James Gunn hails Robert Downey Jr's Marvel return as a "great idea"
Dec. 9, 2024“I thought it was a smart move”
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James Gunnmight be leadingDC Studiosnow, but we will always be interested in what the Guardians of the Galaxy director has to say about theMCU.
In a recent episode of the podcastHappy Sad Confused, the director was asked aboutMarvel Studios' decision tobring back Robert Downey Jr.not as Iron Man, but as the franchise’s next big villain Doctor Doom.
“I thought it was a smart move. I was excited about it. And I also love Robert, so I think that’s cool. I think it’s a great idea, and I think that there’s nobody better than him,” he said.
It does feel like a smart move, particularly afterJonathan Majors was dropped as Kang. When Majors was found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment, the MCU had to rewrite their plans. Bringing back one of the most beloved actors in the Marvel family seems like a good start.
Robert Downey Jr. ended his decade-long run as Iron Man on the big screen in Avengers: Endgame, where Tony Stark gave his life to defeat Thanos and save the world. The actor is now set to play Doctor Doom, an iconic villain fromMarvel comics, in the Russo Bros.‘Avengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars.
We are sure there will be many surprises ahead in this Multiverse Saga, including potential returns like the Guardians of the Galaxy.
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After all, James Gunn has plenty on his plate at the minute, with hisSupermanmovie arriving in theatres next year, and a new and ambitious plan for theDC Universealready in the works.
While you wait, check out all theupcoming Marvel movies and TV shows.
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