Alan Cumming says he injured Pedro Pascal on Avengers: Doomsday set

The Nightcrawler joked that he “broke Pedro", though not in the super-powered combat fans might expect

In a playful and revealing chat on Jimmy Kimmel Live, actor Alan Cumming shared a humorous anecdote about filming his first scene with Pedro Pascal for the upcoming Marvel blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday, saying he inadvertently hurt his co‑star’s neck during a take.

Cumming, who is reprising his iconic X‑Men role as Nightcrawler for the film, joked that he “broke Pedro,” though not in the superpowered combat fans might expect.

Cumming explained that the incident occurred during a scene together before any action or overt fighting started, clarifying that “I wasn’t fighting. No, no. I was just, sort of, being… we were just together in a scene, and I wasn’t fighting, no.”

He added that Nightcrawler wasn’t even wearing his tail and Pascal’s Mr Fantastic wasn’t extended into his full elastic form at the time, underscoring the non‑combat nature of the moment.

Despite the light‑hearted tease, the exchange highlighted the actors’ friendly rapport and anticipation around the film’s release, which fans have eagerly awaited as one of the biggest entries in Marvel Studios’ Phase Six slate.

Avengers: Doomsday is expected to feature an expansive ensemble of Avengers, X‑Men, and Fantastic Four characters converging for a high‑stakes storyline that has been shrouded in secrecy, heightening interest in every cast interview and tease.

Cumming’s appearance on Kimmel also followed previous reveals about his return to Nightcrawler, a fan‑favorite character he last portrayed in 2003’s X2: X‑Men United, and his experience filming under modern production conditions where stunt work and practical effects differ significantly from his early days with the franchise.