The MCU is known is known for keeping its fans on their toes with shocking reveals and twists. At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, fans got another major surprise when it was announced that Robert Downey Jr. will be returning to the MCU after his iconic run as Iron Man came to an end. This time, Downey will be playing the formidable Marvel foe, Doctor Doom, in the upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday‘.
News of Downey’s return to the franchise in such an unexpected role has caught everyone off guard, including MCU stars Sebastian Stan and David Harbour, who were on hand at the convention for their own ‘Thunderbolts‘ project. The two opened up about their initial reactions to this and what it could mean for the MCU in the future.
David Harbour Shares His Thoughts On Robert Downey Jr’s Return To MCU
During a recent conversation with Variety, David Harbour was asked about Robert Downey Jr. playing Doctor Doom, when he opened up about his excitement over the prospect. “Iron Man was so heroic, and now to anchor him in this, perhaps, villainous world, it makes our heroes different. I think that’s an exciting place for ‘The Thunderbolts,'” he said.
Sebastian Stan was also surprised and taken aback by the news but expressed confidence in Robert Downey Jr’s talents. When asked the same thing as Harbour, he said “There’s absolutely nothing that [he] can’t do.”
While taking on the iconic Doctor Doom is no easy task, Stan has faith that Downey will do the character complete justice given his previous MCU track record.When asked about how this affects their ‘Thunderbolts’ film, Stan replied “It feels like something’s right in the world again to have RDJ back in the MCU“.
Both actors are clearly ecstatic to have Downey back, even in a negative shade, and are looking forward to see what his Doctor Doom will bring to the ever-evolving Marvel universe.
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Marvel Is Working On Several Great Future Projects
Bringing a former ally turned foe like Robert Downey’s Doctor Doom to the screens will likely give MCU new depths to explore if done so rightly. That is perhaps why president Kevin Feige has brought back the Russo brothers too, as they know the craft of making a big superhero movie inside out.
With Phase 5 kicking into place, the MCU is ready for some major surprises and shifts. Fans can’t wait to see Downey take on this new challenges and how it impacts the heroes of the ‘Thunderbolts‘ and ‘Avengers’ going forward.
Meanwhile, Marvel’s recent release ‘Deadpool and Wolverine‘ has already set the stage for Marvel’s comeback after a lag of about a year of failed films. It has broken all records for an R-rated film, and even the critics are all praises for it. It is safe to say that the OG Marvel is back, and fans can expect to see it dazzle more in future projects.
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