Fans Gather to Defend Downey’s MCU Salary, Compare Him to Tom Cruise

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As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the ongoing debate about Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom is nothing short of intriguing. Coming from someone who has seen the rise and fall (and rise again) of many a gaming franchise, this latest turn of events in Hollywood feels eerily familiar.

Discussing Robert Downey Jr.’s comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is currently the most buzzed-about topic in Hollywood. Following a series of average films, Marvel enthusiasts have something exciting to anticipate once more due to Downey’s return promising to inject some energy. The announcement made at the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con was truly electrifying, and fans simply can’t stop speculating about it.

Once more, it’s been made clear that Downey will rejoin the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portraying the villainous character Doctor Doom, who goes by the name Victor von Doom in the comics. With endless possibilities ahead, the bar is set high, so we’ll have to wait and see how MCU approaches this return. Yet, that’s a topic for another conversation.

A new report focuses on a segment of fans who are pleased about Robert Downey Jr.’s comeback, viewing it as an artistically motivated decision rather than a money-driven one. Contrastingly, there’s another group of enthusiasts with differing opinions, and this article delves into their perspective.

Before moving forward, let’s briefly review. Shortly after being officially appointed as Doctor Doom, Downey shared with The Hollywood Reporter his motivations behind accepting the role.

Feige expressed his thoughts by asking, “How do we avoid taking steps back? How can we surpass expectations instead of falling short? How might we exceed anticipations even further?” He then mentioned looking up the character and being amazed, later saying, “Let’s nail Victor Von Doom accurately; let’s get that right.”

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

It seems that some spectators suspect Downey’s return wasn’t primarily driven by creative motivations, but rather by financial incentives, given he stands to earn $100 million for each film, potentially accumulating up to $200 million after box office earnings. However, while money was indeed a factor in his decision-making process, fans were swift to criticize and ridicule him over these speculations.

Simultaneously, there’s a segment of fans who hold a contrasting viewpoint. Specifically, they find it acceptable that Downey Jr. accepted the role for financial reasons, implying they don’t believe he is overpaid for the part, as evidenced by Tom Cruise‘s reported $100-million salary for Top Gun: Maverick. Here are some of their views:

If the actor’s involvement in a film is projected to earn over $95 million from box office and DVD sales (which it is expected to), there’s little justification for not compensating them accordingly.

— Gilbert Kitchens ✝️🇺🇸🇮🇱 (@Gilbeezyskit93) August 25, 2024

The point isn’t about deserving; it’s more about return on investment, considering supply and demand. If an actor’s role significantly boosts a film’s earnings to $1-2 billion for the studio, they can afford to pay that high fee without any issues.

— Rino (@RinoTheBouncer) August 25, 2024

It’s great that there were no objections when Tom Cruise received over $100 million for his role as Maverick, given the context that it’s a Marvel Cinematic Universe film.

— Grayson (MinuteNerdNews) (@MinuteNerdNews) August 25, 2024

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2024-08-31 15:44