Robert Downey Jr. Would ‘Happily’ Return to Marvel, but His ‘Avengers’ Directors Say ‘We Closed That Book’ on Iron Man After ‘Endgame’ Death

Robert Downey Jr. is one of the first of many truly perfect casting decisions that Marvel made when building the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, he was very nearly not cast as Iron Man.

Robert Downey Jr. has said that he does not agree with Chris Hemsworth’s critique of his performance in Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder.The 2022 film was the fourth instalment in the MCU that focused primarily on Hemsworth’s character, and in a new interview, the Australian has said that he feels like he became “a parody” of himself in the film, and that he “didn’t stick the landing”.“Sometimes I felt like a security guard for the team,” he added.

Robert Downey Jr. is standing by his friend and costar Chris Hemsworth.

Chris Hemsworth and Robert Downey Jr. are celebrating Jeremy Renner‘s recovery after the snow plow accident he suffered at the beginning of 2023.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo were responsible for some of Marvel’s biggest box office hits, from “Captain America: Civil War” to “Avengers: Endgame,” but they don’t necessarily believe superhero fatigue is to blame for the studio’s recent struggles. Marvel had a tough 2023 with two flops: “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “The Marvels.” Speaking recently to GamesRadar+, the directors said that Marvel’s current issues boil down to the changes in how people absorb media: It’s a Hollywood-wide issue, not just a Marvel one.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor When “The Sympathizer” showrunner and director Park Chan-Wook brainstormed ideas for HBO’s newest miniseries, one scene struck him as a “quintessential American institution and represented the idea of America.” It took place in a steakhouse with several characters coming together. Based on the best-selling novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen and set at the end of the Vietnam War, “The Sympathizer” follows a captain, played by Hoa Xuande, in the South Vietnamese army who’s secretly spying for the North Vietnamese communists. As Saigon falls and the U.S.

Robert Downey Jr. has expressed interest in reprising his role as Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Which presents a problem, since he died at the end of Avengers: Endgame.

If The Marvel Cinematic Universe wobbled in 2023 because of the poorly received ‘Ant-Man 3’ “The Marvels,” and “Secret Invasion” series, many might argue part of that is the loss of its big stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Scarlett Johannsson in the post “Avengers: Endgame” universe. All three of their characters, Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow, respectively, either died or were essentially taken off the battlefield (Captain America came back from his time travel exploits as an old man).

Robert Downey Jr. might be willing to suit up again as Iron Man in another Avengers movie. However, two Marvel directors are not so sure about that.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details of the first episode of HBO‘s limited series The Sympathizer, which premiered on April 14.

Robert Downey Jr. has said that preparing for his role in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer was like “picking fly shit out of pepper”.Back in March, Downey Jr.

There is so much going on in Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 2015 novel “The Sympathizer” that it would take a team of true craftsmen even to attempt to unpack it in episodic form. HBO is lucky they hired one of the best in Park Chan-Wook, a supremely and undeniably talented director.

Jodie Foster has revealed that she shared her concerns for Robert Downey Jr. while directing him in a 1995 film.Speaking to Esquire for its profile of the actor, Foster opened up about her experience directing him in the Thanksgiving comedy Home For The Holidays.Beginning production in 1995, the film overlapped with Downey Jr.’s struggles with addiction and crime, having been arrested in 1994 for possession of heroin, cocaine and a gun.The Silence Of The Lambs star said that she “took him to one side” before saying: “Look, I couldn’t be more grateful for what you’ve given in this film.

Robert Downey Jr. and Sandra Oh are stepping out for the premiere of their new HBO series!

Jodie Foster is opening up about her concern for former co-star Robert Downey Jr‘s addiction struggles.

Jodie Foster recalled telling Robert Downey Jr. she feared for his future amid his struggles with addiction in the 1990s. During an interview with Esquire, the 61-year-old actress reflected on directing the 59-year-old actor in the 1995 Thanksgiving comedy-drama "Home for the Holidays." At the time, Downey was battling substance abuse problems that later led to multiple arrests on drug-related charges.

We’re in a weird place culturally in Hollywood. Many in Tinseltown want to combat rampant and increased antisemitism—look at the Jonathan Glazer comments during the Oscars— and yet many still tolerate folks like Mel Gibson, seemingly a notable exception in the industry, perhaps because he was such a beloved figure at one point.

Mel Gibson is forever grateful for his “Air America” co-star Robert Downey Jr. after the Oscar winner defended him following his 2006 arrest in Malibu.

Mel Gibson has thanked Robert Downey Jr. for his support following his past scandal in which he was arrested for anti-Semitism.In a new cover story with Downey Jr.

Mel Gibson is crediting friend Robert Downey Jr. for being “generous and kind” after he was shunned from Hollywood.