Anthony and Joe Russo are directing two Avengers films: Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. They recently appeared at Deadline's live studio at SXSW London alongside Donald Mustard, the Fortnite creator who has joined their AGBO studio as a partner.
The move signals a strategic shift toward integrating gaming talent into Marvel's film development. During the conversation, the Russos and Mustard discussed their approach to the two Avengers projects and the creative possibilities that emerge from combining Mustard's gaming background with traditional filmmaking.
AGBO, the production company founded by the Russos, has expanded significantly in recent years. Mustard's addition suggests the studio is exploring how gaming expertise and interactive design principles might influence their approach to cinematic storytelling.
The Russos directed Avengers: Endgame and have a track record of ambitious, large-scale productions. Bringing Mustard into their creative operation represents a deliberate choice to incorporate perspectives from outside traditional Hollywood filmmaking.
With both Doomsday and Secret Wars in development, the partnership has generated speculation among fans about how gaming and cinema might intersect in the MCU's upcoming projects.
