RDJ as Doctor Doom: Tom Holland Knew Early, Zendaya There Too!
RDJ as Doctor Doom: Tom Holland Knew Early, Zendaya There Too!
Spider-Man star Tom Holland spilled the beans! Robert Downey Jr. secretly told him about his Doctor Doom casting in MCU's 'Avengers: Doomsday' early on. Find out how Zendaya reacted!
Marvel fans, prepare for a shocker! Tom Holland, our beloved Spider-Man, has just dropped a massive revelation: he was one of the very first people Robert Downey Jr. confided in about his casting as the iconic villain Doctor Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The news of Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU, this time as a formidable antagonist for the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday,' was a huge surprise to many, but not to Holland.
According to Holland, Downey Jr. personally called him to share the exciting news. “I think I hung up the phone and was like, ‘Downey’s coming back’,” Holland recounted in a recent interview. Adding to the star power of this exclusive reveal, his 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' co-star and wife, Zendaya, was reportedly in the same room when the call came through, making her an accidental witness to one of the biggest MCU secrets.
Holland's reputation for accidentally spoiling Marvel plots is well-known, with studios often keeping him in the dark about major plot points. He joked about this, saying, “I don’t know a lot about those movies, I think by design. I have a reputation for spoiling certain things, and I think the studios are keeping me from the juicy details.” Despite this, the veteran actor still checks in with Holland, maintaining their close bond formed over years of working together.
While Holland may not have all the specifics, his excitement for Doctor Doom's introduction is palpable. He's particularly curious about how this powerful new villain will impact his character, Peter Parker. “But when I do get to grace that set, I’m so curious – you know, what does that mean for Peter? And how does that work? I’m very excited about… whatever it is they’re doing,” he shared, hinting at potential future crossovers.
'Avengers: Doomsday' is already shaping up to be an epic event. While Holland's appearance remains unconfirmed, the film boasts a star-studded cast including Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, and even Chris Evans returning as Steve Rogers. Downey Jr.'s casting as Doctor Doom adds another layer of intrigue and anticipation to what promises to be a monumental cinematic experience.
