Downey Revealed Why He Came Back as Doom, but the Fans Are Not Buying It

As a long-time Marvel fan who has seen my fair share of ups and downs in the MCU, I must admit that the news about Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Doctor Doom has me intrigued yet skeptical. On one hand, I am thrilled to see Iron Man back in action, even if it’s in a villainous role. But on the other hand, I can’t help but wonder if this comeback is driven more by financial gains rather than artistic passion.


Currently, the buzzing topic in Hollywood revolves around the news that Robert Downey Jr. will rejoin the Marvel Universe on Screen. Marvel enthusiasts have something exciting to anticipate once more following a series of less impressive films, as Downey’s return is bound to create quite a stir. It’s clear that Marvel did an exceptional job at San Diego Comic-Con, and here we are discussing it all over again.

On numerous instances, it has been verified that Downey will reprise his role as Victor Von Doom, more famously known as Doctor Doom, a formidable villain from Marvel comics. While there are many ways this could unfold, expectations are running high. Exactly how Marvel plans to tackle the antagonist remains uncertain, but one thing is clear – it promises an intriguing turn of events.

Regarding Downey, it appears that he’s given reasons for reprising his role, yet it seems the fans are skeptical, suspecting that there might be additional factors influencing his choice to return.

Regardless of your initial thoughts, the announcement of Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe didn’t fail to stir some reaction from you. Once the initial excitement wore off and fans started to contemplate the news more thoughtfully, a group of fans who weren’t initially enthused about Marvel selecting Downey for the role became apparent. This wasn’t due to Downey himself but rather because his previous impact in the MCU may now be viewed differently. As for Robert Downey Jr., he himself expressed some thoughts on his return:

“[Feige expressed] How can we avoid moving backward, how can we meet and surpass expectations? (…) Upon researching this character, I was astonished, and later he states, ‘Let’s nail Victor Von Doom, let’s get him right.'”

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

It appears that Downey’s return might have been motivated by artistic concerns, but given his anticipated earnings of $100 million for each film, potentially reaching $200 million after box office receipts, some spectators are speculating whether Downey returned for the financial gain rather than a desire to portray Doctor Doom.

When I see 9 figures I too say “wow”

— Jank (@Tommyjank1) August 26, 2024

“I looked into the character” (looked into that paycheck) and went…

— Ron Oliver (@RPOIII) August 26, 2024

every day i hate rdj coming back as doom more and more

— Thanos was right (@ThanoStarlord) August 26, 2024

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2024-08-27 17:44