Simu Liu Describes Downey's On-Set Setup for Avengers: Doomsday

Simu Liu, returning as Shang-Chi in the upcoming Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday, has shared a vivid account of his first visit to costar Robert Downey Jr.'s elaborate on-set setup during production. In an interview with Collider, Liu described the area, affectionately known among the cast and crew as "Downey Land," as a convoy of trailers at base camp featuring personalized artwork and dedicated amenities.

Liu recounted arriving at the tent-like space for the first time, where he encountered "beautiful Andy Warholesque artwork, except all the characters are Downey." He noted Downey's warm greeting upon his arrival. Downey, who is reprising a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after his character's death in Avengers: Endgame in 2019, has returned as the villain Victor von Doom, also known as Doctor Doom. The announcement of his casting last year generated significant excitement among fans, marking a major shift from his foundational portrayal of Tony Stark, or Iron Man.

During the visit, Liu brought his standard set lunch, only to learn that Downey Land operated differently. "I didn't realize that Downey Land has its own chefs, but I had brought my set lunch, and he was like,...