RDJ is DOOM

The big news of the week is the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The hosts have mixed reactions to this news, with one being excited and the other being skeptical. They discuss the potential storyline and how RDJ’s return could work. They also talk about the challenges of making a good Fantastic Four movie and the difficulty of portraying a stretchy superhero. Overall, they express their interest in seeing how the Russo brothers handle the film and the rest of the cast.

00:00 Robert Downey Jr. Cast as Dr. Doom

03:00 The Potential Storyline 06:43 Casting Choices

09:03 Confusion and Apathy Towards the MCU

10:48 Excitement for the Russo Brothers

11:16 Lack of Confidence in the Fantastic Four Reboot 

13:40 Track Record of Fantastic Four Movies

14:31 The Difficulty of Portraying a Stretchy Superhero 1

15:37 The Challenge of Making a Good Fantastic Four Movie