Marvel Studios made an important announcement at San Diego ComicCon, revealing the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, the beloved actor will not be reprising his iconic role as Iron Man. Instead, he will play the formidable villain, Doctor Doom.
Downey Jr., who is synonymous with the character of Iron Man, surprised fans by donning the mask and cape of Doctor Doom. The heroturnedvillain actor has a new chapter in the MCU's journey. The Russo Brothers, who have previously directed several successful Marvel films, will direct the upcoming Avengers films, Doomsday and Secret Wars.
Iron Man was killed in Avengers: Endgame. This character laid the foundation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After his death, fans came up with a lot of theories. Said that Robert Downey should be brought back somehow. Whereas Marvel boss Kevin Feige had already said that he did not want to tease that moment. Fans will feel bad if Robert Vale brings back Iron Man. In complete fan service, Kevin brought back Robert Downey. But not in the role of Iron Man, but in the role of Doctor Doom. Unlike Iron Man, he is a villain.
Kevin Feige didn't just get Robert Downey to return. The Russo Brothers, who have directed films like Age of Ultron, Infinity War and Endgame for the Avengers series, are also returning to the Marvel camp. He is going to make a film named Avengers: Doomsday. Robert Downey's character Doctor Doom will be seen in this film. Doom is also a villain of the Fantastic Four. Marvel is making a film on him too. It is not sure yet whether Downey will be seen in that film or not.
The diehard Iron Man fan is not happy with this news. Some people were also raising questions as to how the same actor was made a hero and a villain. Marvel has already opened the doors to the multiverse. It's possible that Downey's Doctor Doom will be part of another universe. Let us tell you that Robert Downey had won the Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'. After that, in an interview given to Esquire Magazine, he was asked whether he would return to the Marvel Universe again. He replied that he would definitely like to come. The rest was that you can't bet against Kevin Feige. Whatever they want, it happens. Feige kept his word and brought actors like Hugh Jackman and Robert Downey back into this universe.
The ComicCon panel also highlighted other exciting projects. Captain America: Brave New World will feature Giancarlo Esposito, Seth Volker and Harrison Ford transforming into the Red Hulk as the villain. The cast of Thunderbolts includes Julia LouisDreyfus, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and David Harbour, who made a surprise appearance while giving a glimpse of their characters.
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