Avengers Doomsday: Robert Downey Jr Is Completely ‘Immersed’ In Doctor Doom Role; Russo Brothers Reveal He’s ‘Dialed Into’ Writing Backstory

The Russo brothers, Joe and Anthony Russo, have provided an exciting peek into Robert Downey Jr.’s preparation for their upcoming film, Avengers: Doomsday. Since his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Downey is actively shaping his new character, Victor von Doom, and as anticipation grows for the next chapter in the Avengers saga, the brothers are shedding light on his preparation process.

Robert Downey Jr To Design Costume And Write Story Of Avengers: Doomsday

Previously known for his iconic portrayal of Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, across more than a dozen MCU films from 2008 to 2019, Downey is now set to take on the role of the Avengers’ formidable adversary in this new storyline. In a recent interview with Deadline, Joe Russo shared insights into Downey’s dedication to this transformative role, stating, “It’s a very intense process developing the character,” said Joe, adding, “He’s so immersed in it. He is so dialed in.” This level of commitment from Downey is something that his co-director Anthony Russo fully acknowledges, adding, “That’s the kind of artist he is. That’s the kind of actor he is.”

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Joe Russo went on to elaborate on Downey’s active participation in crafting the character, revealing that the actor is deeply involved in developing a backstory and generating costume ideas. “I think he just loves really rich three-dimensional characters and I think he sees a real opportunity here with that character,” Joe said, as reported by Deadline. The news of Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom sent waves of excitement through the fandom when it was first announced at last year’s Comic-Con.

This marks a significant departure from his longstanding role as Iron Man, a character he embodied for over a decade. Fans will get their first glimpse of Downey as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to release on May 1, 2026, with the sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, following in May 2027.

Chris Evans To Rejoin Avengers: Doomsday

In addition to Downey’s highly anticipated return, the Russo brothers confirmed other exciting castings for Avengers: Doomsday. According to Deadline, Chris Evans is reportedly rejoining the MCU in an undisclosed role, while Hayley Atwell will reprise her character, Agent Peggy Carter. The Russo brothers, known for their work on Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Captain America: Civil War, are once again directing this upcoming blockbuster.

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