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Robert Downey Jr. Reveals How Kevin Feige Convinced Him to Play Dr. Doom

“Let’s get Victor Von Doom right.”

The Iron Man actor appeared on Tuesday’s episode of The Hollywood Reporter ’s “Awards Chatter” podcast and confirmed that Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige convinced him to return to the MCU as the notorious villain Doctor Doom. The Sherlock Holmes star explained that things became official after he and Feige met with Bob Iger at the Disney CEO’s home. Downey Jr. had already been planning to meet with Iger to discuss contributing to the company’s parks and location-based entertainment.

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