LOS ANGELES—It's a double-header news day for fans of Axel Braun, who get to see the safe-for-work trailer and revel in the news that the Wicked Comix movie features the return of Seth Gamble's award-winning Deadpool impersonation.
In addition to the official safe-for-work trailer, the entire Captain Marvel XXX: An Axel Braun Parody movie is now available online and is currently No. 1 on Adult DVD Empire’s Trending Videos index. The big-budget parody's September 30 online debut was followed by a mid-week social media unveiling of the action-packed SFW trailer. Fans responded wth praise for the trailer’s production value and costumes, as well as Braun’s directorial panache and Kenzie Taylor’s portrayal of Carol Danvers, which remains faithful to the comic book original.
For his 60th parody, director Braun pulled out all the stops and delivered the Captain Marvel that fans deserve: snarky, sassy, sexy. In addition to Taylor's star-making performance as Carol Danvers (read more here) and the painstakingly detailed costumes, the movie boasts a supporting cast led by Ana Foxxx as Monica Rambeau and transgender superstar Aubrey Kate as the Supreme Intelligence. It's clear Braun intends to make Captain Marvel XXX a crowning achievement to his AVN Award-studded career.
“It’s awesome to see so many people reacting so positively to the movie,” said Braun, “It’s an outpouring of love that validates all the hard work we put into this project, and all the credit goes to Kenzie. She inhabited the character as if it were a second skin, and showed not only an outstanding level of professionalism but also some incredible acting range. Being able to do comedy and drama equally well is not something that many actors can master, but Kenzie managed to deliver a performance that showcased her ability to do both while staying true to the character. She absolutely owns this role, and I am just happy that I was able to capture her epic awesomeness!”
Taylor is quick to reciprocate the praise: "I am so beyond honored to have had a chance to work alongside the one and only Axel Braun. Getting to witness the first insight into the tireless work of our cast and crew brings such joy into my life that is beyond words. This role holds a very special place in my heart as I am a comic book fan and very passionate about performing. I hope that after seeing this trailer the fans will be just as excited to watch the whole movie as I was by getting a chance to be a part of it."
In addition to Taylor, Foxxx and Kate, Captain Marvel XXX features Braun regular Ramon Nomar as Chrell, Quinton James as Yon-Rogg, and Lacy Lennon as Jean Grey. A four-time AVN Award winner for Best Soundtrack, Braun tapped Lennon, who is a trained opera singer, to sing the movie's theme song “Asses,” a parody version of Celine Dion’s theme from Deadpool 2. And speaking of Deadpool, a hilarious clip at the end of the trailer revealed that Braun also managed to get reigning AVN Best Actor Seth Gamble to reprise his iconic role, much to the delight of comic fans everywhere.
“After the success of Deadpool XXX, and the fantastic performance Seth delivered in it, I’ve been looking for any excuse to bring the character back,” Braun said. “Once I started writing Captain Marvel XXX I quickly realized there was a perfect opportunity for the Merc With a Mouth to be involved, and Seth was more than happy to wear the costume again, despite the scorching heat and the long hours. Saying that he was phenomenal would be an understatement ... we literally had to do dozens of takes just because the entire cast and crew kept cracking up, and his three-way with Kenzie and Lacy Lennon is one of the best sex scenes I’ve ever shot. I cannot say enough good things about Seth Gamble, he’s the best actor in the industry and a terrific performer who has always delivered for me. I mean, he’s been Luke Skywalker, Captain Boomerang, Mr. Hyde, Deadpool ... I dare anybody to pull off characters so diverse and to bring his level of commitment and consistency to an adult set. He is also a very close friend of mine, so he not only trusts and understands my vision, but he's also able to bring to the table ideas that perfectly integrate with it. Many of the funniest Deadpool lines are complete improvisation on his part, and I am so lucky and grateful to have had him in this movie!"
Gamble says that fans are going to have a massive explosion too when they get a load of the new release. “Axel has done a brilliant job of keeping the details a secret, and now that the trailer and feature are finally out—the surprise was well-worth it.
“Watching my girlfriend Kenzie Taylor get to play Captain Marvel was such an amazing sight to behold. I’m so proud of her and how great she did becoming Captain Marvel,” he said. “I think it goes without saying that playing Deadpool is a dream role, and I’m really grateful to be a part of Axel’s re-creation of this incredible world.”
Gamble is no stranger to acting in Braun’s razor-sharp parodies: In addition to his portrayal of Deadpool, Gamble has brought his talents to several of the director’s ambitious efforts, including 24 XXX, Avengers XXX 2: Along Came A Spider, Star Wars XXX, Cinderella XXX and Suicide Squad XXX.
For Braun, his connection with Gamble is evident in their movies together: “Every year I strive to raise my own bar and make movies that I can be proud of. At the same time I also try to have a positive and fulfilling experience on set, something that will stay with me and keep me connected to that journey. An easy way to accomplish both these tasks is to have Seth in my movies … not only is he the best and most versatile actor I have ever worked with, but he brings to my projects a work ethic and a level of passion and absolute commitment that is beyond anything I’ve experienced in 30 years in the adult industry.
“Having him reprise the role that won him the AVN Best Actor award last year was just as magical as I expected it to be. The second he put on the costume he literally became Deadpool again, as if he had never stopped being that character.”
He added, “As a director, I always try to inspire my actors and instill some of my enthusiasm in them, to help them create a deeper connection to the roles they’re playing. Seth manages to actually inspire me. A movie is never just a movie for us, it’s an experience that transcends the filmmaking process and becomes part of who we are. I still get emotional thinking about last year’s AVN Awards when he won Best Actor for Deadpool XXX and we won Movie of the Year for The Possession of Mrs. Hyde, and I am beyond grateful that I got to share both of those moments with Seth.
“He approached his part in Captain Marvel XXX, where Kenzie Taylor, his girlfriend of three years, played the lead, with extreme grace and professionalism. He brought his A game and instantly made the movie better and funnier, but without upstaging Kenzie.”
In addition to the multiple AVN Awards that went to Deadpool XXX, Braun, Gamble and their “Merc with a Mouth” are currently nominated for several 2019 NightMoves Awards, which will be held October 13.
Captain Marvel XXX: An Axel Braun Parody is now streaming online at Wicked.com. A Collector’s Edition DVD is slated for a late fall 2019 release.
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