Robert Downey, Jr. has signed on to play the title character for Marvel Studios highly-anticipated Iron Man feature. This film will be made idependently by Marvel & will be distributed by Paramount Pictures for a May 2nd, 2008 release.
Filming begins in February 2007.
2006-10-02 06:50:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Comics & Animation
I personally liked that choice. Downey Jr. has shown consistently high acting ability if he can keep his person life in control. And actually some of his personal struggles could help him identify with Tony stark (who is an alcoholic).
I am really looking forward to this movie. Even more so now.
2006-10-02 07:07:10 · answer #1 · answered by Fire_God_69 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Robert Downey, addict, Tony Stark, addict. Sounds like stunt casting to get people talking. The thing is I agree Robert Downey Jr. can act so that's okay. By the way for the other answerer's, Stan Lee does not control Marvel, he is however a profit participant when they make movies ( being one of the creators of the character, he should be) . My guess is the special effects will be the star, so they could've got Martin Short for the lead and it wouldn't have hurt the box office.
2006-10-02 13:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by Android365 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seems like a very, very strange casting choice to me. I think he brings depth to the character of Tony Stark, but the suspension of disbelief for the Iron Man persona will be tough... I just don't think Shell head is a character that lends himself to RDJ's greatest talents, which lie on the border between drama & comedy.
2006-10-02 07:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by C-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great casting Marvel has done it again!!!!! who would know more about alcohol/substance abuse than Robert Downey jr? He is funny, he is a great actor, one question though is he gonna wear the mustache?
2006-10-02 12:50:28 · answer #4 · answered by snoop_dougie_doug04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a great pick Downey is an Oscar actor with a shady past but what star does'nt have one he will bring depth to Tony Stark who is conflicted like himself they are trying to get Terrance Howard for War Machine it a good fit
2006-10-02 08:47:55 · answer #5 · answered by D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bad choice i think, it should be Tom Cruise but due to their break up in company, i think the choice went to Robert. But dont understand why him? He is so "OLD" is Ironman that old? There are so many other choices.
2006-10-02 13:39:21 · answer #6 · answered by monsterlee88 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate to hear that. Quite possibly, the coolest comic character there is - played by him. I'm surprised they didn't go all the way and pick Val Kilmer.
2006-10-02 06:52:25 · answer #7 · answered by Vosot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people responsible for casting must be on drugs like he used to be.
2006-10-02 07:45:35 · answer #8 · answered by sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is okay. It is a shame they are going to Iron Man now. Any thing for a buck stan lee?
2006-10-02 07:25:38 · answer #9 · answered by caitie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont care whos cast i go to see the movie hopefully its not crap like fantastic four the punisher and the spiderman movies and we all know ghost ricer will suck
2006-10-03 06:29:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