Over a decade has passed since the monumental release of “The Avengers,” yet one intriguing character, Ezekiel Stane, has not graced the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with his presence. Fans could only speculate about an “Iron Man 3” boasting Stane as the antagonist instead of Aldrich Killian (Guy Pearce), but this was not meant to be.
Nevertheless, the hypothetical scenario of Stane taking center stage can be glimpsed through “Iron Man: Rise of Technovore,” an anime film from 2013 produced by Madhouse. This title provides a unique opportunity to witness Iron Man’s confrontation with Ezekiel, a clash absent from “The Avengers.”
The anime feature may not align with MCU lore (it’s more of a sequel to Madhouse’s 2010 “Marvel Anime: Iron Man” series), yet it was crafted with the MCU’s influence in mind. Notable are the appearances of Iron Man and War Machine, donning their cinematic look, alongside cameo roles by Nick Fury, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. What’s more, the original Japanese vocal performances paid homage to their MCU counterparts, featuring talents such as Keiji Fujiwara, Hideaki Tezuka, and Hiroe Oka, who lent their voices to the Japanese versions of the MCU films for Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, and Gwyneth Paltrow respectively. The English adaptation of “Rise of Technovore” showcases the voices of Matthew Mercer, John Eric Bentley, and Kate Higgins.
FAQs about Marvel’s Avengers and “Iron Man: Rise of Technovore”
- Who originally was considered to be a villain in “The Avengers” aside from Loki?
Ezekiel Stane was a character who was considered to be another villain in “The Avengers” but did not make it into the final cut.
- What is “Iron Man: Rise of Technovore”?
“Iron Man: Rise of Technovore” is a 2013 anime film produced by Madhouse that shows what a confrontation between Iron Man and Ezekiel Stane could have been like.
- Is “Iron Man: Rise of Technovore” part of the MCU?
No, “Iron Man: Rise of Technovore” is not considered part of MCU canon. It is more closely related to the “Marvel Anime: Iron Man” series from 2010.
- Do the characters in “Rise of Technovore” resemble their MCU counterparts?
Yes, Iron Man, War Machine, Nick Fury, Black Widow, and Hawkeye in “Iron Man: Rise of Technovore” are portrayed with their designs from the MCU films.
- Who provided the voice for Tony Stark in the Japanese version of “Rise of Technovore”?
Keiji Fujiwara provided the voice for Tony Stark in the Japanese version of “Rise of Technovore,” and he also voiced the character in the Japanese dubbed MCU movies.