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RDJ's Doom Shocks MCU: Stan Was Unaware!
10 Sep
Summary
- Robert Downey Jr. will portray Doctor Doom.
- Sebastian Stan was unaware of RDJ's casting.
- Doctor Doom was previously considered for Fantastic Four.
Robert Downey Jr. is set to debut as Doctor Doom in the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, a casting decision that has caused considerable surprise, even among fellow Marvel actors like Sebastian Stan.
Stan shared on a podcast that he was not informed about Downey's casting beforehand, expressing sentiments similar to many fans who were astonished by the reveal at San Diego Comic-Con. Marvel's commitment to secrecy was evident in keeping this major casting under wraps until the official announcement.
Interestingly, the idea of Downey Jr. playing Doctor Doom is not new; he was reportedly considered for the role in Tim Story's 2005 Fantastic Four movie before Julian McMahon was cast. McMahon's performance in that film and its sequel was highly praised.
While Stan remains tight-lipped about his own character's arc in Avengers: Doomsday, the film's plot may address lingering questions from previous MCU installments, such as the timeline implications of Steve Rogers' actions in Endgame. The return of Robert Downey Jr. as a formidable villain like Doctor Doom promises a significant turn for the MCU.
