Robert Downey Jr. no longer attached to Cowboys & Aliens

Robert Downey Jr. no longer attached to Cowboys & Aliens

Our favorite comic book actor has to drop a role in the upcoming film.

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By ecksmanfan - Jan 12, 2010 12:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Cowboys and Aliens
Source: SuperHeroHype.com

The boys over at Super Hero Hype are reporting that Robert Downey Jr. had to drop out of the upcoming film "Cowboys & Aliens" due to a scheduling conflict.

Had RDJ stayed on, he would be re-teaming with his "Iron Man" pal, director Jon Favreau who will be remaining on the project. Production is expected to begin later this year with a release date some time in the summer of 2011.

The Sci-Fi/Western is based on the graphic novel that shows us what would happen if aliens showed up in the 1800's. The script was written by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Damon Lindelof. "Cowboys & Aliens" is being distrubuted by Dreamworks entertainment.

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StrangerX
StrangerX - 1/12/2010, 6:08 AM
I can't say that I'm mad about it. To be honest I really think he should focus on the Sherlock Holmes sequels, and Avengers movie.
longbowhunter
longbowhunter - 1/12/2010, 6:33 AM
Kinda' sucks. Downey and Favreau make a good team. Oh well lets hope RDJ moves forward with better things!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/12/2010, 8:13 AM
I'm glad not becoz of IRON MAN but don't want RDJ in every comic book movie, hell we get that with [frick]ing NIC CAGE!!! ; P
imnotwearinghockeypants
imnotwearinghockeypants - 1/12/2010, 9:28 AM
Good. There is such a thing as over exposure.
akthunder
akthunder - 1/12/2010, 9:37 AM
Good gives him time to do a Holmes sequel and IM 3.
DeathWalker
DeathWalker - 1/12/2010, 10:07 AM
TROPIC THUNDER 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dmon
Dmon - 1/12/2010, 11:12 AM
How does it give him more time for IM3 if Jon Favreau is busy on this film?
Triptheorist
Triptheorist - 1/12/2010, 11:33 AM
Never read the comic, the picture however reminds me of firefly.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 1/12/2010, 12:13 PM
Well, I've never read this so I was never too bothered about this anyway! Maybe he's too busy because of The Avengers!?
Ryden
Ryden - 1/12/2010, 12:23 PM
@LEEE- He's only been in two lol! ;D

And anyway I love RDJ but this never really bothered me, its The Avengers and IM3 I worry about
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/12/2010, 2:42 PM
Ryden @ HOLMES is a sorta cbm lol! ;D

Gotta admit though this COWBOY & ALIENS sounds very original! : D
OverCross
OverCross - 1/12/2010, 4:38 PM
i thought that farveau and downey were a good team and we'd see more projects

maybe later
Julesimanerd
Julesimanerd - 1/12/2010, 10:58 PM
SOunds good to me. more time for Iron Man!!
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