'I wouldn't be standing here without Stan Lee'

Mumbai: Stan Lee may not be here to see Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)) complete an important milestone with the release of Avengers: Endgame, but director Joe Russo recently told Indian fans that being a part of the world created by the comic genius was a dream come true for him.

Lee passed away on November 12 at 95, and Russo said Endgame has one of his final cameo appearances.

"I wouldn't be standing here without him. I believe one of his final cameo is in Endgame. I don't remember if he was well enough to do the Spider-Man cameo. But it was incredible," Russo said. The Tamil and Telugu versions will release soon. "I grew up on his comic books. Stan Lee was my idol when I was a kid. To be able to have the opportunity to not only work on the material that he created but to work with him is a childhood dream come true," he added.

The makers for the film, including the Marvel Studios bosses, have always been strict with their 'no spoilers' policy and Russo appealed to the fans to not kill the movie for others as it is a product of seven years of hardwork.

"Thanos demands your silence," he quipped.