It was the information that despatched shockwaves all through the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Robert Downey Jr. was again — as Physician Doom as a substitute of Iron Man. The transfer was embraced by some followers, and immediately rejected by others.
Clearly, at this level, nobody has seen a single body of Downey as Doom. So it’s laborious to know precisely how he’ll play the character and why. However we already know one factor for sure: Marvel’s authentic plan from the Multiverse Saga is out the window. They supposed Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror to be the first adversary for the Avengers in what was as soon as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and now could be referred to as Avengers: Doomsday. Clearly, that’s by no means going to occur.
So is Marvel making an enormous mistake? Is bringing again RDJr. an ingenious twist or an act of desperation? In our newest Marvel video, ScreenCrush’s Ryan Arey and Colton Ogburn debate this controversial casting alternative. They’ll talk about whether or not Marvel ought to have recast Kang, whether or not Downey’s Doom ought to be linked to his Iron Man, and whether or not Avengers: Doomsday shall be Marvel’s return to glory or a significant disappointment. Watch their full debate under:
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