Los Angeles: Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Doctor Doom in a new ‘Avengers’ film titled ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. Joe and Anthony Russo will direct the upcoming film. The duo is set to direct two new Avengers films – ‘Doomsday’, which will introduce Victor Von Doom/Doctor Doom, and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, reports variety.com.
Downey’s return as the villain Victor Von Doom was a huge shock to fans, including the excited audience at Marvel’s presentation at San Diego Comic-Con. The star made a triumphant appearance in Hall H to talk about his return.
Take a look at the post:
“New mask, same job.”
Robert Downey Jr. surprises Hall H to announce his return to the MCU as Doctor Doom. pic.twitter.com/j1SEjzse3p— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 28, 2024
The actor’s first appearance as super-genius Tony Stark was in 2008’s “Iron Man,” the first installment of the interconnected Marvel Cinematic Universe crafted by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.
In his over a decade-long run in the MCU, Downey has played the role in 10 films, including ‘Iron Man 2’, ‘Iron Man 3’, ‘The Incredible Hulk’, ‘The Avengers’, ‘Captain America: Civil War’, ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’, ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’, ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’, which featured the death of Iron Man.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige told Vanity Fair last December that he had no interest in downplaying Downey’s emotional farewell.
