Both RDJ and the Russos get a massive payday for the next two Avengers films. It’s also claimed in a report from Variety that RDJ was instrumental in getting the Russos back. That it was one of Downey Jr.’s stipulations for agreeing to the role.
Check out what the trade had to say about this bumper deal.
‘But bringing back key members of the old gang won’t come cheap. Sources say Marvel is plunking down $80 million for Anthony and Joe Russo to direct “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars” and “significantly more” for Downey to tackle uber-villain Doctor Doom in the two tentpoles. The Russos’ deal doesn’t include back-end compensation. However it does contain performance escalators that kick in at the $750 million and $1 billion thresholds. The brothers also will produce the two films via their AGBO banner. That marks something of a departure for Marvel, which typically doesn’t work with outside producers, preferring to keep the team in house.’
‘For Downey, who helped catapult Marvel into a money-printing machine thanks to his turn as Tony Stark in the first “Iron Man” film in 2008, his deal also is filled with perks that include private jet travel, dedicated security and a whole “trailer encampment” for the newly minted Oscar winner.’
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The report also says the shoot for the films will begin in mid-2025.
‘While the Russo brothers’ previous two “Avengers” movies shot in Atlanta, the new outings will be filmed in London beginning in the second quarter of 2025.’
The trade, as stated above, also claims that RDJ wanted to work with the Russos again.
‘Sources say Downey, who is repped by WME, agreed to return to the MCU if the Russos, who are CAA clients, would be directing. “They were the only ones he would work with,” says a source familiar with the dealmaking.’
Remember, we did hear the Russos were initially rejected as being too expensive. Then, around the time the RDJ thing is rumored to have spawned they were suddenly back in the game. It makes sense, and it does mean these two movies are going to have a sizeable budget.
So, both RDJ and the Russos are in for a massive payday for the next two Avengers films? What about the claim RDJ was instrumental in getting the Russos back? As always, let us know what you think below.
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