Robert Downey Jr.’s Marvel return salary is even more jaw-dropping than expected

At San Diego Comic-Con this past summer, Marvel Studios astonished fans worldwide by announcing that Robert Downey Jr., once the icon of their Marvel Cinematic Universe series, will appear in two forthcoming films, but as a completely different character. The revelation was undeniably thrilling when Downey stepped onto the stage to disclose his upcoming role as Doctor Doom, the franchise’s latest antagonist.