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Why Robert Downey Jr. Would 'Happily' Play Iron Man Again


Robert Downey Jr. explained why he'll never say never to returning as Marvel's Iron Man

When he was cast as the lead in 2008’s Iron Man, the movie that launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Downey was rebuilding his career after a prison stint and getting sober. Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr. is now one of the highest-grossing actors of all time, but he went on a rollercoaster journey to cement his status as a Hollywood legend. Feige, however, has made it clear that bringing Tony Stark back to life — and unraveling the emotional impact of the character’s death — isn’t the plan right now.

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