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Robert Downey Jr. to Reboot Sherlock Holmes Franchise on HBO Max

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After a decade of playing the MCU's Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. hasn't slowed down following his exit from the Marvel franchise in 2019's Avengers: Endgame . In addition to producing projects like Netflix's Sweet Tooth and Warner Bros.' Perry Mason , the Iron Man actor also starred in 2020's Dolittle and was recently cast in Christopher Nolan's star-studded 2023 film,  Oppenheimer .  Still, the Marvel star hasn't forgotten his past successes. While the actor continues to praise Marvel Studios and is open in his advice to Marvel's new stars, including Moon Knight 's Oscar Isaac, Downey is still invested in the character of Sherlock Holmes, who he first played in 2009.  ADVERTISEMENT Amidst rumors that the actor could reprise his Iron Man role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness , a new report claims that Downey's focus isn't on the MCU, but rather on reviving and expanding that other successful f...

Robert Downey Jr. Gave Oscar Isaac the Best MCU Advice

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Moon Knight  follows the story of Oscar Isaacs's Steven Grant as he grapples with the fact that he shares a body with a mercenary named Marc Spector, who later transforms into a superhero that acts as an agent for the Egyptian God, Khonshu. Isaac's MCU debut is special in so many ways one of them being he portrays a character with a dissociative identity disorder.  Throughout Moon Knight 's promotional push, Isaac has expressed a strong passion for his Marvel character. ADVERTISEMENT The Star Wars sequel trilogy actor previously  called the show  "(his) baby"  while admitting that he hopes it blows the fandom's collective mind. On top of that, Isaac also proclaimed that Moon Knight is the "best risk" he's ever taken.  In the weeks leading to the series' premiere, Isaac indicated that the upcoming series is the  "first legitimate character-study"  since 2008's  Iron Man,  saying that  "mayb...

Will Robert Downey Jr. Return as Iron Man? Morbius Star Hopeful for MCU Crossover

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In just a few days, Sony Pictures will be back in action with Jared Leto's Morbius , adding to the expanding narrative in its Spider-Man Universe. While early reviews ahead of its April 1 arrival aren't promising, this will be the first Marvel movie of 2022 before Marvel Studios returns in a big way with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness . Marvel Studios is already teasing a massive number of wild cameo appearances in its second solo Doctor Strange movie, taking what Spider-Man: No Way Home did and taking things to a whole new level. From Patrick Stewart's nearly confirmed comeback as Professor X to rumors of Robert Downey Jr. reprising Iron Man again, this Multiversal sequel is packed to the gills with excitement. ADVERTISEMENT Downey's return, in particular, would be quite the shock when taking into account that he's already put in more than a decade of work as Tony Stark since 2008. Even so, the impact he made on superh...

Robert Downey Jr. Reflects on Tony Stark’s Avengers: Endgame Death

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Of all the A-listers that have driven the Marvel Cinematic Universe forward since 2008, none were as pivotal in its development as Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man. Kicking off his journey as Tony Stark in the franchise's first movie, he would make ten total appearances in eleven years before meeting his end in 2019's Avengers: Endgame . Although his three solo movies and appearances in Captain America: Civil War and Spider-Man: Homecoming added to his legacy, Downey shone brightest in the four Avengers team-up films. Endgame solidified his mark on the franchise as Tony worked out the science behind time travel, helping bring half the universe back to life before his unforgettable sacrifice. ADVERTISEMENT Tony's death in Endgame became the true culmination of everything the Infinity Saga built, especially as Tony snapped his fingers with his classic catchphrase "I am Iron Man." Recently, Downey looked back on this historic MCU ...

Moon Knight Star Compares Oscar Isaac’s Performance to Robert Downey Jr's

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Robert Downey Jr.: the man who helped launch the MCU empire. Much praise can be heaped upon his iconic portrayal of Tony Stark aka, Iron Man, a role he played over ten times total. And with the character's untimely demise, which was met in 2019's  Avengers: Endgame,  much has been said both in-universe and in the real world regarding who will be the next Iron Man-level superhero to grace the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Enter: Moon Knight. Fan-favorite actor Oscar Isaac is set to take on the role of the lesser-known hero in March's upcoming solo series on Disney+. The part promises to be a juicy one for Isaac, as Moon Knight suffers from dissociative identity disorder, with each of his alter-egos taking on a life of their own. ADVERTISEMENT So far, fans know about the timid Stephen Grant and the gun-for-hire Mark Spector as well as the costumed identities of Moon Knight himself, and the suit-and-tie-clad Mr. Knight, who will surely constitute s...

Yes, LeBron James Just Quoted Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man

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One of the strongest bonds of the MCU thus far has been between Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark and Tom Holland's Peter Parker. Holland's web-slinger made his debut during 2016's Captain America: Civil War , which is where Stark recruited the young hero to join his team against Steve Rogers and his allies.  Since then, Stark and Parker's partnership has continued in the web crawler's solo film debut, Spider-Man: Homecoming . The Jon Watts-directed film explored the pair's bond, mainly through the lens of an adorable yet strict father-son relationship.  ADVERTISEMENT Now, it appears that Stark's mentorship of Parker has lived on through a hilarious viral moment from one of the NBA's best players of all time. Lebron James Channels His Inner Iron Man  On January 26, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 106-96, but the win was not the only headline that made rounds on social media.  At the 2:47 mark of the ...

No Way Home Just Set Up Robert Downey Jr.'s Marvel Return

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Spider-Man: No Way Home serves as a monumental entry in the Spidey franchise for a whole host of reasons. Commercially, the film has excelled, breaking all kinds of records and joining movies like Avengers: Endgame  and Black Panther  in the billion-dollar club at the box office. Narratively, the film has also made huge strides, incorporating characters from previous  Spider-Man  franchises and pushing forward the Multiverse storyline initiated by  Loki  and continuing in  Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness . Beyond the wild ramifications of its Multiversal premise, the film also does something quite interesting in terms of the characters it draws from earlier franchises. More than just smashing through the barriers between properties past and present, No Way Home breaks new ground in the way it resurrects characters long believed to be dead. ADVERTISEMENT In doing so, it also paves the way for the return of other deceased heroes, including th...

How Robert Downey Jr. & Hugh Jackman Inspired the MCU's Kingpin

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Villains are a big part of what makes superhero films work. As people say, the hero is only as strong as their antagonist. From Tom Hiddleston’s Loki to Josh Brolin’s Thanos and Michael B. Jordan’s Killmonger—the MCU has plenty of iconic figures on that front. Recently, another big bad re-entered the spotlight, one who hadn’t been seen since his show’s cancelation in 2018: Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin. Wilson Fisk showed up in Marvel Studios’ recent streaming series Hawkeye , where it was revealed that he was the big man behind the curtain. Leading the Tracksuit Mafia, the crime boss eventually crossed paths with Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye and Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop. Fans were over the moon to see both the actor and character back on screen. ADVERTISEMENT D’Onofrio’s performance has been heavily praised since he first debuted in Daredevil , and his dynamic with Charlie Cox is a part of some of the best superhero content out there. With such high rega...