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Josh Brolin talks being epic villain Thanos in 'Avengers: Infinity War' and joining the Marvel Universe

Friday, April 27, 2018
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Josh Brolin is the actor behind the larger-than-life, badder-than-bad super villain Thanos in "Avengers: Infinity War."

He says he didn't go looking to join the superhero world - this role just fell beautifully into his lap! And then it was time to start studying up on the Marvel Universe.
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"Then they gave me this great bible," Brolin said. "And I hadn't really done any research on this. I knew loosely what it all was but once I started going through the bible, when you think all the Avengers against this guy from, I don't know, a narcissistic point of view, you're like, why wouldn't I want to do that?"

Brolin said he really doesn't know what to expect as far as fan reaction to the film. But he does think they'll be pleased.
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"I think what they're going to get is a much more multi-dimensional character than they thought," Brolin said. "I think that that's what came out of this and I think to everybody's glee."

"Avengers: Infinity War" is rated PG-13 and is in theaters now.
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