How Robert Downey Jr. Pitched Avengers 5 & 6 to the Russo Brothers

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As a die-hard Marvel fan, I’m incredibly excited about two upcoming blockbusters that have created quite a buzz – “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Secret Wars”, set to hit theaters in 2026 and 2027 respectively. Interestingly, these movies will be directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, who are making their comeback to the Marvel universe after a brief hiatus. Over the years, this dynamic duo has shoulderered significant responsibilities for this franchise, even convincing Robert Downey Jr. to join “Captain America: Civil War”. Now, in an unexpected turn of events, it’s Downey himself who is helping sell these latest projects to the Russo brothers!

It’s possible some people thought the Russo brothers hurried back to Marvel Studios to direct the next two films featuring Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. However, it appears this wasn’t the real reason. During an interview with Omelete (available on YouTube), filmmaker Joe Russo clarified that Robert Downey Jr.’s casting as Doctor Doom occurred before they were involved in the movies. This high-profile actor was actually instrumental in persuading the directors to return: the implication being that Downey Jr. helped bring them back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

It was indeed Kevin Feige in question. Notably, the discussion took place some time ago. Later on, Robert attempted to persuade us towards projects like Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars. However, we declined, surprisingly so since we had previously stated we would not return…

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Robert Downey Jr., known for spearheading projects, found himself in a reversed situation this time due to the reluctant approach of directors Joe and Anthony Russo towards the proposal. In the past, it was the directors of “Electric State” who advocated for the story that formed the foundation of 2016’s “Civil War,” a film now streaming with a Disney+ subscription. Kevin Feige, the producer, supported the idea initially, but then delegated the task of conveying their plan to pit Iron Man (played by Downey) against Captain America to the Russo brothers. In the end, their strategy proved effective.

It’s fascinating to see Robert Downey Jr., who plays Tony Stark, being placed in a situation where he needed to convince his long-standing colleagues and friends about an idea. This scenario not only adds a touch of irony but also underscores the growing respect and recognition for the Russo brothers in the industry. It’s important to note that their initial refusal wasn’t just a jest; they genuinely had concerns, as Joe Russo later clarified, which required careful addressing.

Initially, we lacked a compelling narrative, struggled to find a suitable entry point. For some time, we remained hesitant. But then came a breakthrough moment when Steve McFeely, one of our key collaborators, proposed an idea. Excited by his pitch, we exclaimed, “This is the story we’ve been looking for!” This narrative needed to be shared; it carries immense power and significance.

At present, specifics about the story are being handled under a “need-to-know” policy. In essence, it’s been confirmed that the Avengers movies will pit them against Victor von Doom in an impressive, multidimensional saga of grand scale. Regarding their work with Robert Downey Jr., the directors appear to be relishing the collaboration and have high expectations for his portrayal of Doom, stating that there’s no other actor who could embody the iconic villain as effectively.

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With the ideas presented and most of the cast members agreeing to join the movie, it appears that production is about to start imminently. Just like many others, I can’t wait to see what RDJ and the Russo brothers come up with. However, I’m also intrigued to learn about Robert Downey Jr.’s take on their recent pitch meeting.

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2025-03-24 01:20