Robert Downey Jr was the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for over a decade, the cornerstone of the $32-billion franchise. As Iron Man, he not solely launched the franchise but additionally helped hold it alive by means of three solo hits and 4 Avengers motion pictures. Now, he returns to the MCU after seven years, however not as Iron Man. Within the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, the actor performs a brand new position – Marvel villain Physician Doom, the movie’s antagonist. And the actor says he prefers enjoying this position.
RDJ chooses Doom over Iron Man
Robert lately attended Disney’s fan fest, D23, within the US, alongside castmates Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell, each of whom are additionally returning to the MCU. Speaking about enjoying the villain this time, the actor informed Good Morning America, “It was actually bizarre being the man — everybody else is hanging out, they’re the great heroes, and I’m [in] this masks and this hood. I’m like, ‘They’re all on one facet of the digital camera, and I suppose they’re all mad at me or one thing.”
When requested which position of his from the MCU he most popular, the veteran actor stated, “Since you don’t say sure as a result of you’ll be able to; it has to really feel proper. And I believe that in Doomsday, what occurs to this key relationship is so thrilling, sudden, and delightful. I’ll say Doom, for now, as a result of I bought to essentially observe what I’ve been lacking the entire time, simply all people else.”
Avengers return to D23
Marvel Studios lately put Robert Downey Jr.’s Victor Von Doom within the highlight with a particular have a look at Avengers: Doomsday, unveiled throughout an action-packed showcase at D23: The Final Disney fan occasion.
The brand new promo gave followers their first actual style of Physician Doom and hinted at simply how harmful the MCU’s new large villain may very well be. The story reportedly takes place 14 months after the occasions of Thunderbolts. Heroes from Earth-616, Earth-828, and different universes are anticipated to return collectively to cease Doom, a risk able to destroying the multiverse.
All about Avengers Doomsday
Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Avengers: Doomsday brings collectively characters from totally different corners of the Marvel universe for a battle that might decide the destiny of the multiverse.
The movie encompasses a huge ensemble forged, together with Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Wyatt Russell, Channing Tatum, Simu Liu, Ian McKellen, Hayley Atwell, Tom Hiddleston, James Marsden, Patrick Stewart, Joseph Quinn, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Letitia Wright, Lewis Pullman, Kelsey Grammer, Kathryn Newton, Danny Ramirez, Winston Duke, Alan Cumming, Hannah John-Kamen, Rebecca Romijn, Mabel Cadena and Tenoch Huerta Mejia.
Avengers: Doomsday is ready to be launched in cinemas on December 18, on the identical day as Dune: Half Three by Denis Villeneuve.