After starting his adventure as Iron Man in 2008 and playing the role until his death in Avengers: Endgame, the 59-year-old is making a triumphant comeback to the MCU.
Fans are wondering how Downey Jr., who plays Tony Stark/Iron Man, would manage to portray Doctor Doom, an intense and complicated villain, given his charming intelligence and casual nature.
According to a user on X (previously Twitter), Marvel “digged a deeper hole for themselves” when they brought RDJ back.
“Their franchise is in danger, but he can save it. The challenge will be in erasing the Iron Man image from people’s minds, though.”
Fans also feel that an essential part of Doctor Doom’s backstory is being glossed over, which is another gripe with the actor’s hiring.Some people think Marvel “whitewashed” Doctor Doom, which has led to a backlash.
