It is clear that LucasFilm wants to replicate the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, that is why they commissioned a film from Kevin Feige to be directed by Taika Waititi, and insider information indicates they also want to sign Robert Downey Jr. for one of their new projects.
Currently, Disney is planning 3 Star Wars movies and the actor who started with Iron Man (2008), one of the most profitable franchises of all time, could soon join another popular cinematic universe which has proven very profitable for the company, and could prove to be the same case for the actor as well.
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Now that Downey's time as Iron Man has come to an end after the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019), he must explore new options and it is already rumored that he wants to expand the story of Sherlock Holmes beyond the cinema and make the jump to TV series on the streaming platform HBO Max.
He would have to choose his upcoming roles well since The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle (2020) was not quite successful since it only raised $245 million worldwide on a budget of $175 million. And if in the end Robert Downey signed for Star Wars, it would be a major breakthrough.
A Major Leap for Robert Downey Jr.
According to the latest reports, Disney would create a specific character for Robert Downey Jr. to fit in as well as possible, although it has not yet been revealed which project it will be. But it is undeniable that it would be amazing to see the man we once knew as Tony Stark/Iron Man wield a lightsaber.
Hopefully, the filmmakers involved will allow him to use some of his signature sarcastic wit to bring a bit of levity to the movie. It would be great if they could confirm this news soon because it is certain to be a great boost for the franchise, especially after the Disney+ series are generating more interest than the planned projects that are going to be released a few years from now.
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