The Multiverse of Marvel: What Robert Downey Jr. 's Doctor Doom Means for the Franchise The latest trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has ignited a firestorm of speculation with its revelation that Robert Downey Jr.
will be playing the iconic villain, Doctor Doom. This casting choice raises questions about the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and its willingness to experiment with beloved characters.
On one hand, rebooting a character as integral to the Fantastic Four comics as Doctor Doom may seem like a bold move for the Russos.