Marvel and secrets go hand in hand — but so does Marvel and accidental spoilers. Nearly every Marvel Cinematic Universe project has seen Marvel Studios go to great lengths to protect the plot and details so that fans are surprised when it all unfolds onscreen and in the lead up to each release, a detail or two slips. With Avengers: Doomsday being the biggest MCU project in years, it’s not a surprise that the accidental spoiler situation is happening again, but this time who let it slip certainly is.

Ian McKellen, the iconic actor known for his role as Magneto in the X-Men franchise, recently let slip a major detail about what could be a crucial scene in Avengers: Doomsday. Speaking with Jake Hamilton for Jake’s Takes, McKellen casually mentioned, “Though I did destroy New Jersey the other day. Oh, I perhaps shouldn’t have said that.”

Could Magneto Destroying New Jersey Be Connected to the Scarlet Witch?

McKellen’s accidental reveal about destroying New Jersey raises questions about the possible connection to Scarlet Witch. For Marvel fans familiar with the events of WandaVision and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the mention of Westview, New Jersey, where Wanda Maximoff’s grief led to significant consequences, is intriguing. In the comics, Scarlet Witch has been depicted as Magneto’s daughter in some storylines, adding a layer of complexity to their relationship.

With Avengers: Doomsday set to bring original X-Men characters into the MCU for a showdown against Doctor Doom, the possibility of exploring familial ties between Magneto and Scarlet Witch becomes more plausible. Additionally, considering Kamala Khan’s presence in New Jersey and her connection to the X-gene, McKellen’s comments could also hint at a storyline involving Ms. Marvel.

McKellen Had High Praise For His “Younger” Fellow Marvel Stars

Apart from the accidental spoiler, McKellen also shared his admiration for the younger Marvel actors he worked with on Avengers: Doomsday. Referring to himself and Patrick Stewart as “old-timers,” McKellen praised the younger stars for their confidence in portraying their roles and their respectful behavior towards the veteran actors.

As Marvel fans eagerly await the release of Avengers: Doomsday, McKellen’s slip of the tongue has sparked speculation and excitement about the possible plot twists and character interactions in the upcoming film. What secrets will be unveiled, and how will Magneto’s role in New Jersey shape the narrative? Share your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation in the ComicBook Forum!