Known for his portrayals of Tony Stark and Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Robert Downey Jr. recently joined Rob Lowe’s Literally! podcast to share his experiences and feelings about his work in the superhero franchise.
Robert Downey Jr. feels his acting as Iron Man is being screened
Robert Downey Jr. said he believes his performance as Tony Stark was one of the best acting performances he’s ever done, but he thinks it went a little unnoticed because of the genre of superhero movies.
When Downey Jr’s phone rang during the podcast, prompting speculation about Marvel news, the actor humorously dismissed the idea. Lowe jokingly suggested that Downey Jr. make a comeback as Tony Stark, offering him a substantial fee and a share of the profits from future films. This amusing banter led to a more thought-provoking discussion about Downey Jr.’s post-Marvel career.
Downey Jr. has candidly stated that he felt “exposed” after leaving the Marvel universe, where he believes he did some of his best work. He expressed a feeling that despite the depth and quality of his acting, the recognition of his performances may have been overshadowed by the superhero genre. The actor considers that leaving Marvel in 2019 was a pivotal moment in his career that ushered in a new phase.
Since saying goodbye to Iron Man, Downey Jr. has appeared in various projects, including Christopher Nolan’s film Oppenheimer, Dolittle, released in 2022, and Sr.
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