“You’re not the only one cursed with knowledge”: Robert Downey Jr.‘s Doctor Doom Casting Hints Thanos Knew What Was Coming Next for Iron Man in the Future

Robert Downey Jr. is making a major return to the Marvel universe, but this time he’s stepping into darker territory as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. This casting twist has fans buzzing, especially since it recontextualizes a key moment from Avengers: Infinity War.
Robert Downey Jr. is now Doctor Doom | Credit: Comic Com | Marvel Entertainment/ YouTube
Remember that intense exchange between Thanos and Tony Stark? It might have been foreshadowing all along. The theory floating around? Well, if it’s true, Doctor Doom could be one of the MCU’s most intense villains yet.
Robert Downey Jr. Switches Sides as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in Avengers: Infinity War | Marvel Studios
Robert Downey Jr.’s back in action, but this time, he’s playing for the other team. In a wild casting move, Downey’s taking on the role of Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.
Robert Downey Jr. is now Doctor Doom | Credit: Comic Com | Marvel Entertainment/ YouTube
Remember that intense exchange between Thanos and Tony Stark? It might have been foreshadowing all along. The theory floating around? Well, if it’s true, Doctor Doom could be one of the MCU’s most intense villains yet.
Robert Downey Jr. Switches Sides as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in Avengers: Infinity War | Marvel Studios
Robert Downey Jr.’s back in action, but this time, he’s playing for the other team. In a wild casting move, Downey’s taking on the role of Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.
- 8/17/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
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