Marvel Dismisses Possibility of Reviving Iron Man with Robert Downey Jr for Upcoming Film
Marvel has firmly stated that there are no plans to bring back Robert Downey Jr's iconic character, Iron Man, for any future films, emphasizing their commitment to respecting the character's legacy and not reversing his storyline
Marvel president Kevin Feige has confirmed that the company has no intention of bringing back Robert Downey Jr.'s beloved Iron Man character, who met his demise in Avengers: Endgame. Despite the wild possibilities that come with Hollywood and Marvel's multiverses, Feige has shut down rumors of Iron Man's return.
"We are committed to preserving that moment and not revisiting it," Feige told Vanity Fair. "We all put in a lot of effort over the years to reach that point, and we have no desire to undo it in any way."
Marvel is considering bringing back Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson to reprise their roles as Iron Man and Black Widow, and possibly reuniting the entire team, which could include Chris Evans as Captain America. In response to the report, Feige expressed surprise, stating he had not even seen the rumor. Johansson mentioned that it would require a miracle for it to happen, while Evans claimed to be unaware of the rumors but open to returning under the right circumstances.
The only Marvel movie fans have to look forward to for now is Deadpool 3, as it is the only Marvel movie scheduled for release in 2024.
Additionally, in the interview, Feige discussed the original casting of Downey Jr. as Iron Man. Despite his prior legal issues, Feige and Iron Man director Jon Favreau had to advocate for the actor. Downey Jr. had faced legal trouble in 1999, including arrests for drug possession and firearm-related charges, which resulted in a 15-month prison sentence. Shortly after his release, he was arrested again on further drug possession charges.
Feige expressed that the Marvel board had concerns about casting an actor with a troubled past, but he ultimately persuaded them to hire Downey Jr. after a successful screen test. Downey Jr. went on to play a significant role in the Marvel movie universe, contributing to the company's immense financial success. Most recently, Downey Jr. portrayed Lewis Strauss in the Christopher Nolan film Oppenheimer.
Editor's P/S
As a passionate Marvel fan, I have mixed feelings about the news that Marvel has no plans to revive Iron Man with Robert Downey Jr. On the one hand, I understand Marvel's desire to respect the character's legacy and not reverse his storyline. Iron Man's death in Avengers: Endgame was a powerful and emotional moment, and it would be difficult to undo that. On the other hand, I would love to see Robert Downey Jr. return to the role of Iron Man, even if it's just for a cameo. He is an incredibly talented actor, and he brought so much to the character.
I think the best way to move forward would be for Marvel to find a way to bring back Iron Man without undoing his death. Perhaps they could do a prequel film set before the events of Avengers: Endgame, or they could have him appear in a flashback or dream sequence. Either way, I think it would be a great way to give fans what they want without compromising the integrity of the story.
