Defender Returns in 'Avengers: Doomsday' Set Pics, Windsor Shoot Cost Millions

Marvel Studios is allegedly paying King Charles III millions to film portions of Avengers: Doomsday at Windsor Castle's grounds. New set photos suggest the potential return of another Marvel character after years of absence.

Surprising Set Discoveries

Construction crews have started building multiple Avengers: Doomsday sets within Windsor's parkland. Planning documents submitted to the local council reveal one location labeled as "Annie Reynolds' House" – the mother of Thunderbolts*/New Avengers character Bob Reynolds. This suggests expanded flashback sequences exploring Sentry/The Void's origins.

The Irish Sun now reports a second set named "Luke Cage's House," marking the first reference to the bulletproof Harlem hero since his 2018 Netflix series finale. Cage previously appeared in The Defenders crossover alongside Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist before Disney+ acquired Marvel's streaming rights.

Clues and Speculation

Photos of the "Luke Cage's House" set show a mustard-yellow rural American home, differing from the character's Harlem settings but matching his Netflix series color scheme. While Marvel typically maintains extreme secrecy (even keeping actors unaware during major scenes like Avengers: Endgame's funeral), fans are analyzing every detail for clues about Cage's potential MCU return.

New look at the 1960s-style 'Luke Cage' house on the 'AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY' set! Captain Marvel's ship will soon be built and attached to the set. (via: https://t.co/3jACkZkvS3) pic.twitter.com/rs1TzWAHnV

— Avengers Updates (@AvengersUpdated) June 22, 2025

The Defenders' MCU Return

Marvel has gradually reintegrated Defenders characters into the MCU, including Charlie Cox's Daredevil appearances ahead of Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again, and Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones returning for the show's next season. The Punisher will also appear in a TV special before reportedly joining Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Royal Film Deal Details

The exact filming fee paid to use Windsor's grounds remains undisclosed, though estimates suggest millions. Crown Estates, which manages the royal property, commonly utilizes film revenue for estate maintenance while allocating 25% of profits to the monarch annually. King Charles III is unlikely to appear in the film himself, as he'll reportedly be vacationing at Balmoral during the scheduled shoot dates in early August.