As a long-time Marvel fan and avid follower of Robert Downey, Jr.’s career, I couldn’t contain my excitement when I heard the news that he would be reprising his role in the MCU as Victor Von Doom. The moment he shared that image on social media with the caption “New mask, same task,” I was transported back to the thrill of watching him bring Tony Stark to life.
Robert Downey Jr. is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe once more, portraying Victor Von Doom this time around. It’s surprising to see him embody an armored egoist! In all seriousness, Downey and the Avengers team left Comic-Con’s Hall H astounded last night with their panel, despite fans anticipating exciting possibilities like “Avengers vs. X-Men” or something equally extraordinary following Deadpool and Wolverine’s release. Afterward, Downey posted a picture on his social media of him next to the Doctor Doom mask, hinting at the similarities between the character and his portrayal of Tony Stark.
The caption reads: “A new mask, still the same job.” Last night, Downey made a jest about his fondness for portraying intricate characters, a hint of this in his role as Iron Man and a sneak peek into how Marvel Cinematic Universe intends to present Doctor Doom.
Downey’s selection for the role of Victor Von Doom sparks curiosity; it’s plausible to think of him as an alternate version of Tony Stark from a different reality, but how did this crossover occur? Was Tony actually Victor, and took a different path once he acquired the armor? Or perhaps Latveria interfered in World War II, altering the background of Tony’s parents? We’ll have to wait and see; nonetheless, Downey’s Comic Con announcement was quite noteworthy.
It was widely believed that “Secret Wars,” the sixth Avengers film, would draw inspiration from the Jonathan Hickman comic rather than the 1980s version, with many anticipating that Doom would emerge as the primary antagonist. There were also rumors that Downey might make a cameo appearance as an alternate version of Iron Man. However, few had suggested that these storylines would be connected.
In 2016, Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev created the “Infamous Iron Man” comic series. This storyline revolved around Victor Von Doom assuming the role of Iron Man when it appeared that Tony Stark had perished during “Civil War II” (it was later revealed that Stark wasn’t truly dead). Bendis has been playfully showcasing his own Iron Man/Doom artwork on Instagram.
Last night, the Downey-as-Doom revelation generated a significant buzz in the geek community, dominating conversations and refocusing attention on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Whether this excitement will translate into strong ticket sales for “Captain America: Brave New World” and “Thunderbolts” next year remains to be seen. However, with the massive box office success of “Deadpool” and “Wolverine,” as well as the excitement from Comic-Con, it’s hard not to feel optimistic about Marvel Studios’ prospects moving forward.
Downey’s Doom is expected to debut in Avengers: Doomsday in May 2026.
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2024-07-28 17:30