Will Robert Downey Jr.’s Dr. Doom Join Deadpool & Wolverine’s Timeline For New Avengers Movie? Theory Explored

In the team-up of Deadpool and Wolverine, a renegade agent from the TVA called Paradox presents the idea of an “anchor entity,” a vital figure whose demise could result in the annihilation of their reality. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), this “anchor entity” is the armored hero, Iron-clad, as his death in Avengers: Endgame jeopardizes the Sacred Timeline.

The newest idea proposes an immediate link among Doctor Doom, Deadpool, and Wolverine, where the major distinction lies in their impact on the universe. While Deadpool and Wolverine’s roles may be similar in many aspects, Doctor Doom could play a vastly different role, potentially paving the way for a more formidable antagonist to emerge.

Why Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom is perfect MCU casting?

In an intriguing parallel, Marvel Studios has selected Robert Downey Jr., a prominent Hollywood figure, to portray Doctor Doom – one of comic book villainy’s titans. This choice mirrors the transformation of Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight, who could either end as a hero or succumb to villainy. This casting move underscores the profound impact of storytelling and the capacity for change.

As a long-time fan of Marvel Comics and its cinematic universe, I find it absolutely thrilling that Robert Downey Jr., who almost portrayed Victor von Doom in Fox’s Fantastic Four movies, will finally get the chance to reprise his iconic role as Tony Stark/Iron Man in a brand-new Marvel adventure. Having grown up reading Iron Man comics and watching Downey’s brilliant portrayal of the character since 2008, I can hardly contain my excitement for this new chapter in both their lives and the Marvel Universe. It’s like coming full circle, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to witness it unfold.

There are concerns about the new MCU cast, with some believing Victor von Doom deserves to be his own entity, rather than a variant of Tony Stark. Critics also argue that the casting is “lazy” or “desperate,” with speculation that Marvel Studios is aiming to reclaim pre-Endgame glory and box office success by bringing back RDJ and the Russo Brothers.

Marvel’s choice to have Robert Downey Jr. play Doom in future films is viewed as a daring move rather than an easy one, as it represents a creative risk. The casting of RDJ as Iron Man was a major creative shift, a gamble that stands out from other actors given his potential portrayal of Doom. Although there’s the possibility the outcome might not meet expectations, the anticipation for RDJ’s version of Doom remains high.

In a possible twist, Marvel Cinematic Universe might be developing a more ominous portrayal of Doom, potentially linking him to Tony Stark. As depicted in the 2016’s Infamous Iron Man comic series, this could mean Doom assuming Iron Man’s responsibilities during Stark’s coma. This would represent a shift from the previous Infamous Iron Man run where the character of Tony Stark underwent a dark transformation and became Doom himself.

In a thrilling alternate universe, I’ve found myself pondering over the What If…? Marvel Comics scenario where my idol, Tony Stark, was Victor Von Doom’s college roommate instead of Reed Richards. This twist led to an astonishing switcheroo: Doom took control of Stark’s mind, giving him access to the vast wealth and resources of Stark Enterprises.

It’s possible that Marvel Studios might adopt a strategy similar to their Multiverse Storyline, with the revamped Fantastic Four inhabiting an alternate reality instead of Earth-616. This could mean that Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom is a darker version of Tony Stark from another universe, creating a rivalry with Reed Richards. This move might conclude their Multiverse Storyline. However, it’s also possible that Downey Jr. could portray a more authentic Victor von Doom instead of the dark Iron Man variant of Doctor Doom in this scenario.