The Russo Brothers Break Down Scenes from 'Avengers: Endgame,' 'Captain America: Civil War' & More

In this episode of "Notes on a Scene," directors Joseph and Anthony Russo take us through some of the most memorable, outrageous scenes they've ever directed, including 'Avengers: Endgame,' 'Avengers: Infinity War,' 'Captain America: Civil War,' 'Arrested Development,' 'Community' and 'The Gray Man.'
00:00 Intro
00:21 Avengers: Endgame
03:49 Avengers: Infinity War
07:36 Captain America: Civil War
12:10 Arrested Development
16:11 Community
18:56 The Gray Man
THE GRAY MAN will be in select theaters on July 15 and on Netflix on July 22, www.netflix.com/thegrayman
Director: Ashley Hall
Director of Photography: Matt Krueger
Editor: Cory Stevens
Celebrity Talent: Joe Russo, Anthony Russo
Producer: Jackie Phillips
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Associate Producer: Omar Elgohary
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi and Peter Brunette
Production Coordinator: Carolina Wachokier
Talent Booker: Meredith Judkins
Camera Operator: Sam Chatterjee
Audio: Mike Faner
Production Assistants: Eric Bittencourt, Faith Evans
Post Production Supervisor: Marco Glinbizzi
Post Production Coordinator: Andrea Farr
Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch
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[@Mohamed-ben23]

Infinity War and Endgame are obviously cinematic events but Civil War will always hold a special place in my heart. The way the Russo's were able to not only continue the story of Cap; but expand this universe, WHILE introducing Black Panther AND Spider-Man!

[@summertyme5748]

People forget that *they* introduced SpiderMan and Black Panther and also they *insisted* on SpiderMan even though Sony owned his character and it was *impossible* to get him.

[@jordanyucannaka348]

Facts!

[@rocket4359]

what about that twist at the end? i was expecting the good old versus movie formula where the good guys team up at the end to fight the bad guy, but here they subverted expectations by having an emotional ending

[@meeekeeey]

Truly astounding

[@phee3D]

I thought the spiderman introduction made no sense whatsoever. Tony stark gets a kid into a battlefield? and for what? to scare cap? what was his goal and why did he go to spiderman specifically? the whole thing felt very forced, almost as if they just wanted to shove spiderman in the movie somehow. Spiderman added absolutely nothing to the actual plot, he just came for a fight then went away.

[@theevahouston]

Still remember seeing Winter Soldier in theaters - immediately noticing the change in directing and saying the entire movie that “they need to keep these guys😱💯🔥” knowing that the MCU would never be the same 👏🏽

[@theojenner1902]

I skipped winter soldier in the cinemas, assuming it would be a paint by numbers film. I was so wrong. It’s easily in my top 5 marvel films and modded cap into my fav character

[@chris-dd6uq]

Same. I was super excited when they were given Avengers. I knew they would do a good job.

[@roboninja3194]

Winter Soldier is still may favorite MCU movie. It's simply fantastic.

[@voicecrack7951]

It’s sucks they are not directing secret wars : (

[@kevina3673]

@@voicecrack7951 shut up stop sounding like a bit. IDK how ya'll moan for these cringe lords

[@nones100]

Disappointed they didn't break down Winter Soldier. Arguably the best Solo Marvel movie on the same level as Infinity War and Endgame. But happy they broke down Arrested Development and Community, the both being some of the most underrated television shows in the last 10 Years or so

[@QsQueue]

They do in their GQ version of this video.

[@Chadomolator]

Wish these guys were on for Kang Dynasty or Secret Wars. Their ability to balance the story and a huge cast is unmatched.

[@nalday2534]

they only have one ability and that's to create the ugliest movie images imaginable

[@ProdLucio]

@@nalday2534 what

[@nalday2534]

@@ProdLucio russos are hacks who makes dogshit movies that look like diarrhoea

[@henryoil]

They made some major mistakes though, their handling of the Hulk for two movies straight was abysmal, time for someone new to take a try.

[@radicallybean]

@@nalday2534 bro, WHAT? 💀 did you go to school with them and drop out? why so ugly?

