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Robert Downey Jr. is in every movie you want to see until 2012

Posted on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008
by Andrea Miller - Cineplex Entertainment

Robert Downey Jr.

Get ready for a lot more Robert Downey Jr.

The Iron Man star has signed on to reprise his role in the film’s sequel - no surprise there - and fill out his dance card with not one but two more Tony Stark portrayals in a third Iron Man film and superhero ensemble film The Avengers, according to Variety.com.

Downey Jr., a former substance addict, was widely regarded as a risky choice to lead a commercial film but has since proven himself to be a bona fide money maker, much like quirky indie darling Johnny Depp who steered the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise to box office gold after years of playing the prototypical outsider in much smaller films.

In addition to bringing back Downey Jr., Marvel confirmed that Jon Favreau will return to the director's chair for Iron Man 2 and serve as executive producer on The Avengers, which brings together the Captain America, Thor and Incredible Hulk characters, much to the excitement of fanboys and fangirls everywhere.

Not that Downey Jr. is exactly pressed for work these days.

The Zodiac and Natural Born Killers star is currently filming Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes, in the lead role, natch, which could prove to be another franchise bid for the talented thesp if it's as well received as the early buzz seems to indicate.

More of Downey Jr.'s blend of grinning Cheshire cat and wise ass smartie with a touch of wounded dog sounds like more of a good thing.

Iron Man 2 is due in theatres November 2010 and The Avengers will follow in 2011.

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