Russo Brothers Reveal Robert Downey Jr.’s Deep Immersion in Doctor Doom Character
The Russo brothers talk about Robert Downey Jr.'s intense preparation for his role as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, marking his return to the MCU.
Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. is taking his new role as Doctor Doom very seriously, according to Avengers: Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo. In a recent interview, they shared that he is deeply committed to bringing the character to life and has gone beyond standard preparation.
Joe Russo revealed that Downey has fully immersed himself in the role, actively contributing to the character’s development. The 59-year-old actor has been involved in shaping Doctor Doom’s backstory and has even proposed ideas for the costume design. The directors believe he is drawn to complex and layered characters, seeing great potential in this role.
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The Russo brothers also spoke about the film’s ambitious production schedule. They mentioned that Avengers: Doomsday and its sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, will be filmed back-to-back in London. Joe admitted that the workload is intense but expressed excitement about the storytelling challenges ahead.
When asked about potential appearances of X-Men or Deadpool in the film, Joe Russo remained secretive. He suggested that any Marvel character could make an appearance but did not confirm anything.
The directors, known for their success with Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, have returned to the MCU with a strong vision for adapting Secret Wars. Inspired by Jonathan Hickman’s 2015 comic series, the storyline involves the collision of multiple universes and an all-out battle between Marvel’s strongest characters. Fans eagerly await how the Russo brothers bring this ambitious project to life.
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