Robert Downey Jr.'s transformation into an MCU villain has fans wondering how Tom Holland's Spider-Man might react.
WILL ROBERT DOWNY JR'S DOOM FACE TOM CRUISE'S IRON MAN IN SECRET WARS? DEBATE
In an unexpected twist that sends ripples through the MCU, Robert Downey Jr. set to return in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. But hold your horses, because the Oscar winner will not be the beloved Tony Stark we know and mourn in Avengers: Endgame. Instead, Downey Jr. to step into Doctor Doom's formidable shoes.
This surprising casting decision is creating a buzz among the MCU fandom, where people are mostly excited to see Robert Downey Jr. as a Marvel villain, in contrast to his previous role as the philanthropic playboy Tony Stark. But amid the excitement, some fans seem to be particularly nervous about how Tom Holland's Peter Parker might react to Downey Jr.'s new persona.
Directors Joe and Anthony Russo recently turned the tables at Marvel's traditional Hall H panel at Comic-Con 2024 on Saturday when they announced that the Fantastic Four's longtime nemesis, Doctor Doom, will be played by Marvel's most beloved actor. EW later confirmed the news, announcing that it was none other than Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr., known for his iconic role as Tony Stark, aka Iron Man.
