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\t\t<\/p>\n Kevin Feige<\/strong><\/a> is opening about Robert Downey Jr<\/strong><\/a> re-joining the MCU in a different role. <\/p>\n The 61-year-old actor, of course, first starred as Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but now, he\u2019ll be playing villain Doctor Victor Von Doom in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n While attending 2026 CinemaCon<\/em> last week<\/a>, Kevin<\/strong> explained why the actor was recast as a villain in the next Avengers<\/em> film, which is part of Phase Six. <\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cHe is ingrained in the fabric of the MCU for obvious reasons, and we would talk about when and how and if there could be a return,\u201d Kevin<\/strong> told Entertainment Weekly<\/a><\/em>. <\/p>\n The idea for Robert<\/strong> to play Doctor Doom came about three and a half years ago. <\/p>\n \u201cAt the time, [Downey<\/strong>] was on his way to winning the Academy Award for Oppenheimer and there was every story about \u2018the greatest actor in the world,\u2019 and we thought, \u2018This could be it. Let\u2019s do it,\u2019\u201d Kevin<\/strong> added. \u201cIt\u2019s our universe. It\u2019s a multiverse. We can do whatever the heck we want. He played the most iconic hero. Let\u2019s have him play the most iconic villain.\u201d<\/p>\n Avengers: Doomsday<\/em> is set to hit theaters on December 18th, and another actor just confirmed they are reprising<\/a> their MCU role!<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n