Robert Downey Jr. to return as a powerful villain in 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Not Doctor Doom, but Iron Man... Opening December 16Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. will become a powerful villain by playing Doctor Doom in 'Avengers: Doomsday.' /Walt Disney Company Korea[THE FACT|Reporter Park Ji-yoon] Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. is making an unprecedented transformation from hero to villain.According to distributor Walt Disney Company Korea on the 11th, Robert Downey Jr., who was loved worldwide as the iconic hero Iron Man in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), is returning as Doctor Doom in 'Avengers: Doomsday' (directed by Anthony Russo&Joe Russo).Starting with 'Iron Man' in 2008 and up to 'Avengers: Endgame' in 2019, Robert Downey Jr. played Tony Stark, the representative character who led the MCU and created a Marvel craze worldwide. Now, he is making a groundbreaking transformation into an entirely new character and a powerful villain, Doctor Doom.Especially since Robert Downey Jr. made a powerful exit in 'Avengers: Endgame' by sacrificing himself to save everyone, the news of his return to the MCU as a completely different character surprised fans worldwide as soon as the casting was announced.Earlier, Robert Downey Jr. revealed his return as Doctor Doom at the recent San Diego Comic-Con, sparking heated discussion. At the time, he briefly introduced himself with "New mask, same mission" and stated his reason for joining the project, "I love playing complex characters."Director Joe Russo, who took the megaphone, said of Robert Downey Jr., "He is completely immersed in the character. He is even coming up with ideas for the backstory and costume himself," adding, "He really likes three-dimensional and rich characters. I think he found great potential in Doctor Doom."He further described Doctor Doom as "exuding a terrifying dignity and energy," and differentiated him from existing villains by saying, "If Thanos (played by Josh Brolin) in 'Avengers: Endgame' was like an unstoppable force of nature, Doctor Doom is a much more cunning and strategic character," foreshadowing his unique charm.'Avengers: Doomsday' is directed by the Russo brothers, who directed all previous 'Avengers' films, enhancing its completeness and credibility.The casting lineup, which encompasses the entire MCU, includes Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Tom Hiddleston, Vanessa Kirby, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Paul Rudd, Letitia Wright, Simu Liu, Channing Tatum, Ian McKellen, Wyatt Russell, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Kelsey Grammer, Louis Pullman, Danny Ramirez, Joseph Quinn, David Harbour, Winston Duke, Hannah John-Kamen, Patrick Stewart, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden, Hayley Atwell, and Kathryn Newton.'Avengers: Doomsday,' which will deliver an overwhelming scale and a cinematic experience of a different level with the appearance of the ultimate villain Doctor Doom and the all-out war of the heroes, will be released in theaters on December 16.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]