Robert Downey Jr will always be remembered as the actor who bought to life one of the most popular comic book characters, Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr has made us all fall in love with superhero films all over again since the release of Jon Favreau’s Iron Man in 2008.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Robert spoke about playing Iron Man and was it difficult for him.
"Each project is different. Playing Tony/Iron Man was hard and I dug deep. I had an incredible 10-year run that was creatively satisfying," he said.
When asked if Robert Downey Jr is still Tony Stark, he said, "Sure, some would think so since I’m doing tech-based climate solutions with my FootPrint Coalition and my technology-focused YouTube original, The Age of A.I. but I believe in aesthetic distance. I’m not Tony."
He further added, "I’ve done all I could with that character and can do other things now. Now, being middle-aged, you start looking at the back nine and realize this is all part of the journey and things end. I am fortunate and eternally grateful to have wound up where I have."
"I had an incredible 10-year run with Marvel which pushed me creatively. I now have tons more ambition to do things I haven’t done before. Evolving is key — the worst thing you can do is get in your own way," he said.
Robert also spoke about his fan following in India and said that his fans here are amazing. "I still can’t believe that I’ve never visited the country in person and I cannot wait to plan a trip," he said.
