It was one of the most surprising off-camera moments in the show's history. microcontroller – Doctor Doom, dressed in his usual attire, takes off his mask at San Diego Comic-Con to reveal Robert Downey Jr. Underneath, he spreads his arms in a bizarre imitation of his famous Iron Man pose. Additionally, since he Downey Jr. will not return to any other directorMarvel has announced that the Russo brothers will return to direct the next two Avengers films. Whether you find this move a cynical and depressing sign of Marvel’s creative decline or are just happy to see Tony Stark go down, one thing is for sure – it’s a costly risk. These three guys could cost Marvel nearly $200 million.As Variety reported:
Sources say Marvel is planning to…
$80 million for Anthony and Joe Russo to direct Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, and “much more” for Downey
“The deal the Russo's struck does not include cash compensation, but it does include performance escalators starting at $750 million and $1 billion.”
But then again, $200 million may be paltry compared to what these two films could make at the global box office. After all, the previous two Avengers films directed by Joe and Anthony Russo were, Avengers: Infinity War And Avengers: Endgame, It has grossed a total of $4.85 billion worldwide.
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Since Robert Downey Jr.'s role in Doctor Doom was announced, many have assumed he was a different version of Iron Man, but any connection between the two may end when the actor takes on the lead role.
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Plus, Robert Downey Jr. is one of the people who started it all, in the early days of the MCU and Iron ManHe is also very popular in Hollywood now thanks to his recent Oscar win for his role in the movie OppenheimerHowever, one still somewhat hopes that he will donate a significant portion of his $100 million-plus salary to charitable causes; after all, isn't Tony Stark rich enough at this point?
According to an informed source, Downey is without a doubt the highest-paid member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.“The film has grossed between $500 million and $600 million over the course of four Avengers films, three Iron Man films and brief appearances in films like 'The Avengers,'” Variety's Tatiana Siegel continued. Incredible Hulk, Captain America: Civil WarAnd Spider-Man: Homecoming“.”
What is not even mentioned in the actual payment to Duane is that His deal also includes a high-level security team, private jet travel, and a so-called “trailer camp.” It's like they're building a little Xanadu for the son of the great indie director Robert Downey Sr. Let's hope it's worth it, Marvel fans.
