Just when everyone thought that "Iron Man 4" is definitely happening and Robert Downey Jr. will play the famous genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, Tony Stark, a new report claims that Robert Downey Jr. may no longer reprise his iconic role.
'Iron Man 4' will not be the same without Robert Downey Jr.
It has long been rumored that after a couple of featured appearances of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in a series of blockbuster films, the actor is ready to hang his famous suit up.
But then again, Robert Downey Jr. himself confirmed that "Iron Man 4" is definitely happening during his guest appearance at the Ellen DeGeneres show back in 2014.
When Ellen DeGeneres asked him if there will be an "Iron Man 4," Robert Downey Jr. didn't beat around the bush and firmly said "yes!"
Sow what does this mean?
'Iron Man 4' will hire a different actor to play Tony Stark?
Could it be that "Iron Man 4" is indeed happening but Robert Downey Jr. will not play Tony Stark a.k.a Iron Man anymore?
It's no secret that Robert Downey Jr. is born to be Iron Man and there is no better actor to portray the role in "Iron Man 4" if Robert Downey Jr. decides to not be a part of the fourth installment.
If Robert Downey Jr. will not return as Tony Stark in "Iron Man 4," it is safe to say that fans would rather not see the fourth installment than to have another actor play the role.
Robert Downey Jr. to reprise role in 'Iron Man 4'
After all the whispers and speculations of him not wanting to be Iron Man anymore, Robert Downey Jr. shared he is still willing to return as Tony Stark in "Iron Man 4" while he was promoting "Captain America: Civil War" back in April.
"I feel like I can do one more," Robert Downey Jr. said as he stared straight at the camera, making it even more intense on how willing and dedicated he is to his "Iron Man 4" role.
With all these "Iron Man 4" rumors, one thing is for sure though, we will still be seeing Robert Downey Jr. in his famous red suit when “Avengers: Infinity Wars Part 1” debuts in 2018 and “Avengers: Infinity War Part 2" releases in 2019.