– Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom in a new Avengers movie titled “Avengers: Doomsday,” directed by the Russo Brothers
– Downey’s return as Doctor Doom comes as a shock to fans who expected him to return as Iron Man/Tony Stark
– Downey first appeared as Iron Man in 2008 and reprised the role in 10 Marvel films, including Avengers movies
– Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige had previously said they would not touch Iron Man’s death in “Endgame”
– Downey had expressed interest in returning to the MCU, stating that it is integral to his DNA and praising Kevin Feige
– In addition to his return to Marvel, Downey recently won an Academy Award for his role in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” and received an Emmy nomination for “The Sympathizer” on HBO