[@jj1442]

man... love hearing these stories about chadwick. The more I hear about chadwick, the more respect I have for him not just as an actor/creator but as a person and a leader. Miss him dearly, wish he was still here to helm both the black panther franchise and the mcu as a whole. He brought such bravado, nobility, and a stoic-ness to the character of T'Challa. R.I.P Chadwick

[@viditjain2653]

I feel Russos deserve more respect than they get for concluding 90% of OG 6's journey gracefully

[@zachgordon99]

No they don’t

[@novembernicolas5230]

@@zachgordon99 captain america should have performed the snap, a life with peggy in the afterlife is more fitting and maybe logical Tony has a family to provide for, a 5 year old girl that needs a father to look up to

[@insertnamehere2746]

@@novembernicolas5230 But tony lived a selfishly rich life and cap lived a naively selfless one. It was better they ended the way they did because it showed that some difference was made in their own world view

[@novembernicolas5230]

@@insertnamehere2746 he redeemed himself, during the 5 years and prior movies, he cant escape the life but he can change for his family. Family is whats most important and morgan needs a father to look up to

[@sourruntz9595]

@@novembernicolas5230 nah

[@skys2blue255]

Captain America Civil War will always be one of my favorite MCU movies and It was Spider-Man and Black Panther first appearance in the MCU

[@zaynrivers7433]

Also honestly prolly Black Panther’s best appearance in an mcu film

[@shawnmcvey7789]

@@zaynrivers7433 It was the closest to his comic portrayal. The way they went in his next 3 appearances makes total sense in the context of how characters are adapted for the MCU though. It would have been a treat to see him eventually get more discerning and suspicious of the Avengers over time.

[@zaynrivers7433]

@@shawnmcvey7789 also I’m not as familiar w the comics so wym by getting suspicious of the avengers? I was really looking forward to seeing T’Challa’s story in the mcu (still hoping eventually they realize how important his character is both culturally as a role model as well as to the story of the mcu & recast him), especially since I fell in love w his character when he debuted in CW.

[@monaeh1984]

The elevator scene in Winter Soldier is still epic. I am so upset they are not doing the next Avengers movies.

[@hkk4699]

Maybe they will do secret wars

[@rahulkalathil9209]

@The Stick nah 🤭

[@MrOnepiecem7]

@@rahulkalathil9209 Yeah.

[@larissafonseca4007]

You can tell they really love their job, they speak about it with so much glee

[@summertyme5748]

Tony, Steve and Nat have the 3 most beautifully realized complete stories in the MCU. I'm holding out hope that T'Challa whom people forget you 2 originaly brought into the MCU - will get the same kind of beautful and complete story. Everyone dies - but all of the above received the greatest possible gift: *The realization of the meaning and purpose of their existence.*

[@QsQueue]

Coogler really expanded on his character and made him the T'Challa we know and love rather than just the Black Panther so I think that movie will be beautiful and sad in the best way possible. The trailer already had beautiful memorials and that's not even the totality of it.

[@summertyme5748]

@@QsQueue Agreed. Trailer is already the best film in phase 4.

[@Tzoppo11]

Agreed with all of this.

[@quicango]

It all started with Community!!! Their ability to combine huge cast, storytelling and dramatic conflicts. Hope they direct the movie if it ever comes out!

[@lkf8799]

#sixseasonsandamovie!

[@citroun]

I remember them mentioning how they'd gladly come back to direct a future community movie in a past interview!! now all we need is for dan harmon to finish the script lol

[@theloserlose]

Arrested Development comes first, i believe. Look at how many callbacks there were and it was the same in the Marvel movies.

[@Officialv5a]

@@theloserlose yup! Started with Arrested Development. Seasons 1, 2, and 3 are some of the best sitcom content ever!

[@Alliebutt]

The loss of Chadwick will forever have an impact on the MCU. I feel like despite him only playing BP as a minor character in one movie, and having one full feature movie of his own, has made a larger impact on the MCU than any other actor present. I'm not a black person myself, but I can't even begin to imagine how emotionally liberating it must've been to finally have a superhero that you can relate to on screen. His loss will be something that's felt deeply in the MCU, and although he isn't present for the upcoming sequel, I can only imagine how proud he must be to have been the person to kickstart a movement in the world, wherein black people get to look up to a superhero who's black just like they are. Sure there were the old Blade movies with Snipe, but they just didn't have the same cultural impact as BP did.

