Kevin Feige breaks silence on Robert Downey Jr.’s possible return as Iron Man

Kevin Feige breaks silence on Robert Downey Jr.’s possible return as Iron Man – There are many rumors about the character’s return in Avengers: Secret Wars

By Megan Sauer

All Marvel fans already know that the UCM is going through a somewhat difficult time. This cinematic universe still has a lot to offer, but it seems that some bad decisions and the departure of the pillars of the brand have completely changed the landscape. That is why many followers hope to see certain actors such as Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson return , but it is Robert Downey Jr. who draws the most attention for his farewell in Avengers: Endgame. In a new profile about the actor, Kevin Feige clarified rumors about Iron Man’s alleged appearance in future Marvel installments.

‘Iron Man’ marked the way for the MCU

Marvel adaptations were dispersed among various producers and creators, which worked at the time because it was simply not possible to think of unifying these heroes under a franchise. When the company announced several new projects, fans did not immediately understand the future plans for the saga and simply considered that the company would work on trilogies of these heroes. However, things changed completely with the premiere of Iron Man – El Hombre de Hierro.

To begin with, the film attracted a lot of attention from critics for having a quite interesting cast and for having Robert Downey Jr. as the protagonist, since even then he was considered a risk for productions due to his complicated past. The film not only became a huge seasonal hit, it also renewed the actor’s name and gave new life to his career in Hollywood, in addition to establishing a promising future for Marvel with a post-credits scene that confirmed that, from now on, From now on, all these characters would develop within the same world.

Taking a big risk in the process, Marvel achieved something incredible to win over the fans of these heroes and completely change the perception of these types of film adaptations. It is true that not all the titles of their first phases were a success, but considering that they were in formation, viewers had no problem in forgiving and forgetting to keep the saga active until the arrival of The Avengers – 92% that allowed critics and the public create other expectations for the franchise.

Robert Downey Jr. ‘s Tony Stark became the axis of the MCU and many suspected that Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame would mark the end of his path, but in any case the character’s sacrifice during the fight against Thanos It became a very important event for fans. In fact, these films, which also fired other characters, raised the stakes for the company that has not been able to match its success with its new proposals.

Will Iron Man return in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’?

As many fans want to return to the good times, there are many rumors that the company is thinking about using Iron Man in some way, either by reviving the character or introducing another version within the multiverse, something that would fit with Avengers: Secret Wars . However, in a new profile of Robert Downey Jr. by Vanity Fair , Kevin Feige seems to clarify that this will not happen:

We are going to preserve that moment and we are not going to touch it again. We all worked very hard for many years to get there, and we would never want to magically undo it in any way.”

Although Kevin Feige assures that the actor will always be part of the Marvel family, he is sure that everyone has already emotionally overcome that farewell, so he does not see a return possible without a clear justification. Joe Russo , co-director of these films, also admits that they promised the interpreter that it would be the last time he would play Tony Stark, so he does not believe that he wants to return or that the character will work in this new stage of Marvel.

Of course, fans will not stop speculating about it, and for many it is the only way to remember the power and scope of the MCU, but it would be a double-edged sword because they should not depend on nostalgia and easy ways out if necessary. who intend to keep the franchise high for another decade.