The cat is out of the bag! Tom Holland, Marvel’s very own Spider-Man, has once again made headlines, but this time, he didn’t spoil a movie twist—he kept one! In an exciting revelation, Holland shared that he was one of the select few who knew about Robert Downey Jr.’s secret return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, not as Iron Man, but as the iconic villain Dr. Doom.
Appearing on the Rich Roll podcast, Holland opened up about the thrilling news, stating, “I’ve been speaking to [Downey] a lot, especially about him making his MCU return, which is super exciting.” Holland confessed that this was a “tough secret” to keep, given his history of letting major spoilers slip during press interviews. But this time, the Spider-Man actor strategically avoided press to keep Downey’s jaw-dropping comeback under wraps until the official announcement at San Diego Comic-Con 2024.
While Holland has often been at the center of MCU leaks, from casually revealing Iron Man’s tragic fate in Avengers: Endgame to needing co-stars like Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch to step in during interviews to stop his spoiler spree, this time, he held his tongue like a pro.
“I strategically have done no press,” Holland laughed, acknowledging his infamous reputation for accidentally ruining surprises. But this time, he stayed tight-lipped about Downey’s MCU return, adding, “It’s exciting to know that he’s coming back in such a big way.”
The news of Robert Downey Jr. taking on the role of Dr. Doom has sent shockwaves through the Marvel fanbase. Known for his beloved portrayal of Tony Stark, this shift to one of the MCU’s most powerful and cunning villains signals a new chapter for Downey’s legacy in the franchise. Fans are eagerly speculating about what this means for future Avengers films, with many wondering how Downey will bring Victor Von Doom to life.
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Meanwhile, Holland teased fans about his own Marvel future. He confirmed that he had already read the script for the fourth Spider-Man film alongside his co-star and girlfriend, Zendaya. “It needs work,” he admitted, “but the writers are doing a great job. I read it three weeks ago, and it really lit a fire in me.”
With Tom Holland keeping secrets for a change and Robert Downey Jr. poised to make an epic villainous return, it looks like the MCU is gearing up for a mind-blowing future. As the pieces of the Marvel puzzle come together, one thing is certain—fans should brace themselves for the next wave of superhero (and supervillain) surprises!
Stay tuned for more updates on Marvel’s Phase 6 and beyond!