Robert Downey Jr. could have appeared in Deadpool & Wolverine as Iron Man: what prevented the cameo

Robert Downey Jr. is a name that has become synonymous with Iron Man and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His portrayal of Tony Stark on the big screen exceeded all expectations, making the actor one of the most recognizable and beloved in the world of cinema.

The death of Iron Man in the cinematic universe was a real sensation, so the return of this character to the screens could be revolutionary. Deadpool & Wolverine co-writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick told IndieWire in an interview that they planned a cameo of the legendary hero, but Robert Downey Jr. refused.

One of the most talked about moments of recent times was the news that Robert Downey Jr. could return to the role of Tony Stark in the movie Deadpool & Wolverine. For many fans, this would be a real gift.

The idea of a cameo

The co-writers of Deadpool & Wolverine planned to realize a scene featuring Robert Downey Jr. The idea was to have Tony Stark appear in a small role at the beginning of the movie, along with Happy Hogan, played by Jon Favreau.

When Deadpool used Cable's time machine to apply for a place in the Avengers and came to them for an interview, it was to be conducted not only by Happy, but also by Tony Stark himself.

In addition, the writers also talked about another interesting idea that was not realized: a scene where Deadpool would have met all the original Avengers, including Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Captain America.

Robert Downey Jr.'s refusal

Despite attempts to involve Downey in the project, the actor turned down the offer. The reason for this, as it became known later, was that he was preparing to return to Marvel in a completely different role - Dr. Doom.

This character will appear in the upcoming films Avengers: Doomsday in 2026 and Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027.

Rhett Reese admitted that at first they hoped that they would be able to realize the cameo because they did not know about the new role of Robert Downey Jr. But it turned out that this decision was not entirely realistic, given the actor's future plans.

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