Matt Shakman Reveals Who’s Really Behind the Doctor Doom Mask in ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Mid-Credits Scene

The new Marvel movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has officially brought the famous superhero family into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Matt Shakman and set in a stylish 1960s world, the film shows the team facing off against the massive cosmic villain Galactus.

The movie stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, with strong support from actors like Julia Garner and Ralph Ineson, who plays Galactus.

What really got fans talking, though, was the mid-credits scene. It takes place four years after the main story ends and shows Sue Richards reading to her son Franklin. When Sue leaves the room to grab another book, Franklin is left with a mysterious figure wearing a green cloak and holding a metal mask. Fans immediately recognized the figure as Doctor Doom, one of Marvel’s most famous villains.

Since the scene came out, many fans have been wondering if Robert Downey Jr. was actually inside the Doctor Doom costume or if it was just someone else standing in. People also questioned if the costume was the final version or just a temporary placeholder.

Recently, director Matt Shakman cleared up these questions during an interview with Brandon Davis. Shakman revealed that the mid-credits scene was filmed by the Russo Brothers, the directors behind Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. Most importantly, he confirmed that yes, it was Robert Downey Jr. wearing the Doctor Doom suit.

This news has excited Marvel fans everywhere because it means the mid-credits scene is setting the stage for a major role for Doctor Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The upcoming movie, Avengers: Doomsday, is expected to fully showcase Doctor Doom in action for the first time on the big screen. Plus, Franklin Richards is said to be an important character in the story.

With RDJ’s first appearance as Doctor Doom confirmed, Marvel fans have even more reasons to be excited about Avengers: Doomsday and the future adventures of the Fantastic Four and their world.

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