Actors Robert Downey Jr and Pedro Pascal have offered Marvel fans a lighthearted Halloween surprise, marking a humorous turn ahead of their collaborative appearance in the upcoming film, Avengers: Doomsday. In an Instagram video shared on Saturday, the two performers were seen sporting the iconic costumes of their respective characters, Doctor Doom and Mister Fantastic.
However, the video contained a deliberate twist. As the actors removed their masks and hoods, it was revealed that they had engaged in a costume swap. Downey Jr, who will portray the film's primary antagonist, Doctor Doom, was shown wearing the costume of Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic. Conversely, Pascal, cast as the brilliant scientist Richards, was seen removing the mask of the villainous Victor von Doom. Adding to the comedic effect, Pascal was captured wearing the Doctor Doom mask and hood over a green MIT T-shirt.
The Instagram post, captioned by Downey Jr as, “Victor. Richard. Costume swap!”, featured the actor jokingly referring to the exchange as “cross-dressing” to the visible amusement of his co-star. The post quickly drew attention from Marvel enthusiasts, with many commenters playfully theorizing about the "multiverse" or potential timeline meddling by characters like Loki, referencing established themes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The upcoming film, directed by the Russo Brothers, explores the complex history between the two characters, who are depicted in Marvel Comics as former college roommates whose relationship disintegrates into bitter rivalry following a tragic event. Early promotional footage for the film has already provided glimpses into this tension, including a moment where Richards addresses his antagonist by his real name, Victor, questioning his actions. The project marks a significant return to the MCU for Robert Downey Jr, who previously concluded his long-standing role as Tony Stark in the 2019 blockbuster, Avengers: Endgame.
Avengers: Doomsday is currently slated for release in Indian cinemas on December 17. The film is highly anticipated not only for its narrative stakes but also for the reunion of several core Avengers actors, including Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, and Jeremy Renner, who will return to their respective roles as Thor, Steve Rogers, Bruce Banner, and Hawkeye.
Beyond the Marvel-themed fun, several other high-profile figures shared their own Halloween costumes this year. Supermodel Heidi Klum continued her tradition of elaborate dressing, appearing as a severed human hand to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her annual costume party in New York. Klum remarked that the unusual concept was inspired by her own left hand, noting that it required significant effort and roughly ten people to assemble the intricate look.
Additionally, Priyanka Chopra and her family celebrated the holiday with a thematic display. Chopra dressed as the version of Kylie Jenner associated with the “King Kylie” era, while her husband Nick Jonas wore a cowboy costume. Their daughter, Malti, participated in the festivities as a “ghost princess.” Other notable transformations included actors Camila Mendes and Madelaine Petsch dressing as the characters Betty and Wilma from The Flintstones, and Paris Hilton recreating a famous 2001 performance by Britney Spears.
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