Even though Tony Stark made the ultimate sacrifice and gave his life to save the universe at the end of Avengers: Endgame, almost as soon as the movie faded to black, talk had already started about a potential return. As the face of the entire McU for over a decade, Robert Downey Jr. is virtually irreplaceable, and death has never exactly been an obstacle that the comic book genre can’t overcome.
Rdj is already lined up for a cameo in Black Widow, but as a prequel, that doesn’t affect his status in the main timeline. Marvel were reportedly keen to secure his services for further projects, too, including an Ironheart series on Disney Plus, but the actor’s financial demands were said to be a stumbling block. One that he’s since softened his stance on following Dolittle’s dismal performance at the box office.
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Rdj is already lined up for a cameo in Black Widow, but as a prequel, that doesn’t affect his status in the main timeline. Marvel were reportedly keen to secure his services for further projects, too, including an Ironheart series on Disney Plus, but the actor’s financial demands were said to be a stumbling block. One that he’s since softened his stance on following Dolittle’s dismal performance at the box office.
Marvel Reveals New...
- 7/11/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
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