Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU as a villain. The greatest star in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is returning. However, in the upcoming Avengers film, RDJ, who portrayed Tony Stark in the first iron Man, will play the major antagonist instead. The choice appears to be phasing out the Council of Kangs and Kang the Conqueror, as Downey will be bringing to life one of the greatest Marvel villains ever.
 
At San Diego Comic-Con, where Screen Rant is present, Marvel Studios revealed that Robert Downey Jr. would portray doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. Before exposing his identity, Downey made an appearance on stage dressed as doctor Doom (via @rob_keyes/Twitter). After Kang the Conqueror actor Jonathan Majors was sacked from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel opted to rename the film Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and center it around doctor Doom. Downey will now feature in several forthcoming MCU motion pictures.

Renowned for his portrayal of iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Robert Downey Jr. made his stage debut in Hall H as the new visage of doctor Doom, the antagonist of the Fantastic Four. There was a lot of anticipation and interest around this casting announcement since it signifies Downey Jr.'s move from playing a popular hero to playing the complicated and recognisable character of doctor Doom.
 
 




 

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