Robert Downey, Jr. On Joss Whedon, The Avengers and Thor

Robert Downey, Jr. On Joss Whedon, The Avengers and Thor

In this interview with MTV, RDJ reveals that he is not actually locked into playing Tony Stark in The Avengers yet, as well as his thoughts on Joss Whedeon and his experience visiting the Thor set.

By MarkCassidy - Apr 28, 2010 03:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Avengers
Source: mtvsplashpage.com



"I don't know," said Downey when asked about his role in The Avengers. "I try not to think about that stuff, because everything changes in success, and everything changes in lack of success."

And what about Joss Whedon, the man that will(or is that still unconfirmed?)bring the team of super heroes to the screen..

"I'm not very familiar with the guy, but I will let Marvel make whatever decisions they deem appropriate," he said.

But RDJ did reveal that he has had a look around the set of Thor and he liked what he saw...

"I take it fairly seriously, as a bit of an ambassador from Marvel, it's important for me to just show up and let these guys know there's a presence and an awareness, and a gratitude, and a bit of a commiseration — because these are tough movies to pull off. I think between the casting and Branagh at the helm, I particularly feel that 'Thor' is on a really solid page right now,"

Asked what he though about Chris Hemsworth in the lead role of The Mighty one himself..

"It's interesting, isn't it? That guy is compelling even in small doses, so I bet getting to see him fully inhabit an iconic character should be good,"

Is it just me or watching that vid did his reply about Whedon come off like he wasn't saying what he really wanted to say? Maybe he's not a fan..or maybe he really isn't familiar with his work and I'm way off! Anyway, nice praise for Hemsworth there and interesting that he still hasn't fully committed to The Avengers, although having not read the script yet I guess its a smart move.
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topgooner187
topgooner187 - 4/28/2010, 4:20 PM
joshW has posted the same article
ngu13
ngu13 - 4/28/2010, 4:22 PM
1 shall stand 1 shall get deleated lol
Ryden
Ryden - 4/28/2010, 4:23 PM
Cool, if Downey says Hemsworth is cool then I'm with him!! Always liked the choice anyway but now I truly can't wait for Thor!
topgooner187
topgooner187 - 4/28/2010, 4:24 PM
fiiiight!!!!!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/28/2010, 4:25 PM
ROR: You beat me to it bud! I didnt see this when I posted mine onto the main page - could you delete it for me? :)

He'll be there for The Avengers - I'd bet my life on it! :) Good to hear that he's liking the way that Thor is shaping too...even though it's obvious that he wouldnt bad mouth it! Sounds like he has no clue who Joss Whedon is though, lol!
topgooner187
topgooner187 - 4/28/2010, 4:27 PM
and the winner is..........ROR!!!
BIGBMH
BIGBMH - 4/28/2010, 4:27 PM
@ngu13, I was totally just about to say that! I guess there's quite a lot of similar thinking going on here today!
Anyway, I like the passion he seems to have for this. He's very dedicated. Norton seemed dedicated to Hulk as well, so I'm really hoping to see more of him and his influence on the character's story in Avengers.
Hemsworth and Evans are younger, so while they'll make contributions, I expect they'll take more of a back seat creatively.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 4/28/2010, 4:33 PM
Just about Josh! Its been deleted anyway so someone else must have did the honers. Yeah I'm sure nothing major is going to come along and cause him to pull out, but it would be nice to hear that they had the full cast locked in.
ngu13
ngu13 - 4/28/2010, 4:34 PM
12 hrs to go ironman 2 ..i hope they make the avengers film at least 3hrs long
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 4/28/2010, 4:34 PM
Of course he's playing IRON MAN in AVENGERS lol! : P

He signed on the dotted line long ago, love how they try and play with ya! : D

Great stuff and heck yeah to JOSS for AVENGERS!

With MORENA BACCARIN as WASP!

