Robert Downey Jr. would reportedly only return to the MCU on one, major condition
Jul. 30, 2024Robert Downey Jr. is back, but as Doctor Doom
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Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU– but he’d reportedly only return if two others came back with him.
According to a new report fromVariety, Downey Jr. agreed to return to Marvel on the condition that the Russo brothers directed. “They were the only ones he would work with,” a source told the publication.
Joe and Anthony Russo are returningto directAvengers 5, now titled Avengers: Doomsday, as well asAvengers: Secret Wars. Originally, Avengers 5 was going to be focused onKang the Conqueror, but Marvel is moving away from the character afterJonathan Majors was found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment.
Variety’s report also claims that Marvel is paying the Russos $80 million for both Avengers movies, with a source saying Downey Jr. is being paid “significantly more.” Downey Jr.’s deal also reportedly includes security, travel by private jet, and a “trailer encampment.”
It’s not yet clearhow Downey Jr. will return as Doctor Doom– it’s possible the villain could be a variant of Tony Stark, or the character with no connection at all to Iron Man. It remains to be seen, but, in the multiverse, anything is possible.
While you wait for Avengers: Doomsday, check out our guide to all theupcoming Marvel movies and showsfor everything the MCU has in store. You can also check out our guide on watching theMarvel movies in orderto get caught up.
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I’m a Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, covering all things film and TV for the site’s Total Film and SFX sections. I previously worked on the Disney magazines team at Immediate Media, and also wrote on the CBeebies, MEGA!, and Star Wars Galaxy titles after graduating with a BA in English.
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