Robert Downey Jr is set to become the highest paid movie actor of all time, with his latest role earning him ‘significantly more’ than £62million.
It was announced on Monday that the 59 year-old actor is making a surprise return to the Marvel Universe, but not as his much-loved Iron Man character, but as the Fantastic Four villain Doctor Doom in two new Avengers movies.
The Oscar-winning Oppenheimer star will reportedly net more than £62million in salary, with further payouts expected in ‘performance escalators’ which will give him a share of box office revenue.
Other perks in Downey Jr’s contract include private jet travel, dedicated security and a whole ‘trailer encampment’.
This will see actor leapfrog the salaries of Bruce Willis in Sixth Sense, Tom Cruise in the Top Gun reboot, and Will Smith in Men in Black 3, as the highest-paid movie star of all time.
Robert Downey Jr is set to become the highest paid movie actor of all time, with his latest role earning him ‘significantly more’ than £62million
It was announced on Monday that the 59 year-old actor is making a surprise return to the Marvel Universe, but not as his much-loved Iron Man character (pictured), but as the Fantastic Four villain Doctor Doom in two new Avengers movies
Downey Jr is the highest-paid member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, earning £400million as Tony Stark’s Iron Man starring in four Avengers movies, three Iron Man outings and cameos in The Incredible Hulk, Captain America: Civil War and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Even though his Tony Stark character is now dead, the franchise’s multiverse storytelling will allow him to return.
His latest role as Doctor Doom was announced on Monday at Comic Con in San Diego.
Wearing a striking green suit, he was welcomed to the stage by the Russo Brothers, who will also earn £62million, to direct the next two installments of the Avengers.
Although Marvel has long been the most dominant brand in global cinema, recent movies such as the Ant-Man sequel and The Marvels flopped.
Movie execs are hoping that with Downey Jr back it will herald the return to billion pound box office takings for the franchise.
The previous two Avengers movies were shot in the US, but the new outings will be filmed in London beginning in the spring of 2025.
Robert Downey Jr. surprises Hall H to announce his return to MCU
The Oscar-winning Oppenheimer star will reportedly net more than £62million in salary, with further payouts expected in ‘performance escalators’ which will give him a share of box office revenue
News
Rivalry TURNS UGLY! WNBA Stars SLAM Commissioner After Clark-Reese Tensions Boil Over – One move to Ruin Them All
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is facing backlash from some of her league’s biggest stars after remarks she made regarding the much-talked-about rivalry between college basketball phenoms Caitlin Clark and Angel…
Clark’s COMEBACK THWARTED! Offensive Foul Leaves Caitlin Clark Fuming in Loss to Aces
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark was furious when an offensive foul call on her late in a game against the Las Vegas Aces Wednesday night halted her team’s momentum…
Caitlin Clark BREAKS SILENCE! Defends Angel Reese in Shocking Twist Amid Heated Rivalry – Condescending or Genuine?
Caitlin Clark vocally came out in support of the Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese by prasiing her talents after the 22-year-old suffered a season-ending injury against the Los Angeles Sparks on…
Mistreatment of Caitlin Clark: Breanna Stewart BLASTS WNBA Commissioner in Fiery Attack Over League Issues
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert‘s recent remarks regarding the heated rivalry between college basketball stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have drawn widespread criticism from players and the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA). Engelbert‘s…
Caitlin Clark SPEAKS OUT on Taylor Swift’s Political Support as She Can’t Stand Fans Fueling Political Rumors
With just over a week remaining in the WNBA’s historic season, Caitlin Clark has undoubtedly emerged as the standout figure of the year. Clark, the top pick in the draft, has surpassed the sky-high…
Viral Photo Drama! Caitlin Clark STRIKES BACK at Troll’s Harsh Comments – The ROTY Can’t Stand Slander
Caitlin Clark has never been one to mince words, and this time, theIndiana Fever’srising star took to social media to deliver a sharp jab at someone. Clark, fresh off…
End of content
No more pages to load