If there’s one thing comic book fans can agree on, it’s that just because a character is dead doesn’t mean they can’t return for more adventures. There could be a prequel, a miraculous resurrection, a version from another universe… there’s no limit, really. So when Robert Downey Jr. starts talking about maybe playing Tony Stark again, it’s worth paying attention.
Speaking to Esquire (via Deadline), the actor was asked if he’d ever put Stark’s high-tech armor on again to bring the character back. “Happily. It’s too integral a part of my DNA. That role chose me,” he said, before shouting out the head of Marvel Studios. “And look, I always say, Never, ever bet against Kevin Feige. It is a losing bet. He’s the house. He will always win.”
With Marvel currently in a state of figuring out its own future after some recent bumps in the blockbuster road, maybe figuring out a way to bring back one of its most beloved heroes—something that’s been part of rumors in the past—would make sense. What do you think: would you want to see Downey return to the MCU?
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