Watch: Robert Downey Jr.’s Screen Test for ‘Iron Man’
What’s interesting is it shows Downey playing the character with less humor than his on-screen performance
Review: ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Captain America: Civil War is not only a great superhero movie, it’s arguably one of the best ever
Robert Downey Jr. Tops Highest Paid Actors List For Third Year Running
Robert Downey Jr. leads the pack for the third year running with a rather impressive $800 million in earnings
Robert Duvall on His Role in ‘The Judge’: “I turned it down at first”
Though 83 year-old acting legend Robert Duvall has no plans to ever retire, he doesn’t have as many high-profile roles as he had during his peak in the 1970s. So when Duvall stars in a studio film like The Judge alongside current star Robert Downey Jr., it is yet another
Robert Downey Jr. Named Most Powerful Actor by Forbes
Few actors make Forbes‘ annual list of most powerful celebrities, but the ones who do have a lot of weight to throw around when it comes to making their movies. According to the magazine, the most powerful actor on the list is Robert Downey, Jr., who comes in at #10.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is Forbes’ Highest Grossing Actor of 2013
There’s a reason why you don’t see Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in a wrestling ring much anymore: he’s traded in his wrestling championships to become the 2013 box office champion as the highest grossing actor of 2013 according to Forbes. Johnson had two major hits in the past year (Fast
Forbes Names Robert Downey Jr. as Hollywood’s Highest-Paid Actor
Earlier this week news floated out that Robert Downey Jr.‘s long in the works Pinocchio movie might get an odd twist — Downey could end up playing both Geppetto and the famous puppet. While that might sound like the most terrible idea since Roberto Benigni decided to play the wooden
Robert Downey Jr. Disappoints Young Fan Who Thought He Would Meet Iron Man
As most parents can tell you, kids can be hard to please. For example, most adults would find it pretty cool to meet Robert Downey, Jr. After all, he’s a fantastic actor and comes off as quite the character in interviews.
Rebecca Hall on ‘Iron Man 3’: “This is not ever the kind of film that I wanted to do”
One of the most surprising members of the cast of Iron Man 3 is Rebecca Hall, who plays scientist Maya Hansen. Hall has had a prolific career since her first film in 2006, but had never been in any sort of big budget film until appearing alongside Robert Downey, Jr. in Iron Man 3.
Ben Kingsley: “I think when actors are playing villains, the best key is not to look at how evil they can be, but to look into their total conviction”
Without spoiling much, Ben Kingsley absolutely steals the show in Iron Man 3. He plays the Mandarin, a terrorist who controls the television airwaves in order to broadcast his vicious acts.
Robert Downey, Jr.: “Nothing pleases me more than when somebody who was awe-inspired to be working with me realizes I’m just another schmuck”
Though Robert Downey, Jr. is an acclaimed actor, in an interview with GQ he shrugs off the acclaim to point out how normal he thinks he really is what he calls a “ridiculous industry.”
Robert Downey, Jr. on Winning an Oscar: “I know it’s going to happen… That’s just a fact”
In his in-depth interview with Robert Downey, Jr. for GQ, correspondent Chris Heath ends with asking Downey if he aspires to win an Oscar. Naturally, the twice-nominated Downey responds with the familiar “it doesn’t really matter to me” answer we’re used to hearing from actors.
Robert Downey Jr. on How He Became Iron Man and How Much Longer He’ll Play Tony Stark
Though now it seems that it would be wrong for anyone else but Robert Downey, Jr. to play Tony Stark, when Iron Man was going through casting Downey was only a few years removed from a very public battle with drug addiction and hadn’t been a high profile name in even longer.
Terrence Howard Reveals That His One-Sided Contract Stopped Him From Starring in ‘Iron Man 2’
Being that Marvel Comics — which is now owned by Disney — has created an ongoing connected universe of franchises with its Avengers movies, it’s become clear now that once you sign up to play a Marvel character your character will potentially pop up in other films.
Rebecca Hall on ‘Parade’s End’, ‘Iron Man 3’ and Finding Projects That Challenge Her
Rebecca Hall has tried to stay away from blockbuster movies, preferring smaller fare like The Town and Vicky Cristina Barcelona. But, in a departure, she’ll be appearing in Iron Man 3 in May.
Robert Downey Jr. Talks Improvising, Co-Stars and ‘Sherlock Holmes’
Downey also has praise for the man play Holmes’ arch-nemesis Professor Moriarty, Jared Harris.
Robert Downey Jr. to be Honored for Contributions to the Art of Motion Pictures
At the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 14th, Robert Downey Jr. will be presented with the 25th American Cinematheque award for his considerable contributions to the art of the motion picture.