Will Dhanush join Robert Downey Jr in Russo Brothers’ Avengers: Doomsday? Here’s what we know
The internet is abuzz with speculations that Tamil superstar Dhanush might join the star-studded cast of the upcoming Marvel epic, Avengers: Doomsday. Although neither Dhanush nor the film’s directors Russo Brothers have confirmed the news, the rumour mills are abuzz, leaving fans buzzing with excitement.
Dhanush’s previous collaboration with the Russo Brothers in the Netflix action thriller The Gray Man has fuelled speculations about a possible reunion. Given their successful partnership, the prospect of Dhanush once again teaming up with the Russo Brothers for a Marvel blockbuster is undeniably enticing.
Meanwhile, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to see a major change with the return of Robert Downey Jr as the iconic villain, Doctor Doom. The news, which was officially confirmed by Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige and Downey Jr himself at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, has stunned fans. The actor synonymous with the role of Iron Man is set to play one of Marvel’s most complex and formidable antagonists. “If we’re going to bring Doctor Doom to the screen – he’s one of the most complex characters in all of fiction, one of the most entertaining characters,” commented Anthony Russo, reports The Hollywood Reporter. “If we’re going to do that… we’re going to need the greatest actor in the world.
” The Russo brothers have consistently raised the bar for superhero cinema, and their casting of Downey Jr. for the role of Doctor Doom is proof of their ambition. While the rumors haven’t been confirmed, one thing is for sure: the prospect of this collaboration has caught the imagination of fans around the world, and the countdown to the film’s release has officially begun. According to a report from Variety, Marvel is paying the Russo Brothers a staggering $80 million for their directorial debut, which is a significant change from the studio’s usual practice of keeping production costs in-house.
Downey Jr.’s deal is even more lucrative, with sources reporting the amount is in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Robert Downey Jr.’s return is also expected to be a huge financial commitment, with reports suggesting he is the highest-paid actor in the MCU, earning hundreds of millions of dollars for his previous appearances. The Russo Brothers’ production company, AGBO, will partner with Marvel Studios on both Avengers films, with longtime collaborator Stephen McFeely writing the scripts for Avengers: Doomsday (May 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (May 2027).
