Robert Downey Jr.: I am Iron Man

[The Hammer]

Robert Downey Jr.: I am Iron Man
Posted Oct 1st 2006 6:00AM by TMZ Staff
Filed under: Movies
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Robert Downey Jr. has been tapped to play the Marvel comic book character "Iron Man" in its film adaptation. Downey worked out and grew a goatee in the hopes of convincing the producers that he was the right man for the job.

The complex character of Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) is far more complex then meets the eye. In fact, the similarities to Downey's own life are uncanny, as the character is a man whose life is plagued by substance abuse and chaos.

Marvel Entertainment executive Kevin Fergie said "We cannot think of another actor better suited to bring one of Marvel's crown jewels to the big screen."

Filming will begin in February.

Credit: tmz.com

[demolition89]

I hadn't even given Robert Downey Jr a passing thought, but this could turn out to be Brilliant Movie magic.

[flamesoffury]

someone fill me in.. ironman.. wasnt there a movie about this? or was it different?

[Kyal_Cena]

It sounds like good casting but can jon favreau direct an action film

[The Hammer]

No it has not been done Flames. It is a ovie based on a comic book. They have wanted to do it for awhile though.

[demolition89]

KYAL_CENA wrote ~ "It sounds like good casting but can jon favreau direct an action film"

If ANG LEE (Mr. "Art House") of all people was tabbed to direct the Incredible Hulk movie, why not Favreau for Iron Man. I have much more faith in Favreau to knock this flick out of the park!