UPDATE: Robert Downey Jr. Joins The Cast Of SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING As 'Tony Stark'/'Iron Man'
We were expecting this, but it has now been confirmed that Captain America: Civil War star Robert Downey Jr. has signed up to star in Spider-Man: Homecoming next year. Hit the jump for details...
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Robert Downey Jr. wil reunite with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Homecoming, returning to the role of Tony Stark just over a year after we'll see him as Iron Man in Captain America: Civil War. The actor has reportedly closed a deal to star in Marvel and Sony's reboot, and while no details about what he'll be getting up to have been revealed at this stage, it wouldn't be surprising to see him take on a fairly sizeable role as you just know that the latter studio will want him to have a presence in the trailers and posters! Will he be joined by any other Avengers?
That remains to be seen! Regardless, Downey Jr. has joined a cast which also includes Maria Tomei, Zendaya, Tony Revolori, Laura Harrier, and possibly Michael Keaton. The trade adds that while the actor's last negotiation added him to Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 and Part 2, his contract was once again renogiatated for Spider-Man: Homecoming. Do you want a Spider-Man/Iron Man team-up?
UPDATE: Deadline now says that Michael Keaton has dropped out of talks to star in the movie.
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