Robert Downey Jr Making Big Bucks

Robert Downey Jr. will reportedly receive over $100 million in salary and bonuses to play Dr. Doom in upcoming Marvel films Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. This payout is in addition to Downey’s $500-600 million payout for starring as Iron Man in previous MCU films. Downey’s contract with Marvel also includes access to a private jet, dedicated security, and a “trailer encampment” on set. The Russo Brothers, who Downey requested as directors for the upcoming films, will be paid $80 million total. Many fans and critics are split over Downey Jr.’s return. Some think it’s a brilliant move, while others say it shows that Marvel is out of new ideas.