Robert Downey Jr. surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con by announcing his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom, or Victor Von Doom, after previously playing Tony Stark/Iron Man. Many fans are confused by this casting choice, speculating that Downey may play an evil multiverse version of Stark or simply voice the character as Doctor Doom wears a face mask. Gwyneth Paltrow even expressed surprise at the news on Downey’s Instagram post.
Some fans criticized the decision as a desperate move by Marvel after disappointing box office numbers for recent films, while others were excited to see Downey return to the MCU. Memes online poked fun at Downey for accepting the role after winning his first Oscar for “Oppenheimer.” Downey’s new role is replacing that of Kang the Conqueror, who was initially set to be the focus of the next Avengers movie before being replaced by Doctor Doom.
The decision has sparked debate among fans, with some viewing it as a cash grab and others welcoming Downey’s return. Overall, the announcement has generated buzz and speculation about how Downey will take on the role of Doctor Doom in upcoming Marvel films like “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.”
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