Robert Downey, Jr. Keeps an Iron Man Head at Home

Robert Downey, Jr. Keeps an Iron Man Head at Home

The title star of Iron Man 2 said that he took the movie "more seriously than any other movie," but he's stil waiting for his own personal suit of armor.

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By bsprecher - Apr 18, 2010 03:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Iron Man 2
Source: MonstersAndCritics



Considering actor Robert Downey, Jr. (RDJ) has two Academy Award nominations under his belt, his recent comments about Iron Man 2 should be thought of as highly complimentary to comic book movie fans:

"It's mind-blowing to me because I'd always felt like I wanted to - and could - do something like this. I have probably taken Iron Man 2 more seriously than any other movie I've ever done, which is appropriately ridiculous for Hollywood."

RDJ admitted that he helped himself to a bit of coolness from the set of his superhero flicks:

"I have an Iron Man head at home and various other bits downstairs but my home isn't a shrine to Iron Man. But I think it's cool."

RDJ went on to say that he's still waiting for his request for a full suit of armor to be granted:

"The producers keep telling me that they're going to give me a suit with all the bells and whistles but I still don't have it. I don't know, maybe I should get it in my contract. It would be great to have one at home - a talking point."
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KevinBacon01
KevinBacon01 - 4/18/2010, 4:05 AM
First of all i would i like to say that i would love to have a full iron man suit in my house. Secondly im so glad to see that RDJ is taking this role as seriously as he is, hopefully it will show in the movie.
bsprecher
bsprecher - 4/18/2010, 4:07 AM
@elephantknowsbest: Now, THAT'S how you get a "first" that's worthy! Thanks for commenting!
bsprecher
bsprecher - 4/18/2010, 4:08 AM
BTW, when I interviewed RDJ at SDCC '09 I asked him if he had a suit of armor and he said that it would be cool, but a little ostentatious. I guess he changed his mind.

And, yeah, how sick would it be to have your own suit at home!?!
Relevant
Relevant - 4/18/2010, 4:12 AM
Well fact he said it would be a talking point (and only that) shows that even though he takes his work way serious and loves it, his home is still his home and not a shrine to his work. (which I think is awesome). RDJ has it going for him and keeps a level head about him. I wish more actors were this way, then our cbms (and Hollywood) would be a lot more effective
KevinBacon01
KevinBacon01 - 4/18/2010, 4:12 AM
dude I know, especially if you could wear it, i dont think i would ever take it off. I would go to work in it lol Dude ive always wondered how tall is RDJ? He seems like he would be short, but i always pictured Iron Man as being tall, but you cant really tell in the movie. lol random question i know : P
bsprecher
bsprecher - 4/18/2010, 4:27 AM
@elephantknowsbest: I'm 5'10" and we were at about eye-level when we met. Of course, he was bouncing around on his toes so it was hard to gauge...

@teabag: Thanks! Yeah, seems like it. Where have you been? Haven't 'seen' you in a while?
Relevant
Relevant - 4/18/2010, 4:28 AM
I read he is 5 feet 8 inches tall....
bsprecher
bsprecher - 4/18/2010, 5:04 AM
@Relevant: That could be right. Like I said, he was literally bouncing around. That dude was bursting with energy.
OverCross
OverCross - 4/18/2010, 7:17 AM
I'd keep one
Rodimus9
Rodimus9 - 4/18/2010, 8:22 AM
I'd rather have a predator suit....I'd scare the sh*t outa peolpe!
DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 4/18/2010, 8:30 AM
Cool stuff Brent!

I could see him bouncing around. After he quit the drugs and alcohol he got deep into herbs (no, not those herbs). He carries a briefcase around with him with all sorts of natural items. So, it wouldn't surprise me if he was buzzing on some ginger root or gingko biloba or who knows what.
mgalusick
mgalusick - 4/18/2010, 9:49 AM
I know I'd want one.
Zero
Zero - 4/18/2010, 10:26 AM
Awesome article, Brent. It's always fun to read interviews with RDJ, and he sounds like a great guy to talk to. Hearing that he took this role for Iron Man 2 very seriously is great news, especially for CBM fans. May 7th just cannot come soon enough. Me and my friends are definitely going for the midnight launch, that's for sure.

And I, too, would love to have the suit of armor. Don't think I'd have room for it anywhere in this house, but I'd make room! lol Or the helmet. Definitely wouldn't mind having that helmet.
rodsvilaca
rodsvilaca - 4/18/2010, 10:50 AM
I can't even say if is RDJ looks so good like a ZORRO type of hero, and looks so LATIN, that I always think about Tony Stark named like ANTONIO instead of ANTHONY. But who cares!
48and2
48and2 - 4/18/2010, 3:04 PM
Agree Rickly - pure genius.

After watching Chaplin again, and listening to Richard Attenborough's (the man who directed Ghandi lol, as most of you know) praise for and comments about the man, and what he brought to that project - him taking IM2 "most serious" is a mindblower.

I think alot about him. Also with Sherlock Holmes, he was born to play that role, because of his facility with Chaplinesque miming and costumes (arguably better than Basil Rathbone).

I know I'm always saying it, but I'm almost certain that scene in Iron Man 1, when he's riding in the Humvee and they're playing "Back in Black" is an homage to his return to big budget epics - because he started off as Mr. Chaplin "The Tramp" in the black suit.

I think we're in for something profound and spectacular with IM2 if what he's saying there is true (which I'm sure it is).
luv1138
luv1138 - 4/18/2010, 3:16 PM
I have a head of Iron Man at my house too ... yea, I wish!
48and2
48and2 - 4/18/2010, 4:11 PM
@NITROBOT - I'm not gonna research it, but he doesn't look Latin to me. Actually looks relatively Anglo (or maybe Eastern European) with maybe a bit of Jew. He's not "conventionally handsome", but definitely not a bad looking guy. Just his nose is a tiny bit big and flattened - other than that, very well proportioned face. Am always laughing at that scene in Holmes where he puts the fake nose on, because at first I thought it was his real nose, and was like "isn't he supposed to be in disguise? lol".

Anyway shit... you guys watch after IM3, he'll get a hall of armor.

jjmeylar
jjmeylar - 4/18/2010, 8:13 PM
@48and2: I was thinking the same thing, man. lol
TheNameIsBetty
TheNameIsBetty - 4/19/2010, 12:14 AM
Stop getting firsts @elephantknowsbest
lol its getting ridiculous
Scorpioxfactor
Scorpioxfactor - 4/19/2010, 1:25 PM
Just give him the suit Marvel, You cheap B@&%$#$S!!
Scorpioxfactor
Scorpioxfactor - 4/19/2010, 2:18 PM
@ Fartman, elephantknowsbest is having fun. That is what being first is all about. I mean he is talking about the article. But yeah he should give up a couple firsts so someone else can snatch em up.
bsprecher
bsprecher - 4/21/2010, 4:29 AM
Just found out I will be attending the Iron Man 2 premiere in L.A. on Thursday and the press junket on Friday! Stay tuned for more!
olasia
olasia - 6/25/2010, 4:52 AM
About how tall Robert is:
http://film.onet.pl/zwiastuny/0,69156,8,1,322,fotonews.html

I like his smile in this situation. Looks like he's posing!
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