I think a lot of us tend to overlook the fact that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has featured several acclaimed and award-winning actors since its inception. However, despite the franchise's star-studded lineup and undeniable box office appeal, it still draws flak from the more "serious" film fanbase simply because of its genre. A recent exchange between Daredevil and Hawkeye star Vincent D'Onofrio and a random fan pretty much proves that MCU actors are still being ridiculed today for being involved in the billion-dollar franchise.
On Twitter, a fan named Kyle left a disparaging remark against Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch, suggesting that the British star is wasting his acting talent by "flailing his arms in front of a green screen".
The comment quickly caught the attention of D'Onofrio who came to his Marvel co-star's defense. In a lengthy but respectful response, the Kingpin actor said: "Kyle with all due respect, I know you mean well. There's other ways to look at things in life. You seem like an intelligent person so know this: We must understand an other person's experience in life before we can judge them. Keep an open mind my friend. My best to you always."
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It's quite evident that some people still don't take superhero films seriously and it's a damn shame. This whole "genre discrimination" must end because Marvel has proven over the last couple of years that it's more than just a comic book franchise but obviously, you can't please everyone.
Meanwhile, Vincent D'Onofrio is rumored to appear in Marvel Studios' Echo series.