Robert Downey Jr is set to become the highest paid movie actor of all time, with his latest role earning him significantly more than $80 million. It was announced on Monday that Robert is making a surprise return to the Marvel Universe as the Fantastic Four villain Doctor Doom in two new Avengers movies. The actor will reportedly net more than $80 million in salary, with further payouts expected in performance escalators which will give him a share of box office revenue.