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[Raguel]

Searched and didn't find this posted. Take this with a grain of salt as it is from Aintitcoolnews, but they apparently know whos playing Tony Stark:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30225.
It's Mr. Rehab himself, Robert Downe Jr. Interesting choice, if a little bit old for tony stark but considering how much of an asshole he is in the comics recently, i think it's a decent choice.

 

[aparisi2274]

isnt tony stark black?

 

[suaveric]

no, he's white. and a drunk. i think this could work, the suit does all the heavy lifting anyway (literally)

 

[Raguel]

isnt tony stark black?

I think you're talking about War Machine, who is black. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Machine

 

[HyperZone<3]

Robert Downey Jr., action hero.

It doesn't sound right, but the guy is an immense talent and he's not going to be doing much butt-kicking outside the suit. Heck, I've heard of worse ideas.

 

[temp]

Sounds pretty good, actually.

 

[sonatinas]

isnt tony stark black?

His heart is.

 

[Escape Goat]

His liver is.

fixed

 

[Bad_Boy]

I always thought tony stark was latino, damn Its been a while. :'(

 

[echoshifting]

I like it. My only problem is the 'stache. Tony Stark has probably the snappiest mustache in comics. I dunno if Downey can pull it off...

 

[Dynamite Shikoku]

I'd rather Liam Neeson

 

[Holtz]

Great choice. Downey Jr. knows his stuff, and he can play a great Tony Stark, specially with his drinking problem in the sequel. Good call. For those that don't know how Stark looks like, and for some comparison:

Downey with a stache and a black eye. :lol

 

[SpeedingUptoStop]

Well, I'm sold.

 

[G-Fex]

WHAT!?!?

 

[Dan]

Interest in Iron Man film rising...

 

[echoshifting]

Okay, I'm sold.

 

[Raguel]

I wonder if they'll do a scene in which Tony uses the helmet as beer bong and drinks from it.

 

[Raistlin]

Interest ... DRAMATICALLY rising.

 

[demon]

I was about to say, Leonardo Dicaprio?

 

[Raguel]

I was about to say, Leonardo Dicaprio?

No, fool!!!!

 

[lordfroakie]

Dont worry, some stunt man will be wearing the suit and doing all the action stuff anyways:lol .

 

[Mandark]

isnt tony stark black?

 

[Raguel]

Dont worry, some stunt man will be wearing the suit and doing all the action stuff anyways:lol .

Like in real life!!!

 

[black_13]

Sold!
Guy can act and he's a favorite of mine now in a big role.

 

[Ristamar]

Against all odds, I was kinda hoping for Vince Vaughn. He would have been a kickass (and hilarious) rich playboy/drunkard Tony Stark...

 

[Dan]

In case anyone cares, the trades have confirmed this.

 

[Callo Merlose]

I don't like the shape of his head. Should've gone with an unknown. Tony Stark is strapping and handsome, neither of which describe Robert Downy Jr.

This is the only accurate portrayed he might be able to pull off:

Sometimes I feel
Like a motherless child

 

[AgentOtaku]

This is turning out to be an interesting production

....also cool that Jon Favreau is directing

 

[Jacobi]

Seems like a great choice for me. But still, this will not deliver (not one comic movie has yet imo), I'll watch it nevertheless.

Somehow I already fear they'll cut the drinking out of the movie... ISN'T SOMEONE THINKING ABOUT THE CHILDREN ???

 

[Solo]

Downey casting is possibly even more inspired that Bale for Batman. I fully support this news!

 

[Raguel]

Seems like a great choice for me. But still, this will not deliver (not one comic movie has yet imo), I'll watch it nevertheless.

Somehow I already fear they'll cut the drinking out of the movie... ISN'T SOMEONE THINKING ABOUT THE CHILDREN ???

Actually, the alcoholism won't be prominent in the movie, but it will be mentioned. They are gonna deal with that in the second movie. Drunk Tony FTW.

 

[SofaKing]

thats surprising. i support this news

 

[AlphaSnake]

Awesome! This is amazing news to me. I love Robert Downey Jr.

 

[Outcast2004]

thats surprising. i support this news

Strangely, so do I. He really seems he can bring the dramatic edge that this character really NEEDS.

 

[Outdoor Miner]

Shoulda been Kevin Kline!