Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow pose at the premiere of ‘Iron Man 3’ at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California April 24, 2013 | Photo Credit: Mario Anzuoni
Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but will not reprise his role as Iron Man. He will now be seen playing Marvel villain Doctor Doom in a new film. avengers film title Avengers: Doomsday,
However, actress Gwyneth Paltrow is surprised by this news and has given her reaction to it. DiversityBoth films will be directed by the Russo Brothers, who previously directed Downey as Iron Man in Marvel’s blockbuster films. captain america civil war, Avengers: Infinity WarAnd Avengers: EndgameIt’s unclear if Downey is playing Tony Stark, who became Doctor Doom in the MCU’s multiverse, or the real Victor von Doom from the comics.
However, his co-star Gwyneth Paltrow is shocked by the actor’s return to Marvel. In the comments section of Downey’s Instagram post, Paltrow asked, “I don’t understand, are you evil now?” Downey announced his return to Marvel as Doctor Doom on Instagram. The Russo Brothers added in the same comments section, “We’ve always said green is your color…”
Paltrow has been friends with Downey for over a decade, starting when the two were cast as Tony Stark and Pepper Potts in the 2008 film The Man. iron ManWhich started the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After this he worked in two more independent films iron Man movies and starred in several other Marvel films together, including Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War, And others.
Both actors were last seen in 2019 Avengers: Endgame, which specifically featured the death of Downey’s Iron Man. Avengers: Doomsday It is scheduled to release in theaters on May 1, 2026, followed by a release Avengers: Secret Wars On 7 May 2027.
