Note: we're gonna be talking at length about rumors, which may feel like potential spoilers for future movies. And now that all of Marvel's movies are arguably one expansive story, the future of Iron Man is decidedly less certain - and at the same time, way more interesting.
may always be Tony Stark, he won't always be Iron Man. Marvel Studios has merged the two personalities into one inextricably linked entity, which is why Marvel is more likely to write the character out completely rather than recasting.īut while Robert Downey Jr. There's no point arguing otherwise so much of Stark the character feels like an extension of Downey's own. Tony Stark, likewise, is Robert Downey Jr. This angered Marvel Entertainment chief Ike Perlmutter, who ordered the screenwriters to write Iron Man out of the script entirely, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. But Downey wanted Stark to have a more substantial role in the film's plot, which would give him more screen time and naturally a bigger payday. Originally, Marvel wanted to hire Downey for a small role, which would have required just three weeks of work. For ten years, YOU have copiloted the narrative.įinally, I hope these films have evoked a dialogue on equality, justice, freedom, embracing diversity, and combating intolerance with the power of partnership, sacrifice, and love.After weeks of back and forth, will he or won't he, Marvel finally announced Robert Downey Jr.'s next appearance as Tony Stark / Iron Man, playing counterpoint to Chris Evans' Steve Roger in the NSA-fueled Captain America 3.īut the most interesting part of the announcement is this behind-the-scenes blurb from Variety: Ever since Comic Con 2007, it’s been apparent that the audience (no offense, THX) was no longer just listening. It’s always been that way, no supply required without demand. a mirror! Folks who respond to mythological storytelling arc positively the propellant of all things Marvel. If you made it to the “end credits” of this anniversary edition, you’re likely a fan, so there’s your Easter egg, darlings. Almost lastly, every nemesis that Tony has encountered thus far deserves an honorable mention, so kudos to Bridges, Rourke, Kingsley, Pearce, Hiddleston, Spader, and, finally, Brolin. While I have your car, I’ll reach way back to day one, and express gratitude to Howard (our original Rhode)’), who was integral to my being cast. ‘ll extend to Reynolds as well (to further prove I’m not distributor-specific regarding fellowship). I would loathe not to include Holland (therefore Watts) in the mix, having somehow re-relaunched the most recognizable of all Marvel creations. We are more than impressed with Pratt, Lilly, Rudd, Cumberbatch, now Boseman, not to mention Larson, whom we all agree will be a fitting and capable advance guard for the second decade of shenanigans. Johansson, Cheadle, Renner, Ruffalo, Hemsworth, Evans, Olsen, and I remain close-knit. Turns out he was right yet, there were other oxymoronic keys to Iron Man’s unlikely success, namely:Īnd it goes without saying that Jackson’s presence throughout (and portrayal of Fury) have been a connective tissue, our bridge over numerous credibility gaps. “I just realized this movie’s gonna work.” joy, relief, faith, and grief all made a showing: I distinctly remember she (Gwyneth Paltrow), Favs (Jon Favreau, director), and me sitting in a dilapidated Quonset hut, talking Potts and Stark, when he suddenly swelled up with a wave of emotion. Read excerpts from Robert Downey Jr’s letter of tribute, according to The Direct.
MCU is currently at the beginning of its Phase Four. In the aforementioned letter, Downey Jr also expressed confidence in the new members of the MCU, who’ll take on the baton forward. RDJ’s “I love you 3000” became the catchphrase too. Its three phases, titled the Infinity Saga, culminated with Iron Man’s snap while wearing the Infinity Gauntlet to ensure the defeat of Thanos and bringing half the humanity back.Īvengers: Endgame ended with the death of Iron Man and worldwide tributes from fans for their favourite superhero. Marvel Studios came into being with the release of Iron Man in 2008. More from Marvel | Marvel’s Eternals first reviews: Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjiani, Salma Hayek film called a ‘cosmic misfire’, ‘MCU’s dullest in years’