Template:MCU cast indicator/sandbox
 | This is the template sandbox page for Template:MCU cast indicator (diff). See also the companion subpage for test cases. |
This template is a version of {{Cast indicator}} designed for articles related to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Usage
{{MCU cast indicator}} creates a formatted cast list indicator and legend for MCU-related articles that contain a cast list table.
Syntax
{{MCU cast indicator|type=|tense=|appeared=|media=|617|838|A|C|DS|MC|MS|MT|OS|P|SP|V|Y}}
List indicators
This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in more than two films in the series.- A dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's presence has not yet been confirmed.
- A 617 indicates the character is an alternate version from Earth-617.
- An 838 indicates the character is an alternate version from Earth-838.
- An A indicates an appearance through archival footage.
- A C indicates an uncredited cameo role.
- A DS indicates the character appears in a digital series.
- An MC indicates a motion-capture-only role.
- An MS indicates the character appears in a Marvel Studios television series.
- An MT indicates the character appears in a Marvel Television series.
- An OS indicates the character appears in a One-Shot.
- A P indicates an appearance in onscreen photographs.
- An SP indicates the character appears in a Marvel Studios Special Presentation.
- A V indicates a voice-only role.
- A Y indicates a younger version of the character.
Use {{ref|reference name|parameter name}} in the cast table, using the reference and parameter names provided below.
Additional indicators
If |type= is set to film, the additional indicators are the following:
{{MCU cast indicator|type=film|2|3|4|5|6}}
List indicators
This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in more than two films in the series.- A dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's presence has not yet been confirmed.
- A 2 indicates the character reappears in Phase Two.
- A 3 indicates the character reappears in Phase Three.
- A 4 indicates the character reappears in a Phase Four film.
- A 5 indicates the character reappears in a Phase Five film.
- A 6 indicates the character reappears in a Phase Six film.
If |type= is set to either MS TV or MT TV, the additional indicators are the following:
{{MCU cast indicator|type=MS TV|F|G|R}}or{{MCU cast indicator|type=MT TV|F|G|R}}
List indicators
This section includes starring cast members, recurring characters, and notable guest stars, as defined by the FAQ.
- A dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the season, or that the character's presence has not yet been confirmed.
- An F indicates the character appears in a film.
- A G indicates a guest appearance in the series.
- An R indicates a recurring role in the season.
MT TV has two additional parameters:
{{MCU cast indicator|type=MT TV|2|M}}
List indicators
This section includes main cast members, recurring characters, and notable guest stars, as defined by the FAQ.
- A dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the season, or that the character's presence has not yet been confirmed.
- A 2 indicates the character reappears in a season or series that released from 2018–2019.
- An M indicates the actor was part of the main cast for the season.
MS TV has one additional parameter:
{{MCU cast indicator|type=MS TV|S}}
List indicators
This section includes starring cast members, recurring characters, and notable guest stars, as defined by the FAQ.
- A dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the season, or that the character's presence has not yet been confirmed.
- An S indicates the actor was part of the starring cast for the season.
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Usage | Parameter name | Reference name | |
| Type | type
|
— | Either film, MS TV or MT TV. Each makes its respective additional indicators available. MS TV and MT TV change certain words from filmto season. |
| Tense | tense
|
— | Either future tense will appearor past tense have appeared. The default is will appear or have appeared. |
| Appeared | appeared
|
— | Alternate text following the line This section shows characters that will or have appeared in. The default is either more than two films in the series, which is the customizable text. |
| Media | media
|
— | Alternate text for filmin the lines the character was not in the filmand more than two films in the series. |
| Earth-617 | 617
|
617 | Indicates the character is an alternate version from Earth-617. |
| Earth-838 | 838
|
838 | Indicates the character is an alternate version from Earth-838. |
| Archival footage | A
|
archive | Indicates an appearance through archival footage. |
| Cameo role | C
|
cameo | Indicates a cameo role. |
| Digital series | DS
|
digital | Indicates an appearance in a digital series. |
| Motion capture | MC
|
mocap | Indicates a motion-capture-only role. |
| Marvel Studios | MS
|
marvelstudios | Indicates an appearance in a television series produced by Marvel Studios. Not available for |type=MS TV.
|
| Marvel Television | MT
|
marveltv | Indicates an appearance in a television series produced by Marvel Television. Not available for |type=MT TV.
|
| One-Shot | OS
|
oneshot | Indicates an appearance in a One-Shot. |
| Photograph appearance | P
|
photo | Indicates an appearance in onscreen photographs only. |
| Special Presentation | SP
|
special | Indicates an appearance in a Marvel Studios Special Presentation. |
| Voice-only role | V
|
voice | Indicates a voice-only role. |
| Younger version | Y
|
young | Indicates a younger version of the character. |
| Phase Two | 2
|
phasetwo | Additional indicator for |type=film. Indicates a character reappears in Phase Two.
|
| Phase Three | 3
|
phasethree | Additional indicator for |type=film. Indicates a character reappears in Phase Three.
|
| Phase Four | 4
|
phasefour | Additional indicator for |type=film. Indicates a character reappears in a Phase Four film.
|
| Phase Five | 5
|
phasefive | Additional indicator for |type=film and |type=MS TV. Indicates a character reappears in a Phase Five film or series.
|
| Phase Six | 6
|
phasesix | Additional indicator for |type=film. Indicates a character reappears in a Phase Six film.
|
| Netflix series reappearance | 2
|
2 | Additional indicator for |type=MT TV. Indicates a characters reappears in a Netflix season or series that released from 2018–2019.
|
| Film appearance | F
|
film | Additional indicator for |type=MS TV and |type=MT TV. Indicates a character appears in a film.
|
| Guest appearance | G
|
guest | Additional indicator for |type=MS TV and |type=MT TV. Indicates a character makes a guest appearance in the season or series.
|
| Main cast | M
|
main | Additional indicator for |type=MT TV. Indicates the actor was part of the main cast for the season or series. Similar to S for |type=MS TV.
|
| Recurring role | R
|
recurring | Additional indicator for |type=MS TV and |type=MT TV. Indicates the actor had a recurring role for the season or series.
|
| Starring cast | S
|
starring | Additional indicator for |type=MS TV. Indicates the actor was part of the main cast for the season or series. Similar to M for |type=MT TV.
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