The Russo Brothers are making a highly anticipated return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with two upcoming projects, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, and their decision to reunite with fan-favorite Robert Downey Jr. has fans buzzing with excitement. In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight’s Denny Directo at the Los Angeles premiere of their new film ‘The Electric State’, which is set to stream on Netflix starting March 14th, the filmmakers shared some insight into their decision to work with the Iron Man star once again.
Anthony and Joe Russo revealed that they were drawn back to the MCU by the opportunity to work with Robert Downey Jr. once more, whom they described as an “incredible talent” and a true collaborator. The brothers praised Downey Jr.’s dedication to his role as Tony Stark, which has made him a central figure in the Marvel universe.
In addition to talking about their excitement to work with Robert Downey Jr. again, the Russo Brothers also discussed their latest film, ‘The Electric State’, and its star, Millie Bobby Brown. The filmmakers expressed their admiration for Brown’s talent and expressed their belief that she would fit right into the MCU. Could we possibly see her joining the superhero franchise in the future? Only time will tell.
As fans eagerly await the release of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, the Russo Brothers’ return to the MCU promises to bring more action, drama, and memorable moments to the big screen. And with the addition of Robert Downey Jr. and the potential of Millie Bobby Brown joining the cast, the future of the Marvel Universe looks brighter than ever.
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