Throughout his time on the Avengers: Endgame set, Robert Downey Jr. reportedly had one loopy demand for his time engaged on the MCU epic.
Downey has opened up on quite a few events in the previous few years about his time in Marvel Studios’ greatest film, talking about his closing moments within the MCU whereas sharing perception into his expertise with the franchise.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Request on Avengers: Endgame
Trade insider Joanna Robinson joined The Ringer’s The Watch podcast to debate Robert Downey Jr.’s time on the Avengers: Endgame set.
This added to her work on the lately launched behind-the-scenes guide detailing the MCU’s historical past and future, titled MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios.
Robinson visited the Endgame set whereas working for Self-importance Truthful in 2017, revealing that it was “ice chilly within the studio” resulting from Downey Jr.’s request that the set be regulated to that temperature:
The Watch Podcast: “What’s the vibe [on Marvel Studios sets]?”
Robinson: “The vibe is attention-grabbing… It is – this is not within the guide, so it is unique to The Watch – it is ice chilly within the studio as a result of that is how Robert Downey Jr. likes it. So everybody else needed to layer up, as a result of Robert Downey Jr. likes issues at a sure diploma…”
She additionally confirmed that Downey Jr. “has his personal trailer contained in the studio” outdoors of the trailers for the remainder of the case, wanting again on how the OG Avengers actors would all hold with one another between takes:
“There’s the little ocean of trailers outdoors of the studio, however then Downey has his personal trailer contained in the studio. And so, between takes, everybody hangs out in a single spot. So you possibly can simply see Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Renner are all type of sitting round, enjoying video games, and speaking to one another. After which barely off have been Sean Gunn and Karen Gillan as a result of they weren’t OG Avengers… They have been in their very own little duo, however they’re in that film.”
As for Downey, Robinson recalled him being “off in his personal world,” with stars like Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, and Chris Hemsworth all bonding over their last expertise collectively within the MCU:
“After which Downey is off in his personal world. And that is type of the between-take vibe. Nevertheless it very a lot seemed to me like these have been the graduating seniors, like ScarJo and Chris Evans and Hemsworth, they simply have been by means of it for some time, they’ve simply been by means of it for some time, they’ve recognized one another without end…”
Will Robert Downey Jr. Return to the MCU?
At this level, it’s anyone’s guess whether or not Robert Downey Jr. has seen his time as Tony Stark formally finish for the MCU.
For Part 4 particularly, producer Stephen Broussard famous that his comeback wasn’t “on the desk” as the primary set of Multiverse Saga initiatives targeted largely on new characters.
Nevertheless, MCU co-star Mark Ruffalo lately stored the door open to a possible return for the franchise’s first main man, saying “something may occur” at a Comedian-Con occasion in early 2023.
Suspiciously, Downey averted the subject of a return altogether when requested a couple of potential Iron Man 4 whereas selling his new work, not addressing the film in any respect when requested straight concerning the possibilities of it taking place.
And whereas the MCU star is definitely nicely educated within the artwork of hiding what he is aware of (if something), many are already seeking to the long run to see the place the OG Avenger may very well be again in motion ought to Marvel need extra from his hero.
All of Robert Downey Jr.’s MCU appearances can be found to stream on Disney+. MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios is now obtainable on Amazon.