Robert Downey Jr. Might Have Already Hinted at Which Doctor Doom Variant He is Playing

As a seasoned gamer and long-time Marvel enthusiast, I have to admit that I was initially taken aback by Robert Downey Jr.’s casting as Victor Von Doom. After all, Iron Man is synonymous with RDJ, and seeing him don the armor of his arch-nemesis seemed like a leap too far.


This year at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios unveiled that “Avengers: Kang Dynasty” will now be known as “Avengers: Doomsday”. Additionally, they disclosed that Victor Von Doom would be the central antagonist in the Multiverse Saga. Interestingly, it was unexpected that Robert Downey Jr. would portray the character of Doom.

Absolutely, Robert Downey Jr. is coming back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but with a twist – he won’t be playing Iron Man anymore; instead, he will embody one of Marvel’s iconic villains. This change has sparked some debate among fans, as Downey’s portrayal of Tony Stark is deeply connected in their minds, leading to a variety of reactions.

During a chat on the “Awards Chatter” podcast by The Hollywood Reporter, the actor revealed he’ll be rejoining the Marvel Cinematic Universe and offered insights into the particular version of Doctor Doom that fans will encounter.

At a certain moment, Susan and I found ourselves in conversation with Feige. He mused aloud, ‘I’ve been thinking that perhaps if you were to return…’, prompting Susan to query, ‘Hold on, hold on, what exactly do you mean by returning as?’

Gradually, it became clear to us both that this individual served as indisputable evidence of his high intelligence and innovative mind. We pondered over strategies to avoid regression, to meet or exceed expectations, and maintain a forward trajectory.

And he brought up Victor Von Doom. I looked up this character and I was like, ‘Wow.’ Later, Kevin goes, ‘Let’s get Victor Von Doom right. Let’s get that right.’

Multiple ideas are circulating about Robert Downey Jr.’s potential role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Some speculate that storylines such as “Demon in Armor” and “Infamous Iron Man” might be adapted, but based on RDJ’s statements, it appears he will primarily portray the character of Doom.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m thrilled by this news! It was widely thought that he might embody a Doom version of Iron Man given the multiverse themes. But here’s the twist: playing as Doom instead opens up an opportunity for Downey to establish a fresh character, rather than leaning on his Iron Man persona that could potentially tarnish his legacy.

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2024-09-29 13:43