Now sure, Bettany said that the actor is someone with whom he had always wanted to work with, and he and Cumberbatch previously starred in the 2009 film Creation. Mephisto claims that the remnants of Las Vegas were in his realm before it was restored. This would be incredible if it turns out to be true. When using that as context, it's possible Bettany is actually talking about Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange. The fireworks between Vision and Doctor Strange could refer to the Sorcerer Supreme trying to dismantle Scarlet Witch's reality, and Vision trying to stop him. 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Mephisto has been the subject of fan theories even before the series debuted, and rightly so as a lot of evidence has stacked up over recent months to lead to the conclusion that the villain could play a role. He was later revealed to be the being to whom Johnny Blaze had sold his soul to and thus had been cursed to become the Ghost Rider,[4] in a retcon that placed him in the role originally played by Satan. The deal is that Mephisto had to return the souls to Las Vegas if Doctor Strange won and that Doctor Strange's soul would be claimed by Mephisto if Mephisto won. There’s been more than enough hints to suggest Mephisto is about to become a key player in the comics again as Marvel’s Devil has already made a few surprise appearances recently, highlighting a bigger role coming soon. He also, at Mary Jane's request, erases all knowledge of Peter's identity. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. This group is used by a somehow-revived Phil Coulson to become the sanctioned superhero team for the United States. Even before the first episode of WandaVision premiered, Marvel fans were guessing that the villainous Mephisto was somehow going to be involved in the show. "I work with this actor that I have always wanted to work with, and we have fireworks together, and the scenes are great, and I think people will be really excited.". Everywhere you turn there is someone speculating over who should be the next actor to play Wolverine or Storm or ... Mephisto… Additionally, he was featured prominently in the One More Day storyline in The Amazing Spider-Man #544; Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24; Sensational Spider-Man (vol. "I Sing of Arms and Heroes...", "Peter Fonda Talks About Working with Russell Crowe and 'Ghost Rider 2, "Hinds and Placido Joining Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mephisto_(Marvel_Comics)&oldid=1009566176, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Mephistopheles, Satan, Lucifer, Beelzebub, the devil, Superhuman physical attributes and intelligence, Mephisto was due to appear in the proposed second season of the, Mephistopheles appears as the Devil in the sequel, Mephisto appears as a secret character in the game, Mephisto's voice is heard in a bonus mission in the 2005, Mephisto appears in the Ghost Rider's ending in, Mephisto is featured as a champion in the mobile game, This page was last edited on 1 March 2021, at 06:25. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for their memorable villains. [12], During the "Secret Wars II" storyline, Mephisto seeks to steal Beyonder's powers or to destroy him to win the favor of Death. From Doctor Strange and Captain Marvel to the nefarious villain Mephisto, here's who else could show up on Marvel Studios' "WandaVision." RELATED: WandaVision: Sparky The Robot Dog's Tragic Life & Death (& Resurrection). Star Paul Bettany has added more fuel to the fire by dropping an intriguing tease, revealing that a mystery character will appear on the show. [49], In the Guardians' 31st century timeline he has a daughter named Malevolence. The miniseries was penciled by co-creator Buscema. But, Faustian bargains never end well. There is plenty of mystery at the heart of Marvel's WandaVision. Here, we report on the Al Pacino Marvel meeting and give 5 options of roles he could play. In the larger context of the interview, Bettany explains that, by the end of the series, fans will see the MCU in a new light. [45], The character has been shown to be energized by sources of evil in the human realm, such as the alien Dire Wraiths. From what we have seen of the mysterious character in the series' first three episodes, as well as in WandaVision's trailers, it seems all but clear Agnes is a villain, and that she will eventually clash with Scarlet Witch and Vision. Marvel Studios is well known for the immense efforts to keep every plot point and character of the Marvel Cinematic Universe a secret for as long as possible. There is definitely something fishy going on with Peters' version of Quicksilver, but it's too soon to know exactly what's up for sure. [volume & issue needed] This troubles the minions who had previously lived in this territory, and part of Siege Aftermath shows the "last stand of the perfidious diaspora" in what seems to have been a revolt. [36], Doctor Strange later spoke to Mephisto about removing the One Below All's possession from the Hulk after the brief Defenders reunion. Marvel Comics. Though Doctor Strange won by cheating, Mephisto found out and had Doctor Strange tortured. Mephisto has already been teased for the upcoming Loki show, so it would make sense for WandaVision to set up an introduction that pays off in a later series. Though Doctor Strange defeated him, Mephisto fled back to his realm where he was defeated by Johnny Blaze and the different Ghost Riders from across the Multiverse. Mephisto is an extra-dimensional demon whose origin is unknown. