Robert Downey Jr. is heading back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the two upcoming Avengers movies, but he’ll be playing villain Doctor Doom instead of Iron Man.
The Oscar-winning actor will appear in both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, which will be directed by Anthony and Joe Russo.
The Russo Brothers are returning to the MCU after previously directing 2014′s Captain America: The Winter Soldier, 2016′s Captain America: Civil War, 2018′s Avengers: Infinity War and 2019′s Avengers: Endgame.
A new report has revealed how much all three men are going to be earning for their work on the upcoming movies.
Keep reading to find out more…
Variety reports that the Russo Brothers will earn a combined $80 million for their work on the upcoming movies, which means they’ll get about $40 million per film.
Robert is said to be getting “significantly more” than the $80 million the directors are getting, but his exact number is unknown as of this time.
Variety estimates that Robert has earned between $500 million and $600 million for all of his previous Marvel appearances, combined. That includes three Iron Man movies, four Avengers movies, and roles in The Incredible Hulk, Captain America: Civil War, and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
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