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Downey Jr. & Evans: Marvel Reunion at Oscars!
16 Mar
Summary
- Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans reunited at the Academy Awards.
- The actors presented awards and joked about their MCU history.
- They are confirmed to return in the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday'.
The Academy Awards recently featured a heartwarming mini-reunion of Marvel Cinematic Universe stars Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans. The actors, who rose to global fame as Iron Man and Captain America respectively, presented the awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Screenplay. Their presentation included playful exchanges referencing their long-standing partnership and a significant anniversary.
Downey Jr. and Evans, both written out of the main storyline after 'Avengers: Endgame' in 2019, are set to reprise their roles in the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday'. Downey Jr. will portray the franchise's next major villain, Doctor Doom, while Evans' return as Captain America was confirmed in a teaser. The film promises a large ensemble of Marvel stars.
During their Oscars segment, the actors shared humorous anecdotes, including Evans gifting Downey Jr. a signed 'Avengers' script for their 14th anniversary, while Downey Jr. playfully claimed to have only given Evans a valet receipt. The event also saw nods to their future Marvel roles through their attire, with Downey Jr. in a green jacket reminiscent of Doctor Doom and Evans in a blue suit echoing Captain America's colors.
