Marvel Boss Finally Reveals Why Robert Downey Jr. Was Recast as Doctor Doom

Kevin Feige explained that Marvel Studios stayed in regular contact with Robert Downey Jr. ever since his time as Iron Man ended. He told Entertainment Weekly that despite Downey Jr.’s character, Tony Stark/Iron Man, dying in Avengers: Endgame after more than ten years in the role, they often discussed the possibility of him returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Feige emphasized Downey Jr.’s significant and lasting impact on the MCU.







