‘Kept It Under Wraps’: Fantastic 4 Director Matt Shakman Reveals He Knew About Robert Downey Jr’s Dr Doom Casting

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As a lifestyle expert with extensive knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), I am thrilled about the recent announcement that Robert Downey Jr. will reprise his iconic role as Doctor Doom in the upcoming Fantastic Four movie, Avengers: Doomsday.

1. In Marvel Studios, it’s common knowledge that the production of their awe-inspiring superhero flicks is always teamwork-oriented. Given the interwoven storylines of these movies, directors frequently offer input on various projects. The filmmakers from Phase One would often visit different sets to capture those legendary stingers as a sneak peek for future films.

According to reports, during a conversation with The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman, who is responsible for bringing Marvel’s original superhero team into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey Jr. announced his comeback as Doctor Doom, a well-known character in the franchise, as per reports.

Shakman reveals secrets and excitement for the upcoming Fantastic Four movie

1) It’s clear that this character has the strongest connection with the Fantastic Four, who will join the Avengers in the upcoming movie, “Avengers: Doomsday.” Yet, it remains uncertain how much Shakman was aware of the project details prior to agreeing to direct “Fantastic Four.” During San Diego Comic-Con, Shakman discussed the surprising news with Therese Lacson from Collider, shedding light on its implications for the characters’ future.

As an ardent admirer, I’ve been sitting on this juicy piece of news for quite some time now – Robert Downey Jr.’s involvement in the project. Let me tell you, it’s been a struggle to keep my excitement bottled up! You see, I’m absolutely smitten by RDJ, and he’s simply unparalleled. The fact that I’ve known about this for a while, and had to guard the secret, has only made the anticipation more intense. But now, let me tell you, it’s all worth it! It’s incredibly exhilarating, and I can hardly wait to share this news with fellow fans!

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Avengers: Doomsday will mark Joe and Anthony Russo’s return to the MCU

Shakman worked with Marvel for the first time on the Disney+ show “WandaVision.” The Marvel Cinemic Universe (MCU) propelled Downey to A-list status by having him portray Tony Stark/Iron Man for over a decade. In 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” he said a heartfelt goodbye to the character, making it seem as if he was distancing himself from superhero films.

In the film “Oppenheimer” directed by Christopher Nolan, he recently earned the Best Supporting Actor accolade at the Oscars. Upcoming, in “Avengers: Doomsday,” Downey will collaborate once more with directors Joe Russo and Anthony Russo from their previous project, “Endgame.”

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2024-07-30 09:38