Physician Unusual star Benedict Cumberbatch just lately revealed the response he had when he realized about Robert Downey Jr‘s return to the MCU.
Robert Downey Jr’s casting as Physician Doom in Avengers: Doomsday was a well-kept secret till the shock reveal on the San Diego Comedian-Con in July 2024.
Benedict Cumberbatch was as shocked as followers by Avengers: Doomsday’s casting reveal
Benedict Cumberbatch just lately sat down with Variety to advertise his upcoming film The Factor With Feathers. Whereas the actor talked about his new film, the interviewer additionally requested about Avengers: Doomsday. That is when Benedict Cumberbatch opened up concerning the response he had when Robert Downey Jr was unveiled as Physician Doom.
The Imitation Recreation star talked about that he first realized about Robert Downey Jr’s return to the MCU whereas watching the dwell footage of SDCC in 2024. He acknowledged that as quickly as Marvel’s panel was over he was so astonished by the information that he texted Feige, saying, “I texted, ‘What the f—? Good what-the-f—. I imply, good what-the-f—.’”
Because the dialog surrounding Avengers: Doomsday continued, Cumberbatch acknowledged that he wouldn’t seem as Physician Unusual within the 2026 film. Nevertheless, he assured followers that his character shall be a giant a part of the next Avengers film, Avengers: Secret Wars.
Benedict Cumberbatch isn’t the one actor who was shocked and excited by Robert Downey Jr’s comeback announcement. In September 2024, whereas chatting with Collider, Battle Machine actor Don Cheadle stated, “I used to be like, ‘What the f—?” Moreover, DC co-CEO James Gunn has additionally expressed his emotions on Robert Downey Jr’s return on the Happy Sad Confused podcast in December 2024. He acknowledged, “I used to be enthusiastic about it. And I additionally love Robert, so I feel that’s cool. I feel it’s an awesome concept. I feel there’s no one higher than him.”
Initially reported by Ishita Verma on SuperHeroHype.
