Overview

• Carrie Coon, who played Proxima Midnight in 'Avengers: Infinity War,' declined to return for 'Avengers: Endgame' due to Marvel's refusal to raise her salary.
• Tracy Letts, Coon's husband, revealed on a podcast that Marvel told her she should feel fortunate to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe when she requested a pay increase.
• Proxima Midnight appeared in 'Endgame' without speaking lines, with the role being portrayed by another performer in an alternate timeline version of the character.
• Coon's role in 'Infinity War' evolved from a voiceover to a motion-capture performance, which required her to be on set during filming despite initially being hired for voice work only.
• The recent podcast comments have reignited discussions about pay equity and the treatment of supporting actors in blockbuster franchises, though Marvel has not issued a statement.