Robert Downey Jr.’s asking price is reportedly too high
Tony’s journey came to a fitting conclusion in Endgame. Having Tony, a notoriously selfish character, give his life to save others was a great way to wrap up his story-arc. But that is not the last time fans see Tony in action.
Downey reportedly reprised the role for Scarlett Johansson’s upcoming film, Black Widow, which is set prior to the events in Endgame. The movie is due to open in theaters in May and could be the last time Downey appears as Iron Man in the MCU.
That said, inside sources claim that Robert Downey Jr. has been negotiating a return to the MCU. The only problem, per the sources, is that Downey is asking too much money to reprise the role.
Iron Man was the movie that launched the MCU back in 2008, and Downey’s performance has been a driving force behind Marvel’s success for the past decade. Despite his contributions, sources claim that Marvel is not interested in paying Downey.
Who else does Robert Downey Jr. want back if he returns to the MCU?
Apart from the money angle, Downey has reportedly asked the studio to bring back one of his favorite co-stars. According to We Got This Covered, the actor will only return to the MCU if Gwyneth Paltrow reprises her role as Pepper Potts.
Downey reportedly argued that Pepper’s story is hugely important to Tony, especially if they figure out a way to bring him back from the dead. He also allegedly asked Marvel to feature her more in previous movies.
The only issue with the request is that Paltrow has said that her time in the MCU is over. We can only hope that the actress would change her mind if Downey returns, but that could be something that makes or breaks the deal.
Downey, of course, has not commented on the rumors surrounding his return to the MCU. Until we hear something official, fans will just have to wait and see how this one shakes out.
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