Russo brothers reveal why they turned down Avengers: Doomsday despite Robert Downey Jr’s request

The Russo Brothers have revealed that they first turned down the offer to direct both Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, as well as who was behind Robert Downey Jr’s return to the franchise as Doctor Doom.

There is very little information on Avengers: Doomsday available except that Downey is playing the titular villain, and the Russos intend to give nothing else away.

And when you have an actor like Robert Downey, you have to create a well-shaped three-dimensional character for the audience,” Joe Russo said.