Robert Downey Jr. is among the leading stars of Hollywood and enjoys a humungous amount of fan following worldwide. From being Dr. Dolittle to Sherlock Holmes to playing his most cherished role as Iron Man, he has been nothing but the best. The actor has a knack for being versatile and getting into the depth of the character. Owing to his dedication and hard work toward his movies, he has been the recipient of various accolades including, two Golden Globes and twice nominations for Academy Awards.
In the context of the popular roles of Robert Downey Jr., unanimously, Iron Man rules the heart of his fans. The actor received immense love and appreciation for his character Tony Stark and looking back, the journey to stardom has been unimaginable even for the star.
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Robert Downey Jr comments on the success of Avengers
The Avengers was the first MCU movie that brought all its superheroes together on the same ground. It was a massive risk for the directors but paid off well because the movie was received extremely well. The film had an overwhelming response and grossed over $1.519 billion worldwide.
In a press conference, Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr was asked during what part of his Iron Man evolution did he realize that he would be part of the super-successful Avengers series.
The actor humbly replied,
“When we did the first Iron Man to today, with all these folks you see up here, you know it honestly, could not have gone any better. All three franchises that we have launched so far had to work, if this didn’t work, it would have affected all of the previous franchises extremely adversely, and there is also potential for additional franchises based on how strongly people are reacting to Jeremy, Scarlett, and Mark. I am not one of those people who want to be, I just don’t understand why everything has gone this well, but that in this one instance in my life seems to be the situation.”
Robert Downey Jr’s character was killed off in Avengers: Endgame, however, rumors are doing the rounds about the return of the actor in the upcoming MCU film, Avengers: Secret Wars.
Robert Downey Jr.’s MCU journey
Robert Downey Jr is present one of the most popular and high-paid actors in Hollywood. His journey to stardom was not a bed of roses, as it included numerous trials and tribunals. The actor rose to fame with his roles in movies like Good Night and Good Luck, Soapdish, Chaplin, Sherlock Holmes, and Tropic Thunder, among many others. However, the film that gave him the status of a mega-star was the MCU franchise Iron Man.
The actor’s reputation for drug use and legal troubles made him a difficult choice for the directors. Nevertheless, Jon Favreau believed that he was the right actor for playing the role of Tony Stark. The director gave a tough fight with the studio to cast him as the lead, and eventually, they agreed to give him a chance. When the movie was released, it became a commercial and critical success.
Robert Downey Jr reprised his role for other MCU major projects, including The Avengers, Iron Man 2, and Avengers: Endgame, which became a box office hit with a worldwide gross of billions.
Avengers: Secret Wars will release on May 1, 2026.
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