India, Aug. 19 -- Robert Downey Jr was the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for over a decade, the cornerstone of the $32-billion franchise. As Iron Man, he not only launched the franchise but also helped keep it alive through three solo hits and four Avengers movies. Now, he returns to the MCU after seven years, but not as Iron Man. In the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, the actor plays a new role - Marvel villain Doctor Doom, the film's antagonist. And the actor says he prefers playing this role.

Robert recently attended Disney's fan fest, D23, in the US, alongside castmates Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell, both of whom are also returning to the MCU. Talking about playing the villain this time, the actor told Good Morning America...