Marvel Studios has made a major announcement!
Robert Downey Jr. will portray Dr. Doom, also known as Victor Von Doom, in the upcoming film ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ This exciting news was revealed during the San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, July 27th.
“I like playing complicated characters,” Downey said as fans cheered his name. Hooded figures reminiscent of the masked villain dramatically enhanced the panel. Downey, part of the “Doom Mob,” dramatically removed his mask for the big reveal.
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Comic fans and movie enthusiasts are most familiar with Robert Downey Jr.’s iconic portrayal of “Iron Man” in Marvel’s groundbreaking 2008 film, which launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
While fans eagerly anticipated his return, the announcement of Downey taking on the role of Dr. Doom genuinely surprised everyone at the convention and online.
The MCU’s Russo Brothers, known for their successful direction of previous Avengers films, will helm ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars.’
Downey Jr. has had a significant presence in the MCU, starring in hits like Iron Man 2 and 3, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame—the latter being the highest-grossing film in the franchise and notably featuring Iron Man’s death.
Following his compelling performance as Lewis Strauss in ‘Oppenheimer,’ Downey was asked by reporters if he would ever return to the MCU.
He responded, “Happily. It’s too integral a part of my DNA. That role chose me. And look, I always say, ‘Never, ever bet against Kevin Feige.’ It is a losing bet. He’s the house. He will always win.”
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The San Diego Comic-Con made waves not just with major announcements but also with several fan-favorite moments. One standout highlight was the “Deadpool choir,” inspired by the latest MCU films featuring Deadpool and Wolverine. This film has garnered significant acclaim, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time.
Additionally, the cast of the upcoming film ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ took the stage. Actor Anthony Mackie discussed how his portrayal of the iconic hero will differ from Chris Evans’ version.
Another exciting development is Robert Downey Jr. stepping into the role of Doctor Doom. This marks one of Marvel Studios’ boldest moves yet. While the official release date for the film remains unconfirmed, fans are eagerly anticipating how Downey will approach the villainous character.
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