Nicolas Ayala
Contributing since April, 2020
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Author Details
Nicolas Ayala is a Features Writer for the Superhero beat at Screen Rant. He's also a screenwriter, photographer, cosplayer, and music producer who loves all kinds of art — as long as they're powerful and optimistic.
Industry Focus
With his encyclopedic knowledge about Marvel and DC and a lifetime of writing and cosplaying, Nicolas dives into the deepest corners of comic book lore to find every single easter egg and reference in the MCU and the DC Universe, as well as in blockbuster franchises such as Fast & Furious and Jurassic Park.
Favorite Media
Nicolas' favorite characters are the always underrated Quicksilver and Dazzler, and he believes movie castings don't get better than Willem Dafoe as Green Goblin, Ben Affleck as Batman, and Henry Cavill as Superman.
Beyond the superhero scene, Nicolas' love for Back to the Future, Rocky, Terminator, Rambo, Dragon Ball, and other '80s movies and shows grows exponentially every day.
Latest Articles
50% Of Marvel Actors Use Performance Enhancing Drugs For Muscle Gain, Medical Expert Estimates
Marvel actors tend to achieve a perfect superhero movie physique in record time. Medical expert provides his opinion on how they may achieve it.
Rumored Sue Storm Actress Comments On MCU Fantastic Four Casting Speculation For First Time In 8 Months
Fantastic Four's rumored Sue Storm actor acknowledges the likelihood of her MCU debut, raising questions about the Phase 5 movie's cast.
New DCU Supergirl Casting Rumored For Superman: Legacy Has DC Fans Furious For Sasha Calle
Rumors of the DCU's Supergirl recast in Superman: Legacy suggest Sasha Calle will no longer play the hero, sparking fan reactions on social media.
Veteran James Gunn Actor Joins The DCU As Maxwell Lord Replacing Pedro Pascal's Wonder Woman 1984 Villain
The DC Universe's Maxwell Lord has found a new actor in a DCEU and MCU alum, following Pedro Pascal's 2021 portrayal in Wonder Woman 1984.
10 Lessons The MCU Phase 7 Can Learn From Marvel's Post-Endgame Struggles
The MCU's Phase 7 can fix many of Marvel Studios' Multiverse Saga mistakes and improve on the strong points established by Phases 4 and 5.
Tom Welling's 6 Year Old Superman Comments Perfectly Justify A Modern Smallville Revival
Smallville star Tom Welling explains why a real Superman show wasn't feasible years ago, which is also why a new season is possible nowadays.
Why The Dark Knight Returns Would Be Better For Snyder Than More Snyderverse Movies
Zack Snyder's new live-action adaptation of The Dark Knight Rises is unlikely, but would be his best DC future after the end of the Snyderverse.
Deadpool 3's Darkest R-Rated Theory Just Got Way More Likely
Deadpool 3 set photos support a gruesome fan theory, as the MCU may be adapting an R-rated Marvel Comics storyline that spells doom for mutants.
What Happened To Ben Affleck’s Batman After Justice League
Ben Affleck's Batman timeline throughout the DCEU has been complicated, but the Dark Knight's present and future are now clearer than ever.
How The First Avengers Movie Completely Reinvented The Hulk's Iconic Look
2012's The Avengers is a landmark in Hulk's live-action history thanks to one VFX detail the MCU could give to Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner alter ego.
Scarlet Witch Spinoff Can Finally Pay Off A Terrifying MCU Teaser 2 Years Later
WandaVision's MCU spinoff show Agatha: Darkhold Diaries may reveal new information about the Scarlet Witch after her death in Doctor Strange 2.
Jennifer Garner Breaks Silence On Deadpool 3 Elektra Return Reports
Jennifer Garner adresses the reports that Deadpool 3 will feature her return as Elektra. However, the actor's answers raise some questions.
"You Picked The Wrong Guy": Zack Snyder Singles Out Where His DC Vision First Clashed With Warner Bros
DCEU creator Zack Snyder reveals his original approach to the Snyderverse and explains why it wasn't compatible with a traditional franchise.
Real-Life Therapist Reveals Why Bucky & Sam's Therapy Scene In TFATWS Was Doomed From The Start
Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes' therapist in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier behaves quite unprofessionally in the MCU, real-life expert explains.
Superman's DCU Introduction Is Brave 12 Years After Henry Cavill's Debut
James Gunn's Superman: Legacy will be the DCU's first live-action movie, which means that it will face similar challenges as the DCEU's Man of Steel.
Every DC Character Who Could Return In The Batman 2 Cast
The events of Matt Reeves' The Batman and its DC miniseries The Penguin almost guarantee the return of several characters in the upcoming sequel.
10 MCU Scenes That Would’ve Seemed Impossible In Phase 1
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has exceeded expectations so much that several recent MCU scenes would have seemed impossible back in Phase 1.
Thor 5: Chris Hemsworth Already Named The Perfect Replacement For Taika Waititi
Chris Hemsworth already proposed the best director for the MCU's Thor 5 in the wake of Taika Waititi's post-Love and Thunder departure.
Loki's Tragic Ending Makes An MCU Phase 5 Decision Look Even More Heartless
The Loki season 2 finale is made even more heartbreaking for the God of Stories considering Secret Invasion's aftermath and the Asgardians' future.
Why The Marvels Just Broke Another Unwanted MCU Box Office Record
The Marvels' box office failure can only get worse as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's biggest bomb continues to break negative records.