Robert Downey Jr.’s MCU Doom Casting Slammed by Cheated Kang Fans

The biggest reveal at this year's San Diego Comic-Con was the stunning return of Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. To the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But instead of returning to the role of Tony Stark, the Oscar-winning actor will don a different mask instead. theThe Fantastic Four The villain Doctor Doom. Not only did this move divide Marvel's fanbase, it also left fans of previous villain Kang the Conqueror feeling cheated.

SDCC was expected to reveal a new actor for Kang after the studio cut ties with him. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania And Loki Star Jonathan Majors was removed after being convicted of assault and harassment last year. Instead, Downey Jr. took the role of Dom, with no mention of Kang. And many Marvel fans are not happy.

Others have wondered why, while the Marvel Cinematic Universe has recast other characters where necessary, they haven’t been able to do the same with Kang. Of course, there are various reasons why this could be the case. Perhaps the actors Marvel pursued weren’t interested? Or perhaps they simply felt the character had been tainted by her association with Majors and the criticism that had tarnished her reputation. ant Man Sequel? Anyway, transforming into Doctor Doom, The casting of Robert Downey Jr. was met with much confusion and frustration.…

Robert Downey Jr.'s Return Leaves Marvel Cinematic Universe Fans Divided

However, while Kang could still be recast for a smaller role in the future, Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom will now be the main antagonist in the upcoming film. The Avengers Continued. Now it's officially named. Avengers: Judgment Day And Avengers: Secret WarsThe major reveal at SDCC may not have had the impact that Kevin Feige and Marvel had hoped for, Split the fan base in halfHowever, it should be noted that this is all everyone is talking about… and which was undoubtedly part of the plan all along.

Much like Kang's fans, the big announcement was followed by a lot of confusion and frustration. While some fans couldn't wait to see the popular actor back in the MCU as a villain, others were hoping that Doctor Doom would finally get a more comic-accurate portrayal.

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In addition to revealing Downey Jr.'s return (and Kang's erasure), Marvel also revealed that Avengers: Endgame Directors Joe and Anthony Russo will also return to the studio to direct both films. Avengers: Judgment Day And Avengers: Secret WarsDuring the panel, the film duo couldn't contain their excitement about teaming up again with Marvel Studios and the former Iron Man actor.

“When we made Avengers: Endgame, we really thought it was the end of the road for us in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We put all the passion and love and imagination that we had into Winter Soldier, Civil War, Infinity War, and then we capped it all off with Endgame. All in the space of a few years. We poured everything we had into creativity, and we left all our feelings on the floor. But from that point on, we started to feel like maybe there was one story where we could find a new narrative path forward. That’s why we fell in love with comics in the first place. That story is Secret Wars.

We can't express how excited we are to return to this world and explore such a complex and delicious character as Victor Von Doom. And there's no better friend or collaborator to do that with, [than] The Great [Robert Downey Jr.]”.”