Russo brothers initially hesitant to direct new Avengers

The Russo brothers, famous for their work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), recently shared their thoughts on directing the upcoming Avengers films. In a recent interview, they discussed their initial reluctance to take on new projects. Joe Russo mentioned that Robert Downey Jr. played a key role in convincing them to join. Downey Jr. tried to persuade them about two upcoming films, "Doomsday" and "Secret Wars," but initially, they said no. They felt they lacked a strong story and direction. However, Stephen McFeely, who co-wrote previous Avengers films, came up with a compelling idea. Joe said that when they heard McFeely's concept, they realized it was a powerful story that needed to be told. Anthony Russo spoke about the challenges they face with the new Avengers movies. He expressed excitement about their fresh story and the talented team, both familiar and new, working with them. Despite the high expectations surrounding the films, he feels confident in their approach.