Robert Downey Jr. On The Other ‘Avengers’ Character He Would’ve Liked To Play

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Former Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. revealed which Avengers character he would’ve like to play in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Robert Downey Jr. is often considered one of the best actors of his generation. Besides Iron Man, the actor has also played Sherlock Holmes and Charlie Chaplin in his prolific career. With so many superhero movies coming out, many actors are returning the genre to play different characters. The most recent example of this is The Dark Knight trilogy star Christian Bale, who is in talks for Thor: Love and Thunder.

While promoting Dolittle, Robert Downey Jr. did an interview with BBC Radio 1 where he was asked questions from kids. One of them was which superhero would he have liked to play if he didn’t play Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr’s response might surprise you:

“I can’t think of any red-blooded American boy that didn’t imagine themselves as Spider-Man growing up. However, looking back on it now — also because I’m just such a Jeremy Renner fan, and he made it so cool, particularly when he turns into Ronin [in Endgame] — I would say Hawkeye would be my go-to.”

You can watch the entire interview with Robert Downey Jr. below!

Do you think Robert Downey Jr. will ever star in another superhero film? If so, who would you like to see him play? Lex Luthor? Sound-Off in the comments below!

Here is the synopsis for Avengers: Endgame:

The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios’ grand conclusion to twenty-two films, “Avengers: Endgame.”

Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Avengers: Endgame stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Jon Favreau, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Josh Brolin.

Avengers: Endgame is now available on Digital HD, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD.

Source: BBC Radio 1

Ryden Scarnato

Ryden Scarnato

Ryden's affection for all things DC, Marvel, and Star Wars has led him to entertainment journalism at Heroic Hollywood as a News Editor.