[@mocahmcgrady7530]

The current phase of the mcu I think would look a lot different if he hadn’t died. He was goin to be the next iron man and he was embraced, accepted and loved. He felt like a wise king that cared very much about people. Very sad. I can’t believe people r offended that they didn’t recast him. They r clearly honoring him and what he’s done by not recasting him. And it’s not like they can’t just ignore that he died in the movie it’s a very difficult thing to navigate.

[@paragonii3362]

So glad they talked about Community! We need them back for #sixseasonsandamovie

[@asecretone]

Netflix presents COMMUNITY: The Movie, a film by The Russo Brothers 👍

[@ShaqTown]

Russos deserve their respect making 2 of the biggest movies of all time and making IMO 4 of the top 10 comic book films ever... Even though they are not doing Secret Wars I hope they come back for X-men as they would perfect in handling multiple characters

[@EKCO0310]

Rest in peace Chadwick. 🙏🏻

[@Digvijay.N]

Where is Captain America: The Winter Soldier ? That's one of the best MCU movies!

[@BenBootKHTwo]

My heart hurts every time I see Chadwick Boseman. Wakanda Forever.

[@cloudburstt]

The Civil War battle sequence is one of my favourite sequences. It still sends chills up my spine when I see it.

[@naimmahboubi89]

I know this is primarily about their directing, but I've been in love with some of the stuff they have been producing! Everything Everywhere All at Once was amazing! I'm so sad we will probably never get more Deadly Class.

[@rocket4359]

You guys made Civil War which is my favorite MCU movie till date, i will always support you guys

[@ellycehayley3580]

“He was being the leader of Wakanda.” Chills. Immediately got chills. Chadwick is dearly missed.

[@zeesiiij]

Very insightful hands on interview with these great filmmakers. Look forward to seeing The Gray Man and Cherry. 🎥 🎞

[@SchayBros]

I am so glad they talked about Arrested Development. I could go for a whole video just about the episodes they directed!

[@patrickh7695]

I love that show! Was 10 years ahead of its time though.

[@SpaceFluffDW]

If we exist in a film, then someone is breaking down The Russo brother’s breakdown

[@radicallybean]

@Tinder in real life 🅥 shut up.

[@akapeegly6463]

im excited to see sam as cap in the mcu but dang, chris evans embodied cap so well it truly felt like he was captain america

[@pabloramos3487]

I always love watching these guys talk about their movies. I remember seeing winter soldier in theaters and being like “wow this is different” and I remember looking up who directed it and seeing these guys and I’m like “wow they did a good job”. Just amazing 👏🏽

[@Warpios]

Glad Community was brought up and talked about. Amazing and Underrated Show and a fistful of paintballs is an incredible episode (both parts).

[@vivek_02512]

The level of inspiration and alterations you guys made in movies are just incredible. The iron man line story was amazing

[@giselledesantiago3634]

Chadwick really was "the leader of Wakanda". I cannot believe that he is gone and his presence will be felt in the MCU just as much as Downey's', and Evans.

[@zackhurwitz9441]

I can't believe End Game was 3 years ago. God I'm getting old.

[@lilmilontiktok]

They made at one point my top 4 favorite movies of all time

[@nischal_exe]

Thank God all the casts and Directors of Marvel studios has a friendly bond between them. No controversy or anything. That's how they are able to made this far

[@supersteve1585]

6 Seasons and a Movie!!!😁 Hope they return for the movie as they were one of the beating hearts of Community! That show is the reason for their Marvel career as they said.

[@ScarletKnight1111]

Loool you guys explained it well 🤍🤍

[@ShmackMan21]

Did an amazing job on The Gray Man. Such a great movie

[@cadeevans4623]

Awesome great video love this

[@nasg6706]

I love these guys. Job well done on shaping my childhood movie experiences. I hope we get them back in the Mcu One day. The Gray Man was Great btw!

[@rogueguardian]

Props to these two brothers and they're great skills as directors in bringing the infinity saga to a close.

[@kennyg4203]

The stunt double for Black Panther is a recurring guest on Corridor Crew's Stuntmen React, he gives great insight!

[@anasshahid224]

The Russo Brother’s Marvel movies are the best, incredible directors 👏👏👏

[@khalshubh]

The gray man scene they explained was the best scene in the movie and the amount of CGI they have done on the scene it feels real. Excellent directors

[@tapanjoshi7710]

I could listen to them all day!

[@iamatn3317]

I seriously thank these dudes for bringing Black Panther to life and casting such an amazing and humble person for the role. RIP King 💪🏽🐐

[@Danny-fs1hk]

This is pure gold!!!

[@The_Ostrich]

I've been looking forward to this.

[@MikeUK66]

Your powers have doubled since the last time.

[@chasehedges6775]

This is the way

[@SheepofChrist818]

@@MikeUK66 twice the pride, double the fall.

[@explodingheart2824]

they're back!!

[@jaydulce99]

i was hoping they add 21 bridges in this but great video none the less

[@szazszazalekosan9706]

It's amazing how clearly you can see what they are explaining for the Arrested Development scene. That shot with GOB really looks like they caught him with his guard down.

[@Bestosterone]

One thing I will never forgive the russos for is the fact they told Chris Evans he didnt have to be shirtless.

[@Andorski]

We got the bicep flex when cap was holding onto Bucky's helicopter though 🥵

[@Bestosterone]

@@Andorski He was suppose to be shirtless for that part, but the Russos were like it doesn't make sense... IDGAF, TAKE IT OFFFFFFF

[@keayannadavis9836]

now knowing the background of tony saying his final line is even more full circle in many more ways

[@anoukisabelle]

Looking forword te see those guys in future directed movies

[@lilmeow_]

I’m so happy they included Community omg

[@chrispteemagician]

Loved it!

[@muddabuwshi6510]

The marvel movies these guys directed are all in my top 4

[@reesegivens6943]

I love anthony russo giggling while watching the arrested development.

[@seanmidson]

I absolutely love these two as directors. If they ever do come back, I hope it's either for a debut mcu X-Men movie or Secret Wars 🤞🏻

[@jasonyu1887]

their MCU run with the writers have all been hits and i love them (imo). hoping that they will direct secret wars

[@iamatn3317]

“We did it anyway” 🤣🤣🤣 savage lmao

[@xbdandix]

Travesty they didn’t talk about winter soldier. I would argue winter soldier is probably the best movie in the entire MCU.

[@QsQueue]

They do in their GQ version of this video.

[@myfinancialclimb3121]

Infinity War and Endgame are kind of monsters of their own and their meaning, but up until that point, I agree with you.

[@lilchaos4792]

Nah endgame and IW are the best

[@cloudburstt]

Bit of an overstatement.

[@pmrupdates9767]

Definitely tied for 1st place with a couple others.

[@jlinblazin]

These guys are brilliant! Thank you for breaking down a Community scene, still my favorite comedic TV show of all time. Not even close. THANKS for the memories guys, wish the MCU would have kept these guys for this trash phase 4.

[@clairedisapia]

Love these brothers and their works.

[@SuperChris_17]

I loved all the Captain America movies :)

[@t3rki179]

Yesss, very nice! 👍

[@arianeflytrap4141]

I love how they incidentally made Community a baby project for their future Marvel movies

[@craigslistreply6544]

the tram sequence in the gray man was the most impressive action set piece

[@edzukation]

I could listen to these guys for hours break down film

[@ijcabezon1975]

I know these guys aren’t going to come back for the next 2 Avengers, but they did say they want to return someday for something else… I am hoping it’s for a Wolverine project. These guys would absolutely kill it.

[@Kevin-pr1te]

When I saw community in the timestamp, I immediately skipped forward to that one, my favorite sitcom

[@ProdLucio]

It’s the best sitcom fr

[@dice268926]

LOVE this Series.. Great getting the Russo's before Secret Wars

[@Zeno069]

I loved this video

[@leahhaworth9569]

I absolutely love previz stuff

[@jacobjig9550]

We want you back for avengers!

[@OhCarlJr]

They announced the KANG Dynasty director, I’m hoping at D23 Feige announces The Russos as the Secret Wars director… Yes folks I saw the interview where Feige said they’re not attached to Kang Dynasty or Secret Wars…But one can only hope Feige was pulling a Andrew Garfield on us with that one..

[@TheGoonsies]

Lol when he said Scarlett was running when describing the Civil War scene I was like... what she's flying.. before realizing he was referring to the actress's name xD

[@cybustermod]

I miss you two to make MCU movie again I thought Russo Brother gonna do Secret War

[@briannaboom4965]

Rest In Peace Chadwick 🖤😭

[@jarrongordon7034]

That scene where cap and t’challa both running and are the first to start fighting is hyped

[@LoKi-df3mr]

Wish you guys would also direct secret wars and kang dynasty 🥺❤️

[@sharedknowledge6640]

You’re not the legendary Cohen brothers but you still have left a positive mark.

[@jbragg1001]

A part of these guys’ story board is animation that would be top of the line a few decades ago. And they just use it as a MODEL

[@giapanda2160]

I’m glad they talked ab community

[@Jayfive276]

Always catches me off guard that everyone who’s worked with her refers to Elizabeth Olsen as “Lizzie”.

[@KitResearchingHumor]

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[@asimwilliams2116]

Legendary

[@sabinandrews7421]

I love how when one of the Russo brother is talking, the other looks like he's going through existential crises

[@Ice-ed7qk]

9:08 Scarlet Witch: “I don’t think that’s fair.”

[@JensaRahm]

The winter soldier and civil war probably has the best action of the Mcu movies. So many iconic sequences. Without to much cgi

[@keth8947]

Russo Brothers are some of the best Directors out there... and then they made Gray Man. Ugh. But skip that one and everything else they made is gold.

[@AmitSharma-kd7rj]

Captain America: Winter Soldier and Civil War are the masterpieces movies ever made and hold a special place in my heart. But one thing people have to understand that Action sequences do not the complete a movie. It's more about character development and storyline. MCU has still has one of the best story writers in the industry The Gray Man for me is a let down because of cliche writing and bad character development....

[@rafaelc.c.]

I can't agree. I don't think they are any close to masterpieces. And I really don't think the MCU has one of the best story writers of the industry at all. But I respect your opinion.

[@ale03000]

Legendary duo 😎

[@devoncox1808]

Chadwick was an amazing Black Panther and I really miss him so much ❤️👑🙏

[@thesoundofcoolness]

Deciding to shoot a sitcom like Arrested Development run and gun style is pretty groundbreaking considering it wouldn't have really been done before that point and has since become the standard style for TV comedy (although The Office UK did beat them by a couple years).

[@fightingparamecium9605]

The duo brothers broke my heart with what they did to the Gray Man. I think it's one of Hollywood’s best butchery job of another great book. The only commonality between the books and the movie were the characters names. Literarily, JUST THE NAMES. Not even the characteristics of the characters were close. why?..

[@summertyme5748]

I didn't read the book. What specifically do you feel was missing?

[@BoloH.]

Haven't read the book but I still think the movie was a soulless and predictable letdown.

[@MamadNobari]

Haven't read the book but I still think the movie was a soulless and predictable letdown.

[@freighter1097]

A book and movie don't have to match.

[@captainobvious90]

@@MamadNobari yeah, haven't read the book as well, this movie feels so bland. They used the same writers for the MCU movies, my guess is they didn't put as much effort in the script as they usually do. The Russo's movies in the MCU are pretty good at juggling the moral struggles the protagonist has, and this movie has none of that

[@furaichickendb138]

Kinda wish they spoke about the first thanos clip and how the glove had a mistake on the gauntlet as mentioned in corridors cgi artists react

[@BBCord]

BiG fan of Community. The Green Dale Community College Avengers- I love it 🥰

[@2kdemiks816]

Josh understood the assignment 💅☺️

[@adityahabbu7463]

If the russo brothers read comments,, you have my respect,, you people are geniuses,, god bless you for entertaining us,, we love you

[@MarvelMan320]

I hope they do secret wars. Loved Endgame and Infinity War.

[@gig7932]

They're not, Kevin Feige said so.

[@MarvelMan320]

@@gig7932 well that breaks my heart a little bit. But I trust Kevin’s choice of director.

[@Brendan.C]

@@MarvelMan320 he’s a huge marvel fan so hopefully, he knows what’s up and what’s good for the fandom

[@MarvelMan320]

@@Brendan.C True.

[@jayess8714]

Community is still one of the best shows. Forget the new Avengers movies, get the Russos for #sixseasonsandamovie

[@furaichickendb138]

Wonder if the office UK or arrested development is more responsible for popularizing the whole filming style of it being like someone being there filming it with the zooms and what not