Nov 01, 2026 11:47am IST
Robert Downey Jr. And Pedro Pascal Swap MCU Roles For A Halloween ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Surprise
Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal have given Marvel fans a Halloween surprise straight out of the multiverse. The actors, who are set to face off as Doctor Doom and Reed Richards in the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday", decided to turn their superhero identities upside down for the spooky occasion.
In a video shared on Instagram, Downey Jr. appeared wearing the familiar Fantastic Four costume associated with Reed Richards, while Pascal stepped into the role of Doctor Doom, complete with the character's signature mask. The playful switch sees the two actors trading the very characters they are preparing to bring to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
"Victor. Richard. Costume swap!" Downey Jr. wrote alongside the video, referencing the characters' identities and giving fans an unexpected peek at the actors' Halloween celebrations.
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The post quickly attracted reactions from Marvel enthusiasts, many of whom were amused by the role reversal. One fan wondered, "What universe are we in," while another invoked the multiverse with, "What in the multiverse of madness." A third simply called it "the best thing ever."
The costume swap comes ahead of "Avengers: Doomsday", which will bring together heroes from three distinct universes as they confront an unprecedented existential threat. The film marks Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU, this time on the other side of the superhero divide as the formidable Doctor Doom. Pascal, meanwhile, will make his debut as Reed Richards, the leader of the Fantastic Four.
Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the film is produced by Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito and Jonathan Schwartz. Its sprawling ensemble also includes Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Wyatt Russell, Channing Tatum, Simu Liu, Ian McKellen, Hayley Atwell, Tom Hiddleston, James Marsden, Patrick Stewart, Joseph Quinn, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Letitia Wright, Lewis Pullman, Kelsey Grammer, Kathryn Newton, Danny Ramirez, Winston Duke, Alan Cumming, Hannah John-Kamen, Rebecca Romijn, Alex Livinalli, Mabel Cadena and Tenoch Huerta Mejia.
Marvel Studios is set to release "Avengers: Doomsday" on 17th December in India. The film will release in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
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