Robert Downey Jr. might not keep playing Doctor Doom after Avengers: Secret Wars. The role could be given to a new actor.
Robert Downey Jr. might not continue as Doctor Doom after Avengers: Secret Wars. There are growing rumors that the role will be recast. In a recent Q&A with The Cosmic Circus, Alex Perez said it’s likely Downey Jr. will be replaced since his version of Doom is from a different universe than Earth-616.
Perez hinted at this, saying, “I think so, yes,” which suggests this storyline may end for this version of Doctor Doom.
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This news follows the official announcement that Robert Downey Jr. will play the villain Victor Von Doom in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Marvel Studios shared the news at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, where Downey expressed his excitement about the role. He said, “New mask, same task,” showing he’s ready to take on another challenging character after years as Iron Man.
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As the MCU’s multiverse storyline develops, many fans and insiders think Doctor Doom might be recast. In his discussion, Perez discussed future MCU projects, including possible interactions between characters like Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange and Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
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The possible recasting has sparked a lot of talk among Marvel fans, who are eager to see what happens to Doctor Doom after Secret Wars. With the movie’s release coming soon, many are excited but also wondering if this will be Robert Downey Jr.’s last time playing the character, leaving Doom’s future in the MCU unclear.
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