Is There More to This 'Avengers' Teaser Than Meets the Eye?

Robert Downey Jr. chats with Nathan Fillion

Inspiration meets innovation at Brandweek, the ultimate marketing experience. Join industry luminaries, rising talent and strategic experts in Phoenix, Arizona this September 23–26 to assess challenges, develop solutions and create new pathways for growth. Register early to save.

When is a fun little teaser something more? When it's Robert Downey Jr. and Nathan Fillion cross-promoting the upcoming Marvel superhero flick The Avengers and ABC's cop drama Castle. Why are these two rakishly handsome fellows chatting about their respective starring vehicles? Well, why not, some might ask. But the blogosphere is searching for deeper meaning in this commercial, even though Marvel's not throwing anyone a bone just yet. Fanboys are speculating that the spot means Fillion will make a cameo in The Avengers as Ant-Man on the way to headlining that still-gestating movie.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in