Marvel fans continue to hold out hope for the possibility of Robert Downey Jr. playing Doctor Doom in the upcoming movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Despite repeated denials from the cast and director Matt Shakman, speculation persists. Ralph Ineson, who plays Galactus, expressed his desire to “face off” against the villain from Latveria, although he clarified that he has no confirmed information on the matter.
Galactus vs. Doctor Doom
The actress Julia Garner, who plays Silver Surfer, surprised everyone by revealing that she does not have scenes with Ineson, despite both characters being fundamental to the plot. This could be because they filmed at different times, as Ineson mentioned that his work process was somewhat isolated, since he joined the shoot after several months of filming.
The movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps will premiere in UK cinemas on July 24 and is expected to hit US theaters the following day. Despite rumors about the interaction between Doctor Doom and other characters, there are still no official confirmations. However, it has been confirmed that the Fantastic Four team will appear in The Avengers: Doomsday, announced in March, which could open the door to greater interconnection between MCU characters.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who plays The Thing, also shared his interest in seeing a dynamic between his character and Hulk. He suggested that this relationship could be both adversarial and collaborative, which could offer interesting confrontations or team moments in future crossovers.
Meanwhile, fans remain hopeful for the development of these storylines, eagerly anticipating both The Fantastic Four: First Steps and the future of their favorite characters in Marvel productions.