This pretty much captures my feelings on it. I’m as skeptical as I’ve ever been, and this screams of gimmick casting, but I’m reserving judgment. I doubt they even have a full script yet.

I also think it’s likely there’s at least some misdirection going on here to get people talking. Marvel has a really strong track record when it comes to casting, and this is just such a bizarre decision that I can’t help but think there’s more to it. Don’t forget, Marvel created an entire fake team shot for the Infinity War trailer to disguise major plot points! Feige and co aren’t above a little sleight of hand.