Recent reports suggest that Robert Downey, Jr.(Iron Man, Avengers) may be trading iron for a new wood varnish with talks of him playing opposite himself in the long gestating Pinocchio project developing at Warner Bros. Early reports pointed to Downey, Jr. playing the renowned fairy tale character's creator, Geppetto, however there is now speculation he will be providing his acting talent for Pinocchio as well. It is unclear at this time whether Downey, Jr. will simply be providing the voice for the character, or motion capture as well.
Readers may recall Tim Burton was originally attached to direct Pinocchio, but sources now say that Robert Downey, Jr. may be reteaming with Tropic Thunder director Ben Stiller for their novel take on the children's storybook character.
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