Robert Downey Jr. surprises fans in Hall H of San Diego Comic Con 2024 | Photo credit: X/ @MarvelStudios
In a shocking reveal at San Diego Comic-Con, Robert Downey Jr. announced his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in a Hall H shocker. Known for his iconic portrayal of Tony Stark/Iron Man, Downey will now play Marvel mega-villain Doctor Victor Von Doom aka Doctor Doom in the upcoming film. Avengers: DoomsdayThe film will be directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, which will mark their return to Marvel with two new Avengers projects: Avengers: Doomsday And Avengers: Secret Wars,
The news has left Marvel fans stunned, with many previously speculating that Downey’s return would see him don the Iron Man costume once again. However, his new role as Victor Von Doom, one of the comic book franchise’s most formidable adversaries, has sparked a flurry of anticipation.
Downey Jr.’s journey with Marvel began in 2008. iron ManThe film that launched the MCU. Over the next decade, he reprised his role in several Marvel blockbusters, 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 Warand monuments Avengers: Endgame.The touching death of this character Endgame It was a pivotal moment in the MCU, one that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has already vowed not to undo.
“We’re going to keep that moment and never touch that moment again,” Feige insisted Vanity Fair last December. “We all worked hard over many years to get there, and we wouldn’t want to undo that in any magical way.”
Despite this, Downey has openly stated his openness to returning to Marvel. Sir magazine after winning the Oscar oppenheimerDowney expressed his excitement to rejoin the MCU. “Gladly. It’s an integral part of my DNA,” Downey said. “That role chose me. And look, I always say, ‘Never bet against Kevin Feige.’ It’s a losing bet. He’s the house. He’ll always win.”
The announcement of Downey playing Dr. Doom caps a remarkable year for the actor. Downey, who played Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s film, said he is a brilliant actor. oppenheimer This film earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. In addition, Downey’s performance in Park Chan-wook’s mini-series made him even better. Hamdard He received an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Anthology for the HBO show, in which he played multiple roles.
