The Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to make waves with the upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. And in a surprising twist, Robert Downey Jr. is set to reprise his role in a villainous capacity.
The actor will be portraying Doctor Doom, a character previously associated with the Fantastic Four. Moreover, the Russo Brothers are returning to direct the films and they claim that they wouldn’t have returned if the story wasn’t worth it.
Russo Brothers Aim for Epic Scale With New ‘Avengers’ Films
The Russo Brothers, the directing duo behind the monumental success of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’, are returning to the MCU to direct the next two Avengers films. Moreover, in a recent interview with Gamesradar+, Joe Russo expressed his excitement about the upcoming projects.
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He believes that they have the potential to match the scale and ambition of their previous work. Moreover, he emphasized that the team wouldn’t have returned to the MCU unless they had a compelling story that could rival the epic narratives of ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’.
“Why would we come back if we didn’t feel like we had a story that had that possibility of being on an equal footing with Infinity War and Endgame unless there’s a kernel there for an idea that’s really explosive?” Russo said. This statement suggests that the brothers have a bold vision for the future of the MCU.
Russo Brothers And Robert Downey Jr.’s Plan For ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
The Russo Brothers’ decision to bring back Robert Downey Jr. was driven by a shared passion for storytelling and a desire to create a truly epic cinematic experience. “We’re all very close. We had been working on another project before Marvel approached all of us. So, we’re working on another project with Robert,” Joe Russo explained.
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“And there was a story that evolved through conversations that we got very excited about. Because it’s always got to be the story,” he added. Even RDJ previously claimed that he wouldn’t have returned if the stories didn’t fit. So, fans can relax and expect their dreams to be fulfilled.
Moreover, the multiverse concept, which has been explored in recent MCU projects, will likely play a significant role in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’. It’s possible that Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom is a variant from another universe. Or perhaps a twisted version of Tony Stark himself. We can only wait and watch.
