Robert Downey Jr. unmasked as Doctor Doom for new Avengers movie

The 59-year-old previously played billionaire inventor Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, in the hugely successful Marvel Cinematic Universe films but the character was killed off in blockbuster film Avengers: Endgame in 2019. Fans were stunned to learn on Saturday that the actor is set to return to the franchise but will now be playing a villain. Robert's casting was announced at Marvel's presentation at San Diego Comic-Con with the actor prompting screams of excitement from fans when he was unveiled as the new villain.