- The Avengers and Dune sci-fi blockbusters are opening head-to-head, with MCU films being major releases in Hollywood and Robert Downey Jr. involved.
- Details emerge about the upcoming MCU film Avengers: Doomsday, including Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom.
Production details emerge for a new MCU film involving Robert Downey Jr., directed by the Russo brothers and overseen by Kevin Feige.
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Updated Aug 27
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What happened
Production details emerge for a new MCU film involving Robert Downey Jr., directed by the Russo brothers and overseen by Kevin Feige.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Robert Downey Jr. is being discussed regarding his potential role in future MCU projects alongside Kevin Feige.Sub-event
- Robert Downey Jr. sent a message to a studio executive regarding the MCU project.Sub-event
Trailer reveals Vanessa Kirby's involvement and confirms Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU.1 source
- The potential return of Chris Evans to the MCU was discussed, noting that the vision of the Russo brothers, the involvement of Robert Downey Jr., and Kevin Feige's efforts convinced Evans to reprise his role.Sub-event
Russo hired for creative direction; RDJ's return discussed for new MCU film.1 source
RDJ confirmed his future role as Doctor Doom and MCU planning extends until 2042.1 source
Joe Russo discussed film structure with RDJ; McFeely and Waldron penned the script.1 source
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Details emerge about the upcoming MCU film Avengers: Doomsday, including Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom.Also in this story
- Robert Downey Jr. used Instagram to promote Doctor Doom's power, while Steve Rogers' past decisions led to Doomsday events.
- In the Doomsday event, Thor is shown fighting alongside the X-Men, while Doctor Doom commands Sentinel machines.
- Doom shrugs off hit from Thor.
- Chris Hemsworth portrays a character facing an existential threat in a recent project.
The entities involved
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Robert Downey Jr.
American actor (born 1965)
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Kevin Feige
American producer and studio executive (born 1973)
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Joe Russo
American film director, television director and screenwriter
Related events
- President of Marvel Studios revealed new details regarding the MCU.
- A film project is exploring the intersection of cosmology and fiction, with contributions from Cambridge physicists like Justin Khoury.
- Kevin Feige is leading the assembly of the star-studded team for the film Avengers: Doomsday.
- Joe Russo is directing and producing major properties within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Marvel Studios announces Robert Downey Jr.'s pivot to Doctor Doom and a new casting for Kang the Conqueror.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- cinemablend.com
- y105fm.com
- screenrant.com
- movieweb.com
- superherohype.com
- collider.comThe Russo Brothers Officially Address 'Avengers: Doomsday' Final Edit Status With Less Than 150 Days Until Release [Exclusive]
- mxdwn.com