Calling all Marvel fans…
The legend that is Stan Lee could appear in future films.
It has been announced that the comic book writer and matriarch of the Marvel universe will feature in movies, TV shows, merchandise, and lots more in the form of CGI.
So although we had to say goodbye to such an integral part of the Marvel family back in 2018, fans will be glad to know he’s not truly gone, as we’ll be seeing a lot more of him in the future.
Chairman and CEO of Genius Brands, Andy Heyward was all for the new move, stating it will be a way of honoring Lee’s legacy…
“It really ensures that Stan, through digital technology and archival footage and other forms, will live in the most important venue, the Marvel movies, and Disney theme parks,” he said.
“It’s a broad deal.”
Just before his death, Stan Lee filed a $1 billion lawsuit against POW! Entertainment, which he co-founded.
As per The Guardian, Lee claims the company tricked him into signing a contract that would allow for his likeness and intellectual property to be used.
However, according to The Verge, the lawsuit was dropped just months before his death after it was found to be an exclusive agreement, something Lee claimed he didn’t realize at the time.
Lee gave a statement following the dismissal, saying: “The whole thing has been confusing to everyone, including myself and the fans, but I am now happy to be surrounded by those who want the best for me.”
He continued: “I am thrilled to put the lawsuit behind me, get back to business with my friends and colleagues at POW! and launch the next wave of amazing characters and stories!”
Heyward told The Hollywood Reporter that after appearing in a whopping thirty-seven movies, fans would be over the moon to see him on the big screen once again…
“The audience revered Stan, and if it’s done with taste and class, and respectful of who he was, [uses of his likeness] will be welcomed,” he said.
“He is a beloved personality, and long after you and I are gone, he will remain the essence of Marvel.”
What do you think?