Jeremy Renner Says ‘Avengers’ Co-Star Robert Downey Jr. Didn’t Tell Him About Doctor Doom Casting: “And We’re Good Friends”
deadline.comRobert Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe was kept a secret, and even other Avengers stars didn’t know about his new role.
The Iron Man star was a surprise guest at San Diego’s Comic-Con and was confirmed to play Doctor Doom in upcoming Avengers films like Avengers: Secret Wars and Avengers: Doomsday.
Renner, who has played Hawkeye in the MCU, found out about Downey’s return just like everybody else. “I had no idea,” Renner told Us Weekly. “This son of a bitch didn’t say anything to me, and we’re good friends.” After discovering Downey’s return to the MCU, Renner took to the Avengers group chat, which includes Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, and Mark Ruffalo, and “started blowing up [Downey’s] phone.” “I’m like, ‘What’s going on?
Are you hiding this from us?’ I don’t know,” Renner said. “That’s exciting news, man. I’m really, really excited about it.” Renner said he is not sure about Hawkeye returning but he was open to reprising his superhero role. “I’m excited about it.
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