Marvel Shoots 'Avengers: Doomsday' at Windsor for King Charles Fee

Marvel is reportedly paying King Charles millions of dollars in location fees to film portions of 'Avengers: Doomsday' at Windsor Castle in the UK. Recent photos from the set have sparked speculation about the potential return of a long-absent Marvel character.

Construction is underway in Windsor's parkland for multiple 'Avengers: Doomsday' sets. Planning documents reference a set named "Annie Reynolds' House," indicating further flashbacks exploring the childhood of Bob Reynolds/Sentry and his dark alter-ego, The Void.

A new report reveals a second set is designated "Luke Cage's House," a name not associated with the Marvel Cinematic Universe for years. The hero last appeared in his own Netflix series in 2018, part of the interconnected shows that included 'Daredevil' and 'Jessica Jones.' While Netflix canceled its Marvel slate, these characters are slowly being reintroduced.

Marvel Studios is famously secretive, often using codenames and filming crucial scenes under tight security. While the set name could be a misdirection, fans are actively theorizing why Luke Cage might be making a comeback.

Photos of the "Luke Cage's House" set show a classic, mustard-yellow American home in a rural setting. Although it's not in Harlem, fans note the distinctive color matches Luke Cage's signature hue from his Netflix series.

New look at the 1960s-style ‘Luke Cage’ house on the ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’ set!

Captain Marvel’s ship will soon be built and attached to the set.

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In recent years, Marvel has started reintegrating the 'Defenders' characters. Charlie Cox's Daredevil has appeared in several MCU projects, and Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones is set to return. Jon Bernthal's Punisher will also reappear before reportedly featuring in a future Spider-Man film.

The exact fee paid to King Charles for using Windsor's grounds remains confidential but is estimated to be in the millions. The Crown Estate, which manages the land, uses location fees for upkeep and pays a portion of its annual profits to the monarch.

Could King Charles make a cameo? This appears unlikely, as he is scheduled to be at Balmoral Castle in Scotland during the filming period.