Crazy Fan Theory Claims Another Actor is Also Playing Doctor Doom Alongside Robert Downey Jr.
Marvel fans love to dive deep into theories before movies even hit theaters. With the universe expanding and many new stories on the horizon, fans are buzzing with wild ideas, especially about the upcoming ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps.’ There’s a hot new theory that John Malkovich might play a unique version of Victor Von Doom.
Apparently, one of us thinks that Malkovich will be a variant of Doctor Doom, possibly intertwining with Robert Downey Jr.’s take on the same character in future movies. The excitement started when Robert Downey Jr. was confirmed to play Doctor Doom. Now, think about it—Malkovich possibly sharing the screen as another Doom? That could be epic!
According to this fan theory, the upcoming ‘Avengers 5’ and ‘6’ will see RDJ’s Doom as a major villain. But here’s the twist: Malkovich’s Doom could help the Fantastic Four fight against Galactus by secretly gathering cosmic energy. Later, this energy might allow him to jump across different universes. Imagine both Dooms, RDJ’s and Malkovich’s, working together from different dimensions!
It’s said that while RDJ’s Doom sports a suit like the infamous Iron Man armor, Malkovich will stick to the classic Doom look. The kicker? Both of them might be part of a ‘Council of Doom,’ plotting to take over the multiverse, each planning to outsmart the other. This chaotic rivalry might just lead to a massive showdown, shaking up the multiverse.
Here’s my crazy theory on John Malkovich and who he’s playing in FF: First Steps
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But here’s where it gets even wilder—after all the multiverse madness, Malkovich’s Doom could come out on top, even overthrowing Loki to rule as ‘God Emperor Doom.’ This sets up a possible redemption arc for RDJ’s Doom, who might switch sides to help the heroes in a future ‘Secret Wars’ saga.
It’s fun to guess Marvel’s next moves, and with Malkovich potentially in the mix as another Doctor Doom, things could get very interesting. We don’t need to wait for official word to start enjoying these possibilities.
However, there are some concerns with this storyline. For instance, with Jonathan Majors possibly exiting the MCU, any conflict involving his character ‘Kang’ might have to occur off-screen or require a recast. Also, turning RDJ’s Doom into a good guy might not sit well with everyone. After all, bringing him back only to change his fundamental nature might feel a bit off.
But hey, it’s Marvel! They’ve surprised us before, and they might just do it again. What do you think? Will John Malkovich make a good Doctor Doom? And how about RDJ—excited to see him as a villain… or maybe as a hero again? Let’s wait and see how it unfolds!
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