Tom Holland Reveals Excitement Over Robert Downey Jr.'s Return as Doctor Doom in the MCU

Recently, Tom Holland shared his experience of finding out about Robert Downey Jr.'s unexpected casting as Doctor Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He acknowledged the challenge of keeping such exciting news under wraps, especially given his historical propensity for revealing spoilers.

During a conversation on a podcast, Holland expressed his enthusiasm about Downey Jr.'s Marvel comeback, emphasizing how thrilling it has been to discuss this matter with him. He remarked on the difficulty of holding back such significant information, given his well-known track record of inadvertently sharing crucial details about previous Marvel films.

In the past, Holland has unintentionally leaked essential plot points regarding major films like Infinity War and Endgame ahead of their releases. However, in this situation, he successfully maintained his silence regarding Downey Jr.'s return.

Downey Jr. made a memorable announcement about his new role as Doctor Doom during the Marvel panel at San Diego Comic-Con, confirming that he would not reprise his role as Tony Stark. Instead, he is set to portray the iconic villain in upcoming titles such as Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.

The actor who previously held the role of Iron Man will feature alongside a diverse cast of heroes in these new adventures, which includes actors from both Thunderbolts and the Fantastic Four. A recent article mentioned that Downey Jr. stipulated the condition of having the Russo brothers return as directors for these films, which they helmed previously in the Infinity Saga.

There is also speculation regarding the potential for Doctor Doom to make his first appearance in the anticipated Fantastic Four film set for release in 2025, although the details remain uncertain at this point. Regardless of when it happens, audiences can expect the arrival of this formidable character soon.

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