Robert Downey Jr. Enters Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday with Certain Conditions
**Robert Downey Jr. Agreed To Star In Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday Under One Condition**
When Marvel declared the return of Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo brothers to the MCU, some dedicated Avengers’ enthusiasts were likely not taken aback. Speculations had already hinted that RDJ and the Russos would eventually rejoin for the concluding two “Avengers” ventures in the “Multiverse Saga.” The only twist was the shift in role for the cherished MCU actor. Rather than portraying Iron Man, RDJ would assume the role of Doctor Doom, a notorious antagonist the MCU had yet to showcase. Iron Man perished at the conclusion of “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019, over a decade after the original “Iron Man” triumph that initiated the MCU. Despite the seemingly irreversible death, MCU aficionados anticipated Marvel would devise a method to revive Tony Stark and reintegrate him, particularly given Marvel’s introduction of the multiverse in the MCU narrative, an approach that enables the studio to execute its wishes. Marvel supporters also presumed RDJ’s comeback would be a highly secured secret. After all, the actor repeatedly refuted rumors about reprising his legendary Iron Man role.
Regarding the Russo brothers, their comeback appeared sensible considering their previously affirmed interest in the “Avengers: Secret Wars” plot. An unforeseen off-screen incident, combined with the worse-than-expected box-office results from the MCU in recent years, compelled Marvel to reconsider the conclusion of the “Multiverse Saga.” Originally, Kang (Jonathan Majors) was slated to be the central villain in the forthcoming “Avengers” films. “Doomsday” was referred to as “The Kang Dynasty” until last year. However, Majors was dismissed following his legal issues.
It appears that Robert Downey Jr. is pivotal to the Russo brothers’ return to the MCU. A source acquainted with his lucrative arrangement with Marvel informed Variety in July 2024 that “
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