new film reel - Robert Downey Jr. will be Doctor Doom
With a villain role, Robert Downey Jr. (59), an Oscar-winning actor, is set to return to the Marvel universe. At the Comic-Con film festival in San Diego, the Iron Man hero surprised fans over the weekend with his new plans. First appearing on stage in a green costume, hidden behind a silver mask, Downey then took off the mask, eliciting loud cheers. In two films, "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Avengers: Secret Wars," both under the direction of the Russo brothers, the star is set to play the Marvel villain Doctor Doom.
Since the film "Iron Man" (2008), Downey has appeared on screen many times as the eccentric genius Tony Stark alias Iron Man, most recently in the box office hit "Avengers: Endgame" (2019). In it, the superhero met his demise, and fans had to bid farewell to the iconic character.
Lately, Downey made headlines with his role in Christopher Nolan's drama "Oppenheimer." His supporting role as the politician and entrepreneur Lewis Strauss, Oppenheimer's rival, earned Downey his first Oscar in March.
The villain Victor von Doom, alias Doctor Doom, is a nemesis of the Fantastic Four superhero team in the Marvel universe. He hides his disfigured face behind a mask, and wears a green hooded robe. The two "Avengers" films with Downey as Doctor Doom are scheduled for release in 2026 and 2027.
- The surprise appearance of Robert Downey Jr. at the Comic-Con film festival in San Diego, United States of America, over the weekend, sent waves of excitement among the fans.
- During the event, the people cheered loudly as Downey revealed his plans to play the Marvel villain Doctor Doom in two upcoming "Avengers" films, set for release in 2026 and 2027.
- The news about Downey's role as Doctor Doom in "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Avengers: Secret Wars" adds another interesting chapter to his character arc in the Marvel universe, which began with his portrayal of Iron Man in "Iron Man" (2008).
- Fans who attended Comic-Con in San Diego were fortunate enough to witness the transformation of the Oscar-winning actor from the beloved superhero Iron Man to the menacing Doctor Doom on a film roll.
- Since his debut as Iron Man in 2008, Robert Downey Jr. has become an icon in the film industry, with his portrayal of Tony Stark and Iron Man in various Marvel films, including "Avengers: Endgame" (2019), making a significant impact on the global movie scene.
