Robert Downey Jr and Pedro Pascal swap Avengers alter egos for Halloween

Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal, two renowned actors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, decided to lighten the mood by swapping their Avengers alter egos for Halloween. The duo shared a playful Instagram post where they impersonated their co-stars, Reed Richards and Doctor Victor Von Doom, challenging the gravity of Avengers: Doomsday's marketing campaign.

Downey Jr., who has recently taken on the role of the villainous Doctor Doom, sported a fearful expression as Pascal, playing Reed Richards, lifted the mask to reveal the switcheroo. Downey playfully exclaimed, "Cross-dressing!" while Pascal adopted a menacing stance and let out a charming evil hiss. In a nostalgic nod to the Peanuts comic strip, Downey Jr. later posted a cartoon of his Doom character trick-or-treating with his witch friends, much to the amusement of fans.

The prank has sparked online speculation, particularly about Pascal's Doom wearing an MIT sweatshirt, as the two actors' characters once shared a bond as brilliant college roommates in the comics. The playful stunt adds a touch of lightheartedness to the otherwise intense promotional period for the highly-anticipated film.