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Alan Cumming Calls 'Doomsday' Role Healing at 60

8/18/2025

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Alan Cumming found reprising his role as Nightcrawler in "Avengers: Doomsday" to be “really healing” after his negative experience with "X2" in 2003.
He expressed enjoyment in filming "Doomsday," particularly at age 60.
The film is set to release on December 18, 2026, and includes a notable cast featuring Robert Downey Jr. and Patrick Stewart.

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Alan Cumming found reprising his role as Nightcrawler in "Avengers: Doomsday" to be “really healing” after his negative experience with "X2" in 2003.
He expressed enjoyment in filming "Doomsday," particularly at age 60.
The film is set to release on December 18, 2026, and includes a notable cast featuring Robert Downey Jr. and Patrick Stewart.