Robert Downey Jr. surprises directors with Doctor Doom voice

Robert Downey Jr. surprised the directors of the upcoming Marvel film "Avengers: Doomsday" with his performance as the villain Doctor Doom during a recent recording session, while also sharing insights into the character's differences from his iconic role as Iron Man. The revelations came during promotional events at San Diego Comic-Con, where the actor and his co-stars discussed the highly anticipated film set for release on December 18, 2026.

Directors Anthony and Joe Russo described the moment Downey first unveiled his take on Doctor Doom's voice. Anthony Russo said the actor surprised them one day while they were discussing character details in a trailer. He noted that when Downey performed the voice, they immediately knew it was perfect, calling it one of the more memorable moments of production. Joe Russo compared the impact to Downey's iconic "I am Iron Man" line from earlier films.

In a separate interview, Downey elaborated on the distinction between playing Tony Stark and Victor Von Doom. He acknowledged both characters share high intelligence and scientific backgrounds but explained that their formative traumas led them down opposite paths. He said Tony Stark's trauma...