter.com/PU0anIwrwc DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 10, 2024

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D23 has been the source for a ton of news this weekend, which makes sense considering Disney owns everything. On Saturday, Aug. 10, they began announcing details of the many animated Marvel series. One of the most entertaining has been What If...?, which just confirmed that Iron Heart, Shang-Ch, Captain America, Monica Rambeau, and Moon Knight will appear in episodes of the upcoming third season. Season 3 will be the final chapter in the MCU series, as it concludes the Watcher's storyline and arc. As Brad Winderbaum, Marvel Studios' Head of Streaming, told The Official Marvel Podcast:

[It] feels like the completion of a trilogy. It goes beyond the first two seasons in its exploration of the multiverse, and it pulls in characters that are very unexpected, and has what I think is an extremely moving and fulfilling culmination for the Watcher.

What If...? director Bryan Andrews told the crowd at D23 (via...