
Avengers: Doomsday directors say Robert Downey Jr. is deep in Doctor Doom prep by “writing backstory, costume ideas”

The Russo brothers have returned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to direct Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Production on the two movies is set to begin in just a few weeks, and one actor is deep in preparation for his character. Avengers: Doomsday will also feature the return of Robert Downey Jr., who will be playing Doctor Doom.
While speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Joe Russo said Downey Jr. is in the midst of a “very intense process developing the character. He’s so immersed in it. He is so dialed in.” Anthony Russo added, “That’s the kind of artist he is. That’s the kind of actor he is.“
Joe Russo also said that Downey Jr. is “writing backstory, costume ideas” for Doctor Doom, saying, “I think he just loves really rich three-dimensional characters and I think he sees a real opportunity here with that character.“
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While speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Joe Russo said Downey Jr. is in the midst of a “very intense process developing the character. He’s so immersed in it. He is so dialed in.” Anthony Russo added, “That’s the kind of artist he is. That’s the kind of actor he is.“
Joe Russo also said that Downey Jr. is “writing backstory, costume ideas” for Doctor Doom, saying, “I think he just loves really rich three-dimensional characters and I think he sees a real opportunity here with that character.“
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