; D
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 4/28/2010, 4:34 PM
ngu13 @ Rub it in dude lol! ; P
luffycapri
luffycapri - 4/28/2010, 4:37 PM
I hope thor does not have a cape in the hole movie lol if he does I just hope they make it look good on the big screen.
Layperson
Layperson - 4/28/2010, 4:38 PM
I dont' think there is anything to worry about here, RDJr's been saying for sometime now that his link to Tony Stark is not set in concrete. That hasn't changed the fact that he and Marvel have a strong relationship, in the end that's what matters most.
ngu13
ngu13 - 4/28/2010, 4:39 PM
ok 11 22min lol
countofmontecristo
countofmontecristo - 4/28/2010, 4:41 PM
this may sound like a stupid question but here i go. if rdj was on the set of thor can we expect another easter egg with stark in it.
countofmontecristo
countofmontecristo - 4/28/2010, 4:41 PM
this may sound like a stupid question but here i go. if rdj was on the set of thor can we expect another easter egg with stark in it.
ngu13
ngu13 - 4/28/2010, 4:44 PM
wow plays two heros iron man .. an the marvel ambasador
Breasticles7
Breasticles7 - 4/28/2010, 4:47 PM
Does anyone else get the feeling that The Avengers film is gonna be bad news bears :/
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 4/28/2010, 4:49 PM
ngu13 @ Heh heh heh!

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peterparker420
peterparker420 - 4/28/2010, 4:56 PM
Getting a THUMBS UP from RDJ is always a good thing as reguards to THOR and the casting!

An AVENGERS without RDJ as Iron Man, is NOT an avengers movie to me! just IMO.
topgooner187
topgooner187 - 4/28/2010, 5:13 PM
breasticles7@ definitely......... just you
Breasticles7
Breasticles7 - 4/28/2010, 5:28 PM
Hahahaha fair enough.
Heimdall10
Heimdall10 - 4/28/2010, 5:43 PM
Its really great to see that all of the avengers actors have great respect for eachother. Its good for the movie vibe ;)
blankofthedead
blankofthedead - 4/28/2010, 5:46 PM
an ambassador of marvel? yes downy ur a great actor.. but damn it hasnt been that long since u were at rock bottom ur arrogant shit... i hate this dudes attitude. I love his work and his ability to act but come on man, get over urself
JohnClayBurchett
JohnClayBurchett - 4/28/2010, 5:49 PM
I think you're way off. RDJ doesn't seem like a nerd to me. By nerd, I mean.....us :( so I doubt he is familiar with him at all.

I can't mother flippin' wait for Thor....what am i saying??? I can't flippin' wait for Iron Man 2!!! WOO HOO!!!!
ngu13
ngu13 - 4/28/2010, 5:53 PM
how many thor films are they gana make
mindform
mindform - 4/28/2010, 6:13 PM
I love RDJ and that he takes this very seriously. I liked what he said about success (or lack of success) and of course I'm hoping the best for The Avengers.
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 4/28/2010, 6:20 PM
A thumbs up from RDJ is only a step away from a roundhouse kick from Chuck Norris...

Just kiddin :P Or am I O_o
Avenger53
Avenger53 - 4/28/2010, 7:08 PM
WHAT MOVIE IS RDJ SHOOTING RIGHT NOW? The only reason I ask is that his beard is shaped a little too closely to look like his Tony Stark goatee... What's up with that?
jusme6
jusme6 - 4/28/2010, 7:27 PM
those purple sunglasses are super gay!

@Avenger: I'm sure he's doing some cameo shots for Thor or Cap.
Bimmer
Bimmer - 4/28/2010, 11:03 PM
@ Avenger53 / jusme6

uhh there was the World Premier of IM2 just the other day.. I am assuming he has his Tony Stark goatee for that very reason.
Macksimus
Macksimus - 4/29/2010, 9:47 AM
@blankofthedead

I completely agree with you, man. I hope RDJ doesn't forget what Iron Man and Marvel did for him. However, if he doesn't come back, I could care less. That's his loss.
ProfOJ
ProfOJ - 4/29/2010, 3:40 PM
im with leee,thow i dont really care who plays her i think they should throw wasp in somewhere, maybe even hank....no definatly!!!!!
marvelguy
marvelguy - 5/3/2010, 12:26 PM
Leave it MTV to send a "reporter" who speaks only vernacular/valley. About forty-seven 'likes' in under two minutes.
vakama15
vakama15 - 5/13/2010, 9:43 AM
~if RDJ bails from Iron Man, I lost all Intrests in Iron Man~
dczhen
dczhen - 6/7/2010, 6:57 AM
RDJ is Iron Man. Hope he does it.
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