As expected, Marvel Studios gave exciting updates at the annual San Diego Comic-Con 2016 panel last weekend as to what fans will be expecting from the motion picture studio. Shockingly, there was no mention about the highly-anticipated "Iron Man 4." So what does this mean?
READ: 'Iron Man 4' Release Date, Spoilers, News & Update: Marvel Confirms Robert Downey Jr.'s Exit?
Ever since the existence of "Iron Man 4" was mentioned, there were a lot of controversies surrounding the beloved franchise. With no "Iron Man 4" news and updates revealed at the Comic-Con 2016 Marvel Studios panel, it seems like the fans should start getting worried about the fate of "Iron Man 4."
READ: 'Iron Man 4' Release Date, Spoilers, News & Update: Robert Downey Jr. Will Not Reprise Role?
Vine Report points out the absence of the lead star of "Iron Man 4" in the Marvel Studios panel at Comic-Con 2016, Tony Stark a.k.a. Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr. Although it is not the first time that Robert Downey Jr. skipped the Comic-Con event, his no-show in the recent Comic-Con 2016 added fuel to rumors like him not reprising his role, or passing his baton to a 15-year-old girl.
It has long been rumored that after a couple of featured appearances of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in a series of blockbuster films, the actor is ready to hang his famous suit up. But then again, Robert Downey Jr. himself confirmed that "Iron Man 4" is definitely happening during his guest appearance at the Ellen DeGeneres show back in 2014.
After all the whispers and speculations of him not wanting to be Iron Man anymore, Robert Downey Jr. shared he is still willing to return as Tony Stark in "Iron Man 4" while he was promoting "Captain America: Civil War" in April. "I feel like I can do one more," Robert Downey Jr. said