Behind Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo Brothers’ Mega ‘Avengers’ Paydays
Behind Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo Brothers’ Mega ‘Avengers’ Paydays
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/robert-downey-jr-doctor-doom-avengers-pay-salary-russo-brothers-1236089512/
Marvel is paying $80 million for the Russos to direct two 'Avengers' movies and 'significantly more' for Robert Downey Jr. to tackle Doctor Doom.
Sources say Marvel is plunking down $80 million for the Russos to direct "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Avengers: Secret Wars" and "significantly more" for Downey Jr.; filming will begin in London in the second quarter of 2025.