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. [7] He was jealous of the worship of the fire demon Zarathos, so, posing as Satan, Mephisto creates the Ghost Rider by bonding Zarathos to Johnny Blaze. [30], Mephisto is revealed to have assumed the form of the Maker to try to prevent Victor von Doom from redeeming his soul. RELATED: WandaVision's Third Commercial May Hide An Agents Of SHIELD Reference, In a recent interview with Lights, Camera, Pod, Paul Bettany teased the appearance of a surprise character on the series.  "You know, so many things get leaked, and people find out about certain things, but there's this thing that's been kept completely under wraps," he said. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. [23] Magma later confided to Blink that she has subsequently seen Mephisto again, but wishes to keep it secret. [14], Mephisto later manipulates the sorcerer Master Pandemonium into gathering the five scattered fragments of his soul that were lost in an ill-fated encounter with the aforementioned Franklin. [11], Mephisto acted as servant of the mad Titan Thanos during the War of the Gems, seeking to attain that power for himself. While Mephisto states that he either has or does not have his soul, he does have a counteroffer that will restore his body without disease (physical and mental) and the taint of Peter Parker. WandaVision fans think Paul Bettany, who plays Vision in the Marvel TV series, might have hinted that Al Pacino could be making a cameo. With CBR, he has been able to write about his favorite subjects, from the MCU to Doctor Who. The character first appears in The Silver Surfer #3 (Dec. 1968)[1] and was introduced in the Marvel universe by Stan Lee and John Buscema, based on Mephistopheles – a demon character from the Faust legend, who has sometimes been referred to as Mephisto. [10], Mephisto claims to have been created, along with many other demons, by the supreme being whose suicide resulted in the creation of the Marvel Universe, as well as the Infinity Gems. Mephisto also guest-starred in two miniseries: The Vision and the Scarlet Witch (vol. Al Pacino recently revealed he met with the president of Marvel. [33] Mephisto then turns Doctor Strange into a Ghost Rider-like creature. He also claimed that his total evil nature is because the supreme being did not choose to make him good, as that being had no concept of it. Mephisto is a perennial villain in the Marvel Universe, and is responsible for a number of evil acts, including capturing and holding the soul of Cynthia von Doom – the mother of Doctor Doom — until Doctor Strange and Doom free her to ascend to heaven. [28], When the Thunderbolts were accidentally transported to Hell, Mephisto took the opportunity to give them a way out if they defeated Strong Guy. With Klaus Maria Brandauer, Krystyna Janda, Ildikó Bánsági, Rolf Hoppe. If Doctor Strange visits Westview, perhaps in order to help Wanda, then he would certainly face Vision. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Marvel's WandaVision Episode 3, "Now in Color," now streaming on Disney+. As Doctor Strange, the Avengers, and the Midnight Sons left upon Las Vegas returning to normal, Wong remained behind to keep an eye on Hotel Inferno's casino. Mephisto, sometimes using the name Mephistopheles or even Satan (among many others), is a powerful demonic shape-shifting being and one of the main antagonists of Marvel comics. 2) #1–12 (Oct. 1985–Sept. He is also responsible for capturing the souls of heroes Mister Fantastic (whose intelligence was also stolen by Mephisto), the Invisible Woman, and Franklin Richards due to a botched summoning by an exorcist. Mephisto tells her that he has no interest in Hel, but he does not object to their invasion. The Dísir leader Brün tries to negotiate with Mephisto because she wishes to invade Hela's realm of Hel and feast on the souls of the Asgardian dead. Not only do fans speculate of Mephisto’s involvement in WandaVision, but since the new trailer came out for Disney+’s Loki, sharp-eyed viewers began to suspect some involvement, or an appearance, by Mephisto.The moment in question is at timestamp 01:57 in the new Loki trailer.It shows Owen Wilson’s character, Mobius M. Mobius, being handed something by an unknown character. He's been in love with comics for a very long time, and believes there is some good to be found even in the industry's more difficult times. Hotel Inferno starts to have an effect on the people of Las Vegas. As always the case with Lee's heroes, the Surfer's goodness and nobility won out, but Mephisto was only stymied, not defeated, and the pattern was set."[3]. [50] It was later revealed that in that reality, Mephisto is not the devil, but the first mutant to exist, shaped by mankind's fear. 1989); created a new adversary for the Marvel heroes in Daredevil #270 (Sept. 1989); and appeared in the graphic novel Triumph and Torment: Dr. 2008). [21], During the "Fear Itself" storyline, Mephisto appears before a de-powered Johnny Blaze during the attack by Sin in the form of Skadi and states that he has damned the human race. Romita explained, "I couldn’t see the Devil with tights and a cape. [39], Doctor Strange later visited Mephisto at the Hotel Inferno asking about what was wrong with Peter Parker's soul as well as how Harry Osborn was revived as Kindred. figures collector, and he's rapidly running out of shelf space. [46] Within it he has threatened a galaxy, and stalemated a nourished Galactus until the latter threatened to consume his realm. "[52], The demonic Mephisto created Galactus in Marvel Mangaverse. Menu. Mephisto is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.The character first appears in The Silver Surfer #3 (Dec. 1968) and was introduced in the Marvel universe by Stan Lee and John Buscema, based on Mephistopheles – a demon character from the Faust legend, who has sometimes been referred to as Mephisto. He is an avid statue and Funko Pop! Marvel… [12] Like other demons, Mephisto is symbiotically linked to, and considerably more powerful within, his own realm, and the character is able to transform the structure at will. Strange and Dr. Doom (1989). [44] He is also highly resistant to injury. [volume & issue needed], In the Earth X sequel, Universe X, Mephisto is the force behind Pope Immortus (secretly Kang) and his extermination of Reed Richards' Human Torch to assume mutant dominance. wished to harness the power of Tesseract, Mephisto was enlisted to aid them in their efforts. The Superior Spider-Man asks Mephisto to restore him to the man he once was for a day so that he can fight the Spider-Man of Earth-44145. He orchestrates events that cause his demons to bring Doctor Strange to his recently created Hotel Inferno. In Daredevil #266 (May 1989), penciler John Romita, Jr. redesigned the character, re-imagining him as a bloated, naked creature with short, vaguely frog-like legs and a demonic-looking head. It also had an effect on the Black Panther, Captain Marvel, the Falcon, Hawkeye, and Jane Foster's Thor form where they were all turned into Ghost Rider-like creatures. Mephisto is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. [25], Mephisto briefly appears to assist Deadpool in destroying one of his demon lieutenants,[26] before taking a major part in the Hell On Earth War,[27] where he is defeated and replaced by X-Factor member Strong Guy as ruler of Hell. Since Bettany is talking about working with a male actor, others might take this as almost a confirmation that the Marvel Universe's version of the Devil, Mephisto, will appear on the show. Could Al Pacino be the top-secret actor WandaVision star Paul Bettany teases is headed to Westview? Thor remains silent the whole time. 2) #41 and Amazing Spider-Man #545 (Oct. 2007–Jan. [20] Thor, trying to defend Hel and its dead, enters Mephisto's domain to find the Eir-gram, a magical sword that can cut the otherwise insubstantial Dísir. Whether or not the devil is revealed in the details of Agatha’s plan before the finale, Mephisto may be at work through Agatha and may be the real source of Wanda's Westview curse. MEPHISTO è la scarpa che si adatta perfettamente al piede. [13], Mephisto later creates his 'son' Blackheart, a demonic entity that plagues many of Earth's heroes. Mephisto offers to give him the Eir-Gram and a "happily ever after" for Asgard if he agrees not to interfere with one of Mephisto's plans, which is not at that time named. He is notable as being an archenemy of Johnny Blaze, the most popular incarnation of Ghost Rider, but has also come into conflict or interacted with other superheroes such as Doctor Strange and Spider-Man in the Marvel Universe. There are plenty of possibilities, but at this point, it seems all the more likely that fans will see Doctor Strange in WandaVision. Mephisto grants him entry to Hell, but Thor must survive many difficulties before he finds the blade. [51], Mephisto (as Satan) appeared in Ultimate Comics: Avengers as the man Johnny Blaze sold his soul to avenge his love Roxanne, and to punish the guilty as a "bounty hunter for Hell. Mephisto continued to torment the Scarlet Witch in Avengers West Coast #51–52 (Nov.–Dec. [34] After Mephisto removes the Ghost Rider from Johnny Blaze, he throws Blaze from the roof. KEEP READING: The CBR WandaVision Hub For News, Easter Eggs, Reviews, Rumors, Theories And MORE. [12][15] When the Scarlet Witch attempts to use magic to conceive children with her husband, the android Vision, she unknowingly summons two of Pandemonium's soul fragments, which are born as her infant twins. [19], During the "Siege" storyline, Mephisto had bartered part of his realm to the Asgardian death goddess Hela for 1,001 years in exchange for control for 101 days of the 13 surviving Dísir, dangerous evil predecessors to the Valkyries that were created by Odin's father Bor. [9] In one story where he battled Thor, he was shown to have various historical villains in his realm, such as Adolf Hitler, Blackbeard, and Attila the Hun. The character was portrayed by Peter Fonda in the 2007 film Ghost Rider, and his new host body played by Ciaran Hinds in the 2011 sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. During the process, Harry Osborn is also brought back to life;[18] the alteration of the timeline retcons details of Harry's death being faked by his father. Mephisto (1981) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Mephisto calls his extra-dimensional realm \"hell\" in order to exploit Earth human beings' belief in a single being of absolute evil, who is often referred to as Satan, who rules such a realm.