I can understand the wanting an answer but given that Mary's ghost is in John's head I prefer not hearing it and just ingredients letting your knowledge of the characters fill in the response.

I can't say i missed Mel much. And your example with Creed doesnt work since Rocky has been Stallone's baby as he was the writer then director of the series since the beginning. Gibson on the other hand was a more then capable hired gun for Miller who was the creative force behind the original trilogy. My perfect…