Simu Liu Teases Robert Downey Jr. Role In ‘Avengers Doomsday’

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is preparing for one of its most significant shifts yet with the upcoming release of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. Fans were stunned when it was announced that Robert Downey Jr. would return to the franchise, not as Tony Stark, but as the iconic villain Doctor Doom. This casting choice has sparked endless debate and speculation regarding how the actor will differentiate this new antagonist from his previous heroic persona. Shang-Chi actor Simu Liu has now offered some insight into what audiences can expect from this highly anticipated performance.

Liu recently opened up about his experience filming the massive ensemble movie and specifically praised his time working alongside Downey. He expressed that audiences are going to be blown away by the way the veteran actor tackles the character of Victor von Doom. According to Liu, Downey has played such a diverse range of roles throughout his career that he is bringing something entirely fresh to this specific villain. The ‘Shang-Chi’ star noted that despite Downey being an integral part of Marvel’s past success, he remains incredibly grounded and generous with his co-stars.

The atmosphere on the set of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ sounds just as surreal as the movie itself. Liu described the experience of being invited to what the cast affectionately calls Downey Land, which is the actor’s personal base camp on the lot. He recalled walking into a tent filled with Warhol-esque artwork depicting Downey’s various characters. For a newer Marvel star like Liu, these moments felt like a dream come true as he found himself working with actors he had idolized long before his own career took off.

Beyond the grandeur of the production, Liu highlighted the quiet and human moments that occurred between takes. He described scenes of superheroes sitting around in various states of undress as they tried to get comfortable in their elaborate costumes. These casual conversations about life and careers with legends of the industry became some of his most cherished memories from the shoot. It seems that despite the high stakes of the film’s plot, the camaraderie behind the scenes was relaxed and collaborative.

This update comes as Marvel Studios pivots its overarching narrative away from Kang the Conqueror and toward Doctor Doom. The return of the Russo brothers to direct ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ has only added to the excitement surrounding the project. With Liu confirming his involvement and teasing a suit upgrade for his character, fans are eager to see how Shang-Chi fits into this darker chapter of the MCU. The combination of a new formidable villain and a returning creative team suggests a major turning point for the franchise.

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