Dhanush, Robert Downey together? 'Avengers: Doomsday' might have ultimate team-up!
Rumors are rife that actor Dhanush might be a part of the Russo brothers' upcoming film, Avengers: Doomsday. Yes, you read that right! The new speculation has been triggered by Dhanush's previous successful collaboration with the Russo brothers on The Gray Man, the 2022 film—starring Ryan Gosling and Ana de Armas—that earned him considerable acclaim. However, neither Dhanush nor the Russo brothers have confirmed these rumors yet.
Robert Downey Jr returns to MCU as Doctor Doom
If speculations prove correct, audiences might see Dhanush alongside Robert Downey Jr, who is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in Avengers: Doomsday. Downey Jr, who previously played Iron Man in the MCU for over a decade, will now portray the supervillain Doctor Doom. This news was confirmed by both Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige and Downey Jr. himself at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Meanwhile, Dhanush is currently celebrating the success of his second directorial film, Raayan.
'Need the greatest actor for Doctor Doom's role': Anthony Russo
At the Comic-Con event, Anthony Russo spoke about the complexity of Doctor Doom's character. Anthony, speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, stated, "If we're going to bring Doctor Doom to the screen—he is one of the most complex characters, most entertaining characters in all of fiction." "If we're going to do this...then we are going to need the greatest actor in the world," he emphasized.
Downey Jr to return for two 'Avengers' films
According to multiple media reports, Downey Jr will be returning for two Avengers films. Alongside Avengers: Doomsday which is set for a May 2026 release, he will also seemingly reprise his role in Avengers: Secret Wars slated for a May 2027 release. Both films will see him working with the Russo brothers again after their previous collaborations on Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
