Editorial: Who Can Replace Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man

Editorial: Who Can Replace Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man

I am The Comic Critic and I'm here to give my thoughts on Iron Man and who would be a perfect replacement in the future of his character.

Editorial Opinion
By ComicCritic - Aug 10, 2012 07:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic

Hello and I'm The Comic Critic,

Iron Man started the Marvel Universe craze in 2008, it is no wonder why helped with Robert Downey Jr's excellent charisma playing the character and feeling deeply in the role unlike any actor. It was as if he was born as Tony Stark himself but did not see his potential yet. But sadly all great things must come to an end. His time as Iron Man is almost over, Robert's contract for the role is not looking so well. Also not say Marvel has enough money alone to pay him to do the role again. Well this is just a thought if in a few years bound possibly after The Avengers 2 Marvel would look to find a replacement actor for the role. But who in the world would ever match his power performance or ever come close to doing so. Well I have carefully researched a list of 5 great actors who is perfect in doing so. Read on my fellow comic users!



5 - Ed Helms

Known for his work in The Office and the recently hit blockbuster series The Hangover, he is a great comedian and actor. While he does not exactly match Downey's charisma he does indeed match one similar to Tony Stark's personality.



4 - Matthew McConaughey

He is a great actor well known to both Drama,Action, and a few comedy films. I can safely say if they use him, it will be as good as Daniel Craig in 007. He also has the billionaire look going down for him. We can get a much more serious and deadly Iron Man from him.



3 - Benicio Del Toro

I know most of you will say using him is just jumping the gun based on his background. But why not a different Iron Man with an another ethnic background plate. He has started in a mix of action and comedy films I think he also has the talent to pull of this role easily. Only time would tell if he is willing to accept a role like this.



2 - Charlie Day

Here's an actor similar to my first choice Ed Helms. He comedic style comes very close to him. He may seem really young for the role of Iron Man but a few years down the line he would be perfect.



1 - Chris O' Donnell

You guys may be thinking, the former Robin actor? How would he be any good in this role. Just to say he has matured a lot since those movies and has gone off to star in better projects so far. He certainly does not have the Downey or Stark look but it's a fresh start. If they were looking for a new one why not a much different route instead of going the same path. He definitely has some hints of charisma and personality looking at his interviews so lets also give this choice a shot at it.



Well out of all these choices who would be the best one to replace Downey. If you have any other suggestion's post in the comments below and I'll check it out.
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RunDTC
RunDTC - 8/10/2012, 7:47 AM
kong
kong - 8/10/2012, 7:51 AM
LOL! Both your articles suck!
LP4
LP4 - 8/10/2012, 7:57 AM
Odd choices to say the least. I can't honestly see Ed Helms nor Matthew McConaughey as the character. Charlie Day is way too puny and weasely to be Iron Man/Tony Stark, sorry to say and Benicio Del Toro? I don't want to racial-categorize Tony Stark but come on man.

Nice attempt but unfortunately not one of these are a good choice. I would go with Tom Cruise but...he's in...a weird place right now :P
LP4
LP4 - 8/10/2012, 8:00 AM
Oh and I forgot Chris O'Donnel...yet another random choice on your part.

Before RDJ got the role in 2008, I honestly believed Tom Cruise could have made a great Tony Stark, he looks the part and he's a great actor, does great action films and can pull off the slick attitude.

If RDJ hangs up the helmet, I'd go with Tom Cruise.
hellfire
hellfire - 8/10/2012, 8:02 AM
@Run LOL
@CC LOL

and for this article plus the avengers logo you designed and the Boll article really? lol mate don't let them put you off I'm finding them highly amusing as well as the feed back you're getting
LP4
LP4 - 8/10/2012, 8:04 AM
@ComicCritic- Yeah and there's no denying that he has the natural attitude of Stark in many of his films as well. Plus he looks the part and he's an action-star. It just seems perfect.

LP4
LP4 - 8/10/2012, 8:09 AM
@ComicCritic- Perhaps but Cruise is the last one i can think of other than RDJ for the role. Give me some time to think of some qualified actors.
RunDTC
RunDTC - 8/10/2012, 8:11 AM
Cruise plays himself in every movie? have you seen Collateral or Tropic Thunder?
LP4
LP4 - 8/10/2012, 8:11 AM
Jensen Ackles doesn't look the part at all but they can change him up a bit to look the part. He's a decent actor...he could pull it off maybe. Plus he is still "unknown" enough to be able to give the audience a fresh new look at IM.

The audience would hardly be able to judge the guy based on his resume.
LP4
LP4 - 8/10/2012, 8:12 AM
@RudDTC- My thoughts exactly plus he looks so much like Stark and he's great with action scenes.
hellfire
hellfire - 8/10/2012, 8:13 AM
@CC Good for you, keep em comming.
LP4
LP4 - 8/10/2012, 8:17 AM


LP4
LP4 - 8/10/2012, 8:20 AM
After RDJ I can think of no one but Cruise. But i found this picture on google images. People also want Dylan McDermott for IM...interesting.

LP4
LP4 - 8/10/2012, 8:21 AM
@CC- Like I stated earlier, Cruise is...in a weird place right now. He has some problems but doesn't everyone? I seem to remember RDJ had drug issues and prison problems but he MADE HIS COMEBACK when he took on the role of Iron Man. Who knows, maybe it could do the same for Tom Cruise

;D
SimyJo
SimyJo - 8/10/2012, 8:23 AM
Irreplacable - even if you did CGI-scan him at Tony Stark's prime (AKA: now) - for future Iron Man CGI animations (final fantasy spirits within-style) -you'd still need his voice performance, which maybe he could still supply as he ages.

Buy yeah, RDJ IS Iron Man - As live-action film...Irreplacable.
LP4
LP4 - 8/10/2012, 8:29 AM
Jake Gyllenhaal is actually a pretty good/solid choice. Dylan would look the part though and seems more manly. I think my main issue with JG is he looks too baby-faced. Not a bad thing but...just not IM. I think Dylan could bring out the MAN in Iron Man =D
xcrementus
xcrementus - 8/10/2012, 8:30 AM
thx for the article JackyTimish...whoops, i meant UnknownHeroX...or whatever you're calling yourself these days.
RunDTC
RunDTC - 8/10/2012, 8:31 AM
what about Joseph Gordon-Levitt?
MrBlueSky
MrBlueSky - 8/10/2012, 8:32 AM
These suggestions are terrible all over. Are you on some sort of drug? And the only actor I can see replacing RDJ after he retires is Patrick Dempsey:

hellfire
hellfire - 8/10/2012, 8:37 AM
I don't know why but I could see Dempsey more as Strange
LP4
LP4 - 8/10/2012, 8:39 AM
Or Dempsey could be Doom
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 8/10/2012, 8:41 AM
Are you being serious with these two articles, or are you just writing things that you know most will disagree with just to get a rise?

I mean lets face it, you can not be serious about Uwe Boll directing JLA.
MrBlueSky
MrBlueSky - 8/10/2012, 8:44 AM
Dempsey is too much of a pretty boy to play Strange. I admire his enthusiasm for the role, but I don't see him as Strange.
hellfire
hellfire - 8/10/2012, 8:50 AM
I always thought that Strange was drawn as a good looking bloke

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