Robert Downey Jr. has expressed interest in the return of the original X-Men to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, revealing that the presence of the legendary actors will create a strong feeling on the set of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. The actor, who now plays the villain Victor Von Doom after his iconic role as Tony Stark, “came out” with his co-stars. Kelsey Grammer and Rebecca Romijn reprising their roles as Beast and Mystique, respectively. The reunion is an important moment for the franchise as it brings together characters from Fox’s ‘X-Men’ era films into a major MCU story for the first time.According to Entertainment Weekly, Robert Downey Jr. sat down for a post-Hall H interview at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25 alongside the ‘Doomsday’ cast, including Lewis Pullman, David Harbour, Paul Rudd, Chris Evans, Letitia Wright and Pedro Pascal. In the interview, Robert Downey Jr. thought about the importance of Kelsey Grammer and Rebecca Romijn joining the production.
Robert Downey Jr. and Avengers: Doomsday were thrown out because of the original return of the X-Men
Robert Downey Jr. he described the time he learned about Kelsey Grammer and Rebecca Romijn. “It was a big moment, you and Kelsey are back,” he told the cast, who played the blue-skinned and blue-skinned character in the original trilogy. “I have to say, we were scared.”
Robert Downey Jr. revealed the cast was “missing” as Kelsey Grammer and Rebecca Romijn returned as Beast and Mystique for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. Photo credit (Instagram)
The actor made it clear that his friends were interested in learning about the resurrection. Having the original setup on set had a definite impact on the set’s feel and vibe.
Robert Downey Jr. It is said that the original “X-Men” brought new powers to “Avengers: Doomsday”
Even Robert Downey Jr. Refusing to divulge the details of Kelsey Grammer and Rebecca Romijn’s roles in the highly secretive plot, she spoke highly of the creative force behind the production. “Their attendance at meetings highlighted this group of happy stars. It’s amazing,” he said.The interest that Robert Downey Jr. explained emphasizing the importance of bringing these characters back into the MCU after years of separation from the Avengers and other Marvel properties.
Kelsey Grammer Talks About Returning As Beast In ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Kelsey Grammer’s last appearance as Beast came 20 years ago in 2006’s ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’, the final film in the original trilogy. When asked what it was like to return to the role of the blue-furred character with the genius, Grammer told Entertainment Weekly, “I love this character. I have this reverent feeling about him that he carries with him, a great respect for life. “
Kelsey Grammer said Beast’s sense of honor and respect for all life makes returning to the beloved mutant necessary. Photo credit (Instagram)
The Frasier star also commented on the character’s voice. “I mean, honestly, I think that’s what we’re all here for, and it’s amazing that these characters are going to be involved in our community that shows the same thing. That’s what’s cool about it.
Rebecca Romijn reveals Mystique’s quick transformation for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Rebecca Romijn, who returned as the blue-skinned character for the first time since ‘X-Men: First Class’ in 2011, saw a big change in how the character came to life on set. “Obviously, they didn’t have the interest to wait for the actors to be changed, so it was very quick,” he said, referring to the extensive make-up required for previous appearances.
Rebecca Romijn shared that Mystique’s makeup has been drastically changed in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, recalling how the original transformation helped her get the character. Photo credit (Instagram)
Despite the revolutionary changes, Rebecca Romijn admitted that the original makeup played an important creative role. “The initial change I experienced in the first three X-Men movies was important to this character for me: It put me in the right frame of mind to play an angry character like Mystique,” he laughed.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ reunites the original “X-Men” with Marvel’s superheroes
The upcoming film also includes an ensemble cast from the franchise’s storied history. Along with Kelsey Grammer and Rebecca Romijn, Patrick Stewart returns as Professor Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, James Marsden as Scott Summers and Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner. The reunion of these leading actors represents a defining moment in MCU history, finally bringing together characters who have been separated for years by studio ownership.‘Avengers: Doomsday’ will be released in theaters on December 18, 2026.
