James Gunn Applauds Downey’s Doctor Doom Casting, Fans Share Their Reactions
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Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe was once the biggest news in entertainment. After a series of disappointing films, MCU fans finally have something exciting to look forward to, as Downey’s comeback as Doctor Doom is sure to shake things up.
The announcement at San Diego Comic-Con was a huge moment, and fans are eager to see how Marvel and Downey handle this new role.
Many people have shared their thoughts on it, and now we have James Gunn’s opinion. Recently, Gunn spoke with Josh Horowitz about Downey’s casting, and he was very clear about his thoughts. Keep reading to find out what Gunn had to say!
Robert Downey Jr. is best known for playing Iron Man in the MCU, and his heroic sacrifice in Endgame remains one of the franchise’s most iconic moments. While many fans hoped for his return in some form, no one expected him to come back as the villainous Doctor Doom!
This casting decision sparked some controversy, while others are excited about the potential it offers. Since then, many have shared their thoughts on the matter, and recently, we came across this:
James Gunn says it was "a smart move" to cast Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom in the #MCU.
— Cosmic Marvel (@cosmic_marvel) December 5, 2024
"I was excited about it. I also love Robert… I think it's a great idea. I think there's nobody better than him."
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If you don’t believe us, here’s what Gunn had to say:
As you can see, Gunn has praised Marvel’s decision to bring Downey back as Doctor Doom. While we’re still unsure how it will all unfold, fans have shared their thoughts on the matter.
Instead of focusing on Downey’s return (which we’ve covered plenty of), we wanted to highlight what fans are saying about Gunn’s take on the decision:
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— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) December 5, 2024
Personally i love Rdj i love doom and i love ironman but casting rdj as doom is the worst decision… its just marvel is so desperate i see that. But hey im going to watch doom anyways
— kanned_Has (@HussKanny) December 5, 2024
Of course he'd say that. Not like there are tons of other great actors out there who would nail it even more.
— Bryan (@StoryoftheYR2) December 5, 2024
Even a kid would know it's smart move
— FC Cinema (@FutboldeCinema) December 5, 2024
Come on Gunn
gotta think about it from the grand scheme of things. it’s the multiverse. literally anything can be anything. yes it’s obvious that they want to sell tickets but let’s not act like they cant cook here
— bobby shmu (@HolyySausagee) December 5, 2024
Marvel just doesn't want to try to do something new, but at the same time they want to make billions like before. That's why this idea was implemented. The multiverse in MCU is just a way to bring back the old actors, but not a tool for telling interesting stories.
— Daster (@IvanZhukov8) December 5, 2024
Yes, smart to make money. But at the plot level it's so stupid, and dosen't even respect fans, since they are basically saying "Now we have RDJ back you will go back to watch our film". And is feeding a toxic part of MCU's community.
— Roo_🇮🇹 (@Lorenzo74209291) December 5, 2024
It’s one of the dumbest things I’ve ever seen happen in franchise cinema casting.
— Alita_Warrior_99 ⚔️😇 (@vladdie777) December 5, 2024
When you sacrifice all plot for fame: “i made such a smart move”
— ✨ nova ✨ (@novatjerneld) December 5, 2024
This is the guy who’s running the new DCU?! 😂
— w (@3_3kswa) December 5, 2024
As you can see, the fan reactions are quite diverse, with a wide range of opinions on the matter. We hope you enjoyed this summary of the comments we’ve shared. Before we wrap up, we’d love to hear your thoughts—feel free to share your opinion in the comments section below!
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