Marvel Studios announces Robert Downey Jr.'s pivot to Doctor Doom and a new casting for Kang the Conqueror.

The entities involved

• MCU →

  Japanese rapper

  • Details emerge about the upcoming MCU film Avengers: Doomsday, including Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom.Sun 17:31
  • Marvel Studios is developing major storylines for the MCU universe.Sun 15:30
• Robert Downey Jr. →

  American actor (born 1965)

  • An ensemble cast featuring Robert Downey Jr. and Josh Brolin drives film's high grossing status.Sun 22:07
  • Robert Downey Jr. used Instagram to promote Doctor Doom's power, while Steve Rogers' past decisions led to Doomsday events.Fri 20:19
• Marvel Studios →

  American entertainment company

  • Marvel Studios utilized an actor for a successful cameo while abandoning a reboot project.Sun 20:25
  • Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures are collaborating on new Spider-Man movie projects.Sun 02:51

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