Robert Downey Jr. Talks Iron Man 2

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Robert Downey Jr. Talks Iron Man 2

April 3, 2009

Entertainment Tonight talked to Robert Downey Jr. about Iron Man 2, which begins filming on Monday. Here's an excerpt from the interview:

"The film is almost entirely about character, and yet we still have twice as much action as we did last time, so it's going to be nuts," Robert tells our own Thea Andrews of the super sequel, set to start filming Monday. "Essentially 'Iron Man 2' is about looking behind the armor, or the armature, of a superhero. It's one thing to say you're Iron Man, it's another thing to be fully ready to do that."

As for co-star Scarlett Johansson, who plays the femme fatale Black Widow in the sequel, Robert says, "We've been rehearsing and she's in insane shape. She's getting lean and mean."

Iron Man 2, opening May 7, 2010, co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell and Samuel L. Jackson.

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Posted by: Calvin Lee on April 3, 2009 at 12:06:46

Wow! This seems to be great!

Posted by: IronFan72 on April 3, 2009 at 12:07:43

Very cool, can't wait for some production stills.

Posted by: Batzarro: http://bestgeekeverpr.blogspot.com/ on April 3, 2009 at 12:08:11

A character centric pieace, that's good. Should be interesting!

Posted by: John on April 3, 2009 at 12:09:15

More action YYYEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!

Posted by: hahahaha! on April 3, 2009 at 12:10:15

no, you´re not, hahahahaha!

Posted by: BulletSpeed on April 3, 2009 at 12:12:00

This is going to be awesome. Unlike that pos that is X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

Posted by: ronnie on April 3, 2009 at 12:12:40

I like it when some one thinks they're first and then once it gets posted they find they're like the 5th person to post it. you'll gettem next time captian squiggle.

Posted by: nyy11 on April 3, 2009 at 12:14:20

great cast. and probably gonna be an even better movie

Posted by: RoughNTumble on April 3, 2009 at 12:14:33

"Iron Man" was great, a real breath of fresh air to the superhero movie genre. I hope they keep the same kind of irreverent tone from the first film. I am curious, however, to find out how they will tie in this episode with the whole Avengers franchise. Any information out there yet on possible easter eggs in this film, ties to The Hulk, Cap, or Thor?

Posted by: forgotten testicle on April 3, 2009 at 12:18:35

Captain squiggle is a biatch, slow typin retard lookin ball sniffin turd lickin fart bubble eatin fool

Posted by: ur momma on April 3, 2009 at 12:22:39

i hope its not another superman 2/spiderman 2 where the hero finds himself and then doesnt want to be a hero no more..then the bad guys presents him harm and he returns...i loved the first so my expectations are really high for this one

Posted by: fortyozdog on April 3, 2009 at 12:23:35

wolverine coulda been better.but hopefully it isnt a big let down like watchmen.epic my ass.

Posted by: Hal's Conscience on April 3, 2009 at 12:25:56

I'm impressed with Marvel's Iron Man franchise. It succeeds as an action adventure film, and now has tremendous potential to delve into a very fertile character. There are many possibilities here, and I am interested in seeing what happens. I am confident in Favreau (sp) and RDJ. This could very well be Marvel's flagship franchise.

Posted by: ronnie on April 3, 2009 at 12:26:39

Ah I remember the days when the internet was still new and exciting. I was a wee lad, and crude, random and anonymous comments seasoned with swearing was the thrill of a life time. Then I grew up and realized its actually quite odd and un-healhty to do that. Please forgotten testicle, treat others as you want to be treated. peace.

Posted by: old fan from the 80s on April 3, 2009 at 12:32:03

she's lean and mean

i hope that she will be wearing tights and a push up bra

Posted by: Jeramy PBF Studios RedbeardsBooty.blogspot.com on April 3, 2009 at 12:43:38

I really hope this movie doesn't suck.

Posted by: In coming news on April 3, 2009 at 12:44:29

X-Men movie: FBI called in after Wolverine is leaked onto the net

In a statement, the studio said: "We immediately contacted the appropriate legal authorities and had it removed. We forensically mark our content so we can identify sources that make it available or download it. The source of the initial leak and any subsequent postings will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law - the courts have handed down significant criminal sentences for such acts in the past.

"The FBI and the MPAA [Motion Picture Association of America] also are actively investigating this crime. We are encouraged by the support of fansites condemning this illegal posting and pointing out that such theft undermines the enormous efforts of the filmmakers and actors and, above all, hurts the fans

Posted by: Wolverine_X on April 3, 2009 at 12:52:57

Awesome news. Favreau next we have Avengers ok?

Posted by: Alex Trebek's 'stache on April 3, 2009 at 13:00:07

"Character centered" doesn't guarantee a great movie, but I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt, RDJ.

Come to think of it, why doesn't RDJ play a double role as Rhodes AND Stark? He makes a great black guy, and that cuts out one less major actor.

Posted by: TheDarKnight on April 3, 2009 at 13:10:34

Still won't top Batman.... Never... Sorry Robert Downey Douchbag... Shouldn't have talked so much smack about other comic book movies and maybe then you're movie WOULD have been the most anticipated... loser

Posted by: fandom is the only way on April 3, 2009 at 13:10:37

this is going to suck! Everybody knows it is.. every single movie that's released in theatres blows chunks. The only great movies are the ones nobody has ever heard of. The rest are never faithful to the original radio shows or comics. why do they even make movies? i mean, only us real fans know what the world wants. we are the only ones that have a clue about REAL entertainment! we are so lucky to be so smart and can look down at the stupid people that are feed this crap like sheep...everybody agree? i thought you would.

Posted by: SHIELD on April 3, 2009 at 13:11:41

Supreme Headquarters International Espionage Law-enforcement Division are recruiting heroes with "unique" abilities to assist an extra-government intelligence and security organization dedicated to protecting the nations and peoples of Earth from all threats, terrestrial or extraterrestrial

Posted by: JohnyB on April 3, 2009 at 13:12:41

RDJ is the man its gonna be a great movie

Posted by: SHIELD on April 3, 2009 at 13:19:20

SHIELD does not condone the illegal theft of properties belonging to Marvel Enterprise and its existing films

Posted by: spideymouse on April 3, 2009 at 13:24:31

haha 'stache, that's hilarious.

"I'm the dude playing the dude disguised as another dude!"

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