MCU Star Don Cheadle Reacted The Way You Did To Robert Downey Jr.'s Return

As a seasoned gamer and Marvel enthusiast with over three decades of fandom under my belt, I can tell you that the news about Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU as Dr. Doom has sent shockwaves through the gaming-geek universe. It’s like when Nintendo finally revealed they were working on a new Zelda game after years of silence – pure, unadulterated excitement!


Don Cheadle, known for portraying James Rhodes/War Machine in Marvel’s cinematic universe, shared his response when Marvel announced Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU. In a recent interview, he admitted that his reaction mirrored what fans might feel upon hearing about Downey Jr.’s role change, not as Iron Man but as Dr. Doom instead.

“I was like, ‘What the f*ck?’ I think that’s exactly what I said,” he told Collider.

When asked for details about the upcoming Avengers films, Doomsday and Secret Wars, Cheadle replied that he can’t reveal any information because he doesn’t have any. He explained that everything is still in the process of being created, with scripts being rewritten and revised, so he honestly can’t share any tidbits.

2026’s doom seems inevitable, but I can’t hide my excitement! The Avengers co-directors, Joe and Anthony Russo, are making a comeback for the big event. And here’s the cherry on top: Secret Wars is set to unfold a year after that. Buckle up, fellow fans, it’s going to be one heck of a ride!

Besides Robert Downey Jr. portraying Dr. Doom, it’s expected that characters like Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing) from the Fantastic Four, as well as Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier), Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, Taskmaster, Ghost, and Valentina Allegra de Fontaine from the Thunderbolts team, will make an appearance. However, the complete cast list has not been disclosed yet.

As Variety reports, the Russo brothers will produce upcoming Marvel movies under their AGBO label, marking a shift as Marvel typically produces its major superhero flicks in-house rather than through external companies like AGBO. The report also suggests that Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe hinges on the Russo brothers directing. Furthermore, it’s said that the Russo brothers are set to earn $80 million for producing Doomsday and Secret Wars, with additional performance-based bonuses of $750 million and $1 billion if the films surpass box office milestones of those amounts.

In my gaming world, I’m all geared up to join forces with Cheadle in the heart-pounding sports drama titled “Unstoppable.” This epic tale revolves around the life and struggles of the resilient wrestler, Anthony Robles.

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2024-09-10 18:08