We Weren’t The Only Ones Shocked By Robert Downey Jr.’s Return To The MCU

We Weren't The Only Ones Shocked By Robert Downey Jr.'s Return To The MCU

As a seasoned gamer who’s spent countless hours immersed in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and intrigue over the unexpected return of Robert Downey Jr., this time as Doctor Doom. It’s like finding a rare, powerful artifact in an RPG game, something that wasn’t supposed to be possible yet!


As an ardent Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) enthusiast, I can’t help but express my astonishment when I learned that Robert Downey Jr., the iconic Iron Man himself, is rumored to rejoin the MCU, this time stepping into the role of Doctor Doom. The news sent ripples of excitement and surprise among fans worldwide.

It was so unexpected that even co-stars were shocked!

“I Was Like, What The F*ck?”

Actor Don Cheadle, who portrays Colonel James Rhodes, also known as War Machine, within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, discussed the surprising Doctor Doom unveiling in a recent chat with Collider.

I was like, what the f*ck? I think that’s exactly what I said.

He was inquired about sharing exclusive details regarding “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars”, but he responded that he couldn’t hint at anything because, as of now, he doesn’t have any definite information to share.

Everything is clay right now. They’re rewriting, they’re reworking, and so I honestly can’t even tease anything.

The upcoming Avengers film, scheduled for release in 2026, is being helmed by the Russo brothers, a fact confirmed by Robert Downey Jr.’s agreement to be part of the project on condition they were at the helm.

The Russo brothers, who have extensive experience within Marvel Studios, enjoy a high level of confidence from the studio. This is demonstrated by the freedom granted to them to produce the film with assistance from their own production company, AGBO.

The Russo brothers are set to receive a payment of $80 million from Marvel, with additional bonuses possible should the box office earnings surpass $750 million or even $1 billion for projects like Doomsday and Secret Wars.

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2024-09-11 17:09