Robert Downey Jr. Returns to Marvel as Doctor Doom, Sparking Debate Over Massive Payday
The actor's reported $80 million salary for Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars raises questions about Hollywood star compensation.
- Robert Downey Jr. will portray Doctor Doom in upcoming Marvel films Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
- Fans are divided over Downey's return, with some excited and others concerned about the implications for the MCU.
- The actor's substantial salary has drawn criticism amid ongoing discussions about fair pay in the entertainment industry.
- Marvel's decision to replace Jonathan Majors' Kang with Downey's Doom reflects a strategic pivot in the franchise's direction.
- Industry insiders debate whether such high compensation for stars is justified in the current economic climate.
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