The Marvel star reveals which iconic character he would choose as fans await his return to the MCU as Doctor Doom.
WEB DESK: Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. has made a surprising choice when asked to pick between his two major Marvel identities — Iron Man and Doctor Doom.
The actor, who became globally recognised for playing Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is preparing to return to the franchise in a very different role as Doctor Doom.
According to Geo News, Downey Jr. was recently asked which character he would choose if given the option between Iron Man and Doctor Doom.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Marvel comeback
Downey Jr.’s return to Marvel has generated significant interest among fans because Doctor Doom represents a dramatic departure from the heroic character that defined much of his career.
The actor played Tony Stark from 2008’s Iron Man through Avengers: Endgame, with the character ultimately sacrificing himself to defeat Thanos and save the universe.
His upcoming appearance as Doctor Doom therefore marks a major shift, with Downey Jr. taking on one of Marvel Comics’ most prominent villains.
From Tony Stark to Doctor Doom
Iron Man became closely associated with Downey Jr.’s career after the first Iron Man film launched the MCU in 2008.
Over more than a decade, the character appeared across multiple Marvel films and became one of the franchise’s most recognisable superheroes.
Doctor Doom, meanwhile, is traditionally portrayed as the ruler of the fictional nation of Latveria and one of the most formidable adversaries of Marvel’s Fantastic Four and other superheroes.
Fans await Avengers: Doomsday
Downey Jr. is expected to appear as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, one of Marvel Studios’ most anticipated upcoming projects.
His casting has prompted widespread speculation about how the studio will differentiate Doom from Tony Stark and whether the two characters will have any connection within the MCU.
Marvel has yet to reveal the full extent of Downey Jr.’s role or provide all major plot details.
For fans who spent years associating the actor with Iron Man, his decision between the two characters offers another glimpse into the star’s evolving relationship with Marvel.
