Robert Downey Jr. is back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Avengers: Doomsday! Gwyneth Paltrow gives her thoughts on the Iron Man star’s return as Doctor Doom.
One of the most shocking moments to come out of this year’s San Diego Comic-Con was the reveal that Robert Downey Jr. would be making his return to the MCU as Doctor Doom. This seemingly came as a shock to his Iron Man co-star Gwyneth Paltrow, who commented “I don’t get it, are you a baddie now?” under his Instagram reveal for Avengers: Doomsday.
Gwyneth Paltrow wasn’t the only one blindsided by the news of Robert Downey Jr.’s return. The internet has been awash with discourse about the Iron Man star’s new role in Avengers: Doomsday. This comes part in part with a lot of confusion about his role, with some believing him to be the MCU’s true version of Doctor Doom.
Everything Fans Know About Robert Downey Jr.’s Return as Doctor Doom
It’s important to note that almost nothing has been officially confirmed about Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU. The only thing known about Avengers: Doomsday is that the Iron Man actor will be portraying Doctor Doom. However, given this saga’s focus on the multiverse, along with the fact that the film’s Fantastic Four won’t even be from the main universe, it’s almost certain that the star will be playing a variant of the iconic villain.
This lines up with the MCU’s history of handling the multiverse. Multiple films, including the recently released Deadpool and Wolverine, have revived failed castings from Marvel’s past. Avengers: Doomsday is likely doing the same thing, given Robert Downey Jr. had previously lost the role of Doctor Doom in the early 2000s. So fans can rest assured knowing that, while he may return, he won’t be sticking around for long.
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