The article discusses how Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) stars coped with their characters' final scenes on set. Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man, was not given the full Avengers: Endgame script due to his tendency to reveal spoilers, and was surprised to find out he was filming Tony Stark's funeral instead of a wedding. Robert Downey Jr., who plays Tony Stark, didn't want to delve too deep into his character's ending and only wanted some hugs and applause before moving on. The article also reveals that Chris Evans, who plays Captain America, was emotional on his last day of filming and that Scarlett Johansson, who plays Natasha Romanoff, felt that her character's heroic sacrifice was true to her character. Additionally, Josh Brolin, who plays Thanos, was celebrated by the cast and crew on his 50th birthday, but had to wait 14 months to share the clip with his fans. The article also mentions Idris Elba's experience playing Heimdall, who was initially hesitant to take on the role but grew to enjoy it, especially when Taika Waititi directed Thor: Ragnarok.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Tom Holland was not given the full Avengers: Endgame script due to his tendency to reveal spoilers.
2. Tom Holland thought he was going to film a wedding scene, but it was actually Tony Stark's funeral.
3. Robert Downey Jr. did not want to film his final scene in Avengers: Endgame and had to be convinced to do it.
4. The final scene was not the original plan, and Robert Downey Jr. came up with the idea to say "I am Iron Man" as his last line.
5. Chris Evans was worried about taking on the role of Steve Rogers, but he made lifelong friendships with his co-stars, including Chris Hemsworth.
6. Chris Evans accidentally revealed that his character would hand over the shield to Anthony Mackie.
7. Scarlett Johansson felt that Natasha Romanoff's heroic sacrifice was true to her character.
8. Natasha Romanoff's sacrifice was not the original plan, and Clint Barton was supposed to make the sacrifice instead.
9. Josh Brolin's final scene in Avengers: Endgame was also his 50th birthday, and the cast and crew sang "Happy Birthday" to him.
10. Idris Elba was not familiar with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) when he was asked to play the role of Heimdall.
11. Idris Elba did not enjoy working on the first Thor movie, but his experience improved when Taika Waititi directed Thor: Ragnarok.
12. Idris Elba hopes to get a second chance to play the role of Heimdall, and he believes that it's possible for the character to be resurrected.