Key Takeaways:
– The creation of the Infinity Saga faced numerous challenges before going into production.
– Writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely had to navigate an incomplete narrative during the production of the saga.
– The filming of Tony Stark's funeral scene was a substantial logistical challenge due to gathering all the MCU's key players.
The making of the Avengers' Infinity Saga and the complexity behind its production proves as mysterious to fans as the unfolding of Phase Five's Secret Invasion. The intricate planning required to accomplish the two-part grand finale of the saga was monumental in comparison to even the Time Heist. As the Avengers battled it out on screen, the real-life superheroes navigated significant challenges to deliver one of the most ambitious film productions known till date.
Behind the Scenes of the Infinity Saga
The Russo Brothers, who directed the Infinity Saga, faced a plethora of complications before the saga could go into production. Despite these issues, the films Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame went on to become some of the highest-grossing films of all time. The saga not only paid tribute to MCU's Decade-Long Past, but it brought to life a tale so unthinkable, it would easily be dismissed as a myth if not for the evidence provided by the cast, crew, studio creatives, and production executives.
The Journey to Infinity
What made the development of the Infinity Saga remarkable was the conditions in which its creators, writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, started. Due to significant production lag, they were oblivious to how the story would unfold. Films such as Doctor Strange, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok, and Captain Marvel were just emerging ideas at that point. Still, Kevin Feige, the genius behind MCU, convinced them to forge ahead and weave the narratives of the past 10 years of a universe into two interconnected films.
The challenges did not stop at story creation alone. For Markus and McFeely, the blending of the past decade's theatre, tying up the ongoing productions, and ensuring a flawless finale that would leave fans ecstatic but respectfully honor the heroes' legacies, was a massive task.
Pulling Off a Logistical Nightmare
Of all the scenes filmed during the Infinity Saga's production, one stood out both for its emotional impact and the logistics required for its execution — Tony Stark's funeral scene. On top of stirring the emotions of billions of fans worldwide, it marked the end of an 11-year long arc for one of the most beloved characters in the Marvel universe.
However, coordinating the schedules and getting all key MCU players together for one scene proved to be no mean feat. According to documented accounts, an entire “mini-town” was erected, providing everything from makeup to catering, not to mention the strict security measures required to keep the scene a secret. Such was the magnitude of this endeavor that Matt Slatoff, the VP of Global Security and Content Protection, described it as the biggest they ever had.
Despite the hurdles, the scene produced an unforgettable moment that tugged at the heartstrings of fans worldwide. The success of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, which raked in $2.05 billion and $2.8 billion respectively, bore testament to the efforts behind the creation of the saga. Today, fans can relive these iconic moments as all MCU films and series are available for streaming on Disney+.
