Who believes someone else is actually playing Dr Doom

I think that because Robbert Downey Jr is such an expensive casting option for the film, that to reduce the budget by ALOT they will have a brand new actor playing Doom, kill of this version of doom and i think it’ll be an up and coming actor so they can make multiple films with them when they reset the universe but what do you think?

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baseballbear2025-10-04 03:57

gonna be honest, I'm huffing the same military grade copium as you on this

Puzzleheaded-Kick4242025-10-04 04:03

Rdj playing doom, end of story

marvelcomics222025-10-04 03:58

RDJ is going to be the Doom of Doomsday and Secret Wars. After that, they will probably have another actor as Doom going into the next saga.

GarySoneji2025-10-04 03:59

They probably won’t be using Doom after Secret Wars.

duncan_robinson2025-10-04 06:09

Why not tho

Reset the multiverse stuff and just get Downey to do voice acting

Or recast

GarySoneji2025-10-04 06:15

Redundancy. People don’t care to see a movie from a franchise that they feel like they’re already seen. The hero can do similar things, but not in conjunction with the same villain. There’s no room for a long term antagonist to be front and center.

duncan_robinson2025-10-04 07:02

Nothing I said implied he should be front and center in each film

Doom is also the same type of villain as Magneto, who was featured in various X Men films with different roles in the spotlight or as a supporting character etc

Like in X-2 where we get one of the most badass scenes in any comic book film but Strykers the main villain or you have Fassbenders Magneto continuing that story

GarySoneji2025-10-04 07:53

It wasn’t your implication. I’m suggesting that Doom isn’t necessary for anything beyond being a main villain. He’s not nearly as intertwined in the world as Magneto is with the mutants, so he doesn’t add much by appearing in other stories. But, also, don’t be surprised when Magneto isn’t a recurring character in the future.

duncan_robinson2025-10-04 09:37

Magneto was also not necessary outside of being the main villain, but thats what makes them the two most iconic marvel villains

There are so many stories about his complex relationship with the fantastic four..there are times where hes just making cameos in other stories or times like triumph and torment where hes not even a villain..do you understand the material youre talking about?

Im sorry but theres absolutely so much potential and great reasons to keep these characters around outside of your narrow scope..while I dont expect them to use these characters to their full potential, there absolutely is a lot of reason to use them beyond a couple films

It sounds like you dont want them to do the characters justice or make good movies lol

GarySoneji2025-10-08 07:54

What’s the difference between TV shows and movies? Why have they historically had a different set of actors? The MCU isn’t a soap opera. Movies need to tell a complete story.

When it comes to Hollywood, theatrical movies can’t be excessively redundant. The MCU fights Doctor Doom x3 isn’t a formula for success.

duncan_robinson2025-10-08 17:32

Brother I explained in my comment the versatility of Doom as a character, so what you’re suggesting is irrelevant

As he would say, “REED!”

GarySoneji2025-10-10 05:27

I’m preparing you for the inevitability of how he will be handled. His versatility is irrelevant because Marvel Studios doesn’t keep around villains who attempt to reek as much havoc as possible. There is no forgiving him for what he is about to do. This isn’t my opinion, it’s the pattern they’ve established.

Sure, he’s capable of a lot, but there are also only 2-3 movies a year, and people are mad enough about the amount. The character responsible for the inciting incident being the same across multiple films won’t excite audiences.

John_Wilks_Booth18652025-10-04 03:59

Brother they’re using him for all he’s worth

Chance_Salt96332025-10-04 04:00

I think that would be too large a gamble for a studio who is currently *very* risk-averse. That being said, I’ll be the first one in line to applaud you if you’re correct, OP.

Ancient_Librarian9552025-10-04 04:02

I just can’t see them waisting such a big villian on just two films

Chance_Salt96332025-10-04 04:09

Marvel is kinda known for that, though? And let’s be real. They didn’t cast RDJ because they thought he was the best actor for the role. They cast him because they are *desperate* to get butts in seats opening night.

Don’t get me wrong, OP, I’m not trying to disparage your hopes. I *am* trying to make sure you are tempering your expectations.

GarySoneji2025-10-04 04:28

Marvel Studios wants to make each story different enough to stand apart from the rest. And, the general audience isn’t likely to react well having the same primary villain in multiple films.

Puzzleheaded-Kick4242025-10-04 04:03

It’s just cope

Chance_Salt96332025-10-04 04:10

I’m aware, but I’m trying to keep an open mind for the sake of discussion.

Street_Mall95362025-10-04 04:03

It seems suspicious to reveal this so far ahead.

I don't know exactly what's going on, but there will be a big twist.

Ancient_Librarian9552025-10-04 04:04

A villian this big will be in way more films and maybe even series

tvscinter2025-10-04 06:56

Kinda interesting if they do a time traveling doom who kills the RDJ Doom and takes his place

redshirt19722025-10-04 04:05

I think you’re partly right. My theory is he’s iron man. But they can’t have him attached to the project because everyone will KNOW. So in order to avoid spoilers they cast him as Doom. He runs around in a mo-cap suit or even just his face again. No one is any wiser. How long will he *also* be Doom? Who knows, but I know he WILL be Doom, even if briefly. Remember when they asked the Russo’s if they would undo the snap with time travel and they said no? Well, they didn’t lie but the movie revolved around time travel. So, yeah.

mr_oberts2025-10-04 04:05

Honestly that would be funny af and all the people that would pissed off about it are the type of people I would love to see pissed off about stupid shit like this.

Ancient_Librarian9552025-10-04 04:15

It would be even funnier if they brought him back as iron man instead and killed him of again in the film for a quick cash grab🤑

Puzzleheaded-Kick4242025-10-04 04:19

What are some of y’all even talking about lmao

goddamnitjason2025-10-04 04:10

He won't be for long. It's for a great burst of hype. Someone else will get the mantle long term.

SteamBoatMickey2025-10-04 04:10

It’s been my thought since it’s been announced: Doom will be a Vader, RDJ is strictly voice and some mocap.

It’s just too stupid to have RDJ show face after the Infinity Saga.

Even with a multiverse, the emotional tie the characters and audiences have with RDJ as Tony Stark would be shattered.

I think it’s very possible there could be another actor playing mask-off Doom, like Darth Vader, but the *voice* of Doom will be RDJ.

Puzzleheaded-Kick4242025-10-04 04:19

Cope

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Puzzleheaded-Kick4242025-10-07 15:36

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Party-Yoghurt-84622025-10-04 06:18

So this is a whole bait and switch and Downey won't factor into anything at all?

Do you not think that would severely disappoint, anger, and upset the audience?

r01-85062025-10-04 09:05

RDJ as Doom could in fact lessen the cost in the long run while still keeping him, because Doom could often just be in his armor and mask. Think of Diesel's Groot, Cooper's Rocket, Jones' Darth Vader, Ryan's DP, Pascal's Mandalorian. Also more fitting for RDJ's age. RDJ will do the voice over while the doubles and stunt performers do the physical work. For now in DD and SW, RDJ wants to do the physical work too.

It was arguably a mistake to off Tony, Iron Man, and RDJ all three at the same time in one stone back in Endgame, the onscreen cornerstone of the MCU. This is their chance to bring him back. Of course there will be times when Doom is simply in his "RDJ" look to save CGI, make-up, and time, just like the Skrulls are just often in their human form. Doom is rich and a tech genius after all, he doesn't need a Franklin to make his face look like Tony's, he could do his own nanotech, or hologram like Mysterio's.

Dezbats2025-10-04 10:24

Eh.

If this movie features a comics accurate Doom, it's possible that the reason for the RDJ casting is that he's possessing the body of a Tony variant.

Comics Doom has the power to swap minds and take over other people's bodies.

So if that's the case, in the MCU they could easily recast Doom later.

Or recast Iron Man as a Tony variant trapped in Doom's original body.

Or RDJ is Doom in his original body but he swaps minds with a different character justifying a Doom recast.

I'm not married to any particular theory though.

I just want a good Doom adaption.