‘I Had No Idea…’: Jeremy Renner Reveals Robert Downey Jr Didn’t Mention His Casting As Doctor Doom In Upcoming MCU Movie

In a recent chat with US Weekly, Jeremy Renner expressed his excitement, like many others, about Robert Downey Jr.’s decision to play the villain in upcoming films Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Interestingly, Renner mentioned that he hasn’t received any casting news directly from Downey.

“He informed me that he hadn’t mentioned anything. Despite being close friends, he never spoke up in our shared group chat, which is for the original six members of the Avengers. Shockingly, he remained silent.”

As a devoted follower, I’d rephrase that statement as: Upon learning the news, I immediately reached out to Downey, expressing my surprise and curiosity: “What on earth has been going on? You’ve kept this secret from us all this time!” The news is electrifying. I can barely contain my enthusiasm for it.

Later, the actor hinted at the possibility of reprising his role as Hawkeye in upcoming Avengers productions. He clarified that Marvel Studios have an abundance of fascinating characters and plotlines to balance for their future endeavors.

According to Renner, he considers this project as a significant endeavor, pointing out that with Robert Downey Jr., the Russo brothers, Kevin Feige, and Marvel Studios on board, “I believe this could be a path where Marvel will thrive exceptionally.”

The actor stated his eagerness for upcoming ventures, yet admitted they’re completely fresh, stating, “It’s all new, and it’s all very recent. They’ve just announced it, so now we have to figure everything out.”

In the new movie titled “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” slated for release on Netflix in 2025, Jeremy Renner will join forces with Daniel Craig as their respective characters.