‘The Avengers’ Stars: Where Are They Now?
The original team and their closest allies have stayed busy across movies, prestige TV, stage work, and new franchise commitments. Here’s where the stars of ‘The Avengers’ pivoted after assembling on screen, from headlining streaming series to directing, producing, and launching passion projects.
Robert Downey Jr.
After leading the MCU through ‘Avengers: Endgame’, he shifted into character pieces and awards-season fare, winning major accolades for ‘Oppenheimer’. He returned to series television with the limited series ‘The Sympathizer’ and continued producing through his company. Beyond acting, he’s supported tech and sustainability ventures and maintained development on new film projects.
Chris Evans
Following his run as Captain America, he took varied roles in ‘Knives Out’, ‘The Gray Man’, and ‘Ghosted’. He’s done voice work in ‘Lightyear’ and joined ensemble and indie productions to diversify his slate. He also lends time to producing and selective stage or festival appearances.
Chris Hemsworth
He kept fronting ‘Thor’ entries while expanding into action hits like ‘Extraction’ and ‘Extraction 2’. He explored villain territory in ‘Furiosa’ and hosted the science-adventure series ‘Limitless with Chris Hemsworth’. He continues to balance franchise installments with genre films and high-profile streaming projects.
Mark Ruffalo
Beyond Bruce Banner, he earned acclaim in dramas like ‘Dark Waters’ and the limited series ‘I Know This Much Is True’. He appeared in ‘Poor Things’ and re-teamed with frequent collaborators on award-contending films. He remains active in environmental advocacy and supports indie features as a producer.
Scarlett Johansson
After ‘Black Widow’, she starred in ‘Asteroid City’ and joined ensemble casts in projects like ‘Sing 2’. She launched and expanded the beauty brand The Outset and continued producing film and TV content. She also pursued stage and voice roles while developing new features with top directors.
Jeremy Renner
He led the crime series ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ and headlined the holiday-set MCU series ‘Hawkeye’. Following a serious accident, he documented recovery progress and returned to production on ongoing work. He continues with music releases and renovation projects featured on unscripted television.
Tom Hiddleston
Loki became a centerpiece of Marvel’s streaming era with two seasons of ‘Loki’. Outside the MCU, he starred in the stage revival of ‘Betrayal’ and the limited series ‘The Essex Serpent’. He remains attached to prestige television and West End or Broadway opportunities.
Samuel L. Jackson
Nick Fury anchored ‘Secret Invasion’ while Jackson kept a steady film output across action, thriller, and comedy. He returned to the stage with ‘The Piano Lesson’ and continued producing through his long-running partnerships. He also voices characters in animation and games tied to major franchises.
Cobie Smulders
She reprised Maria Hill across MCU titles and showed up in ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ and ‘Secret Invasion’. On TV, she led ‘Stumptown’ and made guest appearances in comedies and dramas. She continues voice acting and supports podcast and animation work.
Clark Gregg
After ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ concluded, he directed and acted in indie features and television guest roles. He contributes voice work to animation and games connected to the Marvel universe. He also develops projects behind the camera with an emphasis on character-driven stories.
Stellan Skarsgård
Post–Selvig, he took on key roles in ‘Chernobyl’ and the ‘Dune’ saga. He joined prestige series like ‘Andor’ and continued appearing in European cinema. He remains active across large-scale franchises and arthouse films.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Following Pepper Potts, she focused on building the lifestyle brand Goop and producing documentaries and series. She appears selectively in film cameos and specials tied to earlier roles. Her on-screen work remains occasional while business and media ventures lead her schedule.
Paul Bettany
After voicing JARVIS and playing Vision, he fronted the series ‘WandaVision’ and pursued stage roles in London and New York. He appeared in historical and thriller projects like ‘Uncle Frank’ and ‘A Very British Scandal’. He continues to mix film, television, and theatre with periodic returns to franchise work.
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