What’s It Like Working With Robert Downey Jr. On Avengers: Doomsday? Simu Liu Shares A Sweet Take

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In the excitement building towards the release of “Avengers: Doomsday,” one of the upcoming Marvel films, there’s a buzz in the air as Robert Downey Jr., who’s known for his role as Iron Man, takes on a new character – Doctor Doom. Although the cast won’t reveal much about what happens behind-the-scenes during filming, Simu Liu, the star of Shang-Chi, has offered some delightful insights about collaborating with the talented Downey Jr.

Simu Liu discussed filming “Avengers: Doomsday” with a Japanese magazine called The River, and revealed that Robert Downey Jr., who was mentioned during an interview question, had been his most inspiring co-star on the set.

One straightforward way to rephrase that statement could be: Robert Downey Jr. truly inspires me. His significant contributions to Marvel’s success across numerous films over the years, along with his genuine interactions with fans, demonstrate his kindness, generosity, and inspiration.

Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal in “Iron Man” significantly kick-started the Marvel Cinematic Universe, serving as its beating heart throughout multiple superhero films over time. Simultaneously, Liu expressed that working on the Avengers project feels surreal, especially since his entry into the universe was in 2021 with “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Liu is still amazed that he’s collaborating with the Avengers: Doomsday cast, an announcement made public through a five-hour live stream. Regarding Downey Jr., Liu went on to say…

Due to his versatility in portraying various roles, it’s anticipated that his depiction of Doctor Doom in the movie will leave audiences utterly amazed.

In 2024 at San Diego Comic-Con, Robert Downey Jr. unexpectedly appeared in Hall H and revealed his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, not as Tony Stark this time, but as Doctor Doom. Since then, a hint at the end of Fantastic Four: First Steps suggests that Doctor Doom’s rule of terror could be connected to the son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm. However, many plot details about Avengers: Doomsday are yet to be unveiled.

Simu Liu is part of an extraordinary ensemble cast for the film “Doomsday,” which boasts an impressive lineup of stars. Notably, Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as Thor, Paul Rudd portrays Ant-Man, Letitia Wright takes on Black Panther, while Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen return to their mutant roles from the original X-Men. Furthermore, The Thunderbolts/New Avengers and Fantastic Four are also present in the cast. With such a star-studded lineup, one can only imagine the overwhelming feeling Liu might experience on set. However, he shared with a publication that despite occasionally feeling anxious, his fellow cast members are so exceptional that it feels more like camaraderie than work.

Many enthusiastic fans have developed their own ideas regarding the possible implications of the upcoming Avengers films for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, only time will tell as we eagerly anticipate the final pieces falling into place on December 18, 2026.

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2025-09-03 16:09