Iron Man is the most popular Avengers in the squad. Of course, who would not love Tony Stark and his being a genius, billionaire, playboy and philanthropist superhero? In addition, who would not love Robert Downey Jr. for the role? These elements combined together made fans yearn for "Iron Man 4."
Despite the several Avengers stand alone films hitting the big screens, fans are still captured by the witty and funny character of Iron Man. However, reports have it that Tony Stark might die to give way to the new lead, Riri Williams the female version Iron Man.
According to Ecumenical News, chances are high that Marvel will kill Tony Stark to introduce its female version. Reports are rife that Robert Downey Jr. is aging and will soon leave the franchise, so Marvel has to make a way to continue the story of the witty superhero.
There are rumors suggesting that Iron Man will die in "Spider-Man 3: Homecoming" film. However, "Iron Man" fans will surely not love this ending for their favorite superhero. Other sources claimed that Stark will pass the baton to the next lead.
No matter how Marvel changes the storyline of Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. has already personalized and immortalized the character. It is difficult to think of "Iron Man 4" with another character in it. A new actor wearing the suit of "Iron Man" seems to degrade the character's reliability.
In fact, "Iron Man 3" director Jon Favreau admitted that he can't imagine an "Iron Man" film without Robert Downey Jr. Meanwhile, Joe Russo also added that it is impossible to replace Robert Downey Jr. for the role. In fact, for Russo, one close up of Downey Jr. is already equivalent to another actor's entire performance.
Russo thinks that if Robert Downey Jr. is done with the character, "Iron Man" franchise should disappear for a while. Marvel should wait until fans are over Downey Jr.'s influence to start a reboot.
At the time, fans still want to see Robert Downey Jr. to star in "Iron Man 4." The actor has consumed the character and personalized it that it is impossible to imagine a new face donning the Iron Man's suit.
Do you agree that there is no other Iron Man except Robert Downey Jr.? Do you agree with Joe Russo's suggestion to have a reboot but only after Downey Jr.'s specter in the franchise is over? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
