Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU is rooted in his love of playing diverse characters.
WHY ROBERT DOWNEY JR RETURNS AS DOCTOR DOOM
Robert Downey Jr. has been instrumental in building the MCU with the first Iron Man. His iconic role as Tony Stark has been the cornerstone of the Infinity Saga as the leader of the Avengers. The character joined the fight against Thanos in the last two Avengers films. The character sacrificed his life to save the universe and left all the fans devastated.
There have been rumors that Downey Jr. will return to the MCU in some form. Downey Jr. has also recently expressed his desire to wear the suit on his back again in a potential future project. However, Marvel Studios received a major shock at San Diego Comic-Con by announcing that Downey Jr. indeed returns, but in an ominous way as Doctor Doom.
Robert Downey Jr.'s role as the extravagant billionaire superhero Tony Stark captivated audiences in the Infinity Saga. The character's heroic sacrifice in Endgame is still etched in people's minds. The current multiverse saga hasn't panned out with many underwhelming projects. The concept of the multiverse has become lazy at this point, leading to some frustrating stories.
