Anthony Russo on Robert Downey Jr. playing Doctor Doom in the upcoming #Avengers films: “There’s nobody else in the world who could play this character the way he’s about to” (via The Times) - ThreadSky

culturecrave.co • 40 days ago

Anthony Russo on Robert Downey Jr. playing Doctor Doom in the upcoming #Avengers films:

“There’s nobody else in the world who could play this character the way he’s about to”

(via The Times)

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silverleaf11.bsky.social•40 days ago

Yes gas us up RDJ

8bitz.bsky.social•40 days ago

I mean…there’s a handful of actors that could’ve got the role better.

backinthejay.bsky.social•40 days ago

MCU had a good run but it’s dead.

terraistrying.bsky.social•40 days ago

Robert Downey Jr plays Robert Downey Jr in every role.

culturecrave.co•40 days ago

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mysticvoyager98.bsky.social•40 days ago

Yes Anthony no one else can play the most high profile Romani character the way this white guy can.

anoneysnufftan.bsky.social•40 days ago

Doctor Doom is and has always been white, not that his color even matters when he never even shows his face.

abbiehart01.bsky.social•40 days ago

Just came in with all that energy just to say the most wrong thing you could.

anoneysnufftan.bsky.social•40 days ago

What did I say wrong here?

abbiehart01.bsky.social•40 days ago

“Doctor Doom is and has always been white, not that his color even matters when he never even shows his face.”

anoneysnufftan.bsky.social•40 days ago

Literally every part of that is RIGHT.

shadeaurion.bsky.social•40 days ago

Theres no need to talk shit. They have a point.

nerocrow.bsky.social•40 days ago

shadeaurion.bsky.social•40 days ago

Its what it sounds like. I know race isn't super important to a lot of characters and many retcons can be considered as adding depth and backstory to empty characters but Dr Doom has a deep backstory and it comes up a lot 😂

anoneysnufftan.bsky.social•40 days ago

That doesn't make him not white. Romani is not a color.

shadeaurion.bsky.social•40 days ago

Then what was your problem with the original post when they were clearly talking about his heritage. You're getting specific over shades of wheat when the important part is his cultural backstory as it has a lot of implications

lakerdaddy.bsky.social•40 days ago

After watching The Electric State I can‘t trust any Russo talking about a movie ever again.

katiekatz.bsky.social•40 days ago

He was cast to add a personal connection to The Avengers because Kang was a bust.

noirdril1.bsky.social•40 days ago

Probably unintended....however still an incredibly racist thing to say about romani folks. So both the film and the press tour will be full blown train wrecks.....

sergorndragon.bsky.social•40 days ago

Oh shut up. There are thousands of wonderful wonderful actors. The idea that only RDJ could make a great Doom is just BS.

senorincognito69.bsky.social•40 days ago

poorly?

vantaban.bsky.social•40 days ago

......wrong???

mrknowvember.bsky.social•40 days ago

Would be hilarious if he played it as Kirk Lazarus.

zamanamaz.bsky.social•39 days ago

Well, obviously they're going to say that and I have no doubt rdj will do a great job, I'd rather see it first

remakelod.bsky.social•40 days ago

"Press X to doubt"

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blade2onvhs.bsky.social•40 days ago

ngl anyone that has ever died to a Mr. Fantastic main in Marvel Rivals is better equipped to play Doom

shadeaurion.bsky.social•40 days ago

Acceptable as a variant but i'd like a romani actor for main MCU since, y'know, its kinda important to his character

stumblinz.bsky.social•40 days ago

That Iron man Doom goes so hard. I love every second of it and I'm so excited they are using his talent while he is still young enough to play a role like that.

There will come a point when Robert isn't viable for superhero roles and I think its coming up in the next 5-6 years.

flamingquetzal.bsky.social•40 days ago

"There’s nobody else in the world who could play this character the way he’s about to"

psicotapa.bsky.social•40 days ago

Is that a complement?

turboturdtyrant.bsky.social•40 days ago

The more I hear, the less good this is sounding... Also, a very political answer with "... the way he's about to".

I'm barely sitting at morbid curiosity at this point. Any more and it's likely an ignore, especially given the MCU's track record as of late.

platysez.bsky.social•40 days ago

Not even a Romani?

domlauri.bsky.social•40 days ago

“We don’t want to direct anyone else because we don’t know how.”

realmfresh.bsky.social•40 days ago

Narrator: "There was"

willy38.bsky.social•40 days ago

I really hate this move

mrfalcon.bsky.social•40 days ago

Which is to say... Iron Man again....

missjaz96.bsky.social•40 days ago

I'm pretty sure Marvel and the Russos trust in the blindness of some fans to not see that they cast RDJr from Doom just for cash grab and not plot wise.

rockstarsparks.bsky.social•40 days ago

Bro, just make the movie.

cenobitekurt.bsky.social•40 days ago

We can never just leave the past behind and start fresh. There always has to be some familiar element for hype. It's tiring.

adhdefy.bsky.social•40 days ago

I'm assuming he's saying this in a cheeky way--like it's something to do with the multiverse/variants and the fact that he played Tony Stark is going to play into this somehow. I don't think he literally means no other actor could play the part of Doctor Doom.

rosebug22.bsky.social•40 days ago

blupanther.bsky.social•40 days ago

Epic 🤣🤣🤣. What do you mean ‘You people’? IYKYK

blupanther.bsky.social•40 days ago

For this who don’t know. I respect him for coming out of addiction to creating epic roles out of roles that might have landed in obscurity.

duckywinks.bsky.social•40 days ago

jarrom4nov.bsky.social•40 days ago

Idk man, they pulled lots of unknowns and well knowns to play characters well that it became iconic, RDJ being an example. Pretty sure they could have done the same with Doom and not repeat things.

waldorsockbat.bsky.social•40 days ago

Robert Downey Jr played himself for years and got paid millions for it. If he tries to play a character it might not go the way Marvel hopes. It'll be hilarious if this comes out and flops. #ripthemcu

sam-d-madison.bsky.social•40 days ago

juanderful.bsky.social•40 days ago

RDJ has no acting range he plays the same person in every film. White, rich, and entitled

funky-volatile.bsky.social•40 days ago

I’m sure there is…

pstmlr.bsky.social•40 days ago

colbytheish.bsky.social•40 days ago

Because he wrote the character to be played specifically by RDJ

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