“He’s really handsome”: Namor actor Tenoch Huerta was star struck after meeting Robert Downey Jr. on the sets of Avengers: Doomsday 

Mexican star Tenoch Huerta, globally acclaimed for his performance as Namor in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, recently revealed a touching behind-the-scenes experience from the new Marvel movie Avengers: Doomsday. Speaking with El Capipi Perez, Huerta described the thrill of greeting one of his greatest inspirations, Robert Downey Jr., who stars as Doctor Doom in the new movie. Huerta was taken aback, adding,

"He's really cute, dude. The guy looks very young, too."

This unguarded response exposed not only the wonder Huerta had but the true friendship and respect that exists among actors in the Marvel universe. The exchange has resonated with fans who enjoy seeing legendary actors bond off-screen in such real ways.

Tenoch Huerta’s Rise to Global Stardom

Prior to his transformation into Namor, Tenoch Huerta had established an impressive professional history in Mexican as well as world cinema. Born in Mexico City, he started his acting career working in television shows and independent features in the early 2000s.

Throughout his career, Huerta expanded his portfolio by working in movies like Mexican Gothic and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, achieving fame through his work and devotion to representation in Hollywood.

The casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom has been both thrilling and intriguing for Marvel fans. Downey's memorable take on Tony Stark/Iron Man left a lasting impression on the MCU, and his shift to playing Victor Von Doom is a bold and audacious narrative direction.

Director Shane Black has stated his belief that Downey's involvement will reinvigorate the whole comic book movie industry, given the high stakes involved in his performance.

While certain fans have speculated about whether aspects of Stark's charm would carry over into Doom's classic villainous personality, others are excited at the possibility of observing a multi-dimensional nuanced villain performed by one of the MCU's favorite actors.

Huerta's time on the set of Avengers: Doomsday has been a whirlwind. He explained that he found out about his casting only a few hours prior to the official announcement highlighting Marvel's fast and secretive production process.

Despite being part of an ensemble cast Huerta's Namor is still a central character in the story with exciting character dynamics and interesting interactions with other MCU heroes and villains to look forward to.

In a lighthearted moment during an interview, Tenoch Huerta teased a possible Namor-Sue Storm plotline, smiling and mentioning that Pedro Pascal would bring humor and warmth to the rumor.

Scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, Avengers: Doomsday looks all set to be a milestone MCU movie. Downey, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Paul Rudd, and Letitia Wright in the star-studded cast, expectations are running high.

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Tenoch Huerta has been full of praise for Robert Downey Jr., which is a clear indication of the mutual respect and friendship that exist among the Marvel actors. Tenoch Huerta's journey from Mexican cinema to being cast as Namor is one of talent and commitment.

By combining a very talented cast with great storytelling and even the occasional human moments behind the scenes, Avengers: Doomsday is guaranteed to attract and hold the attention of viewers around the globe just as it was planned to be the case in a superhero universe where real bonds and incredible performances still are the core of the plot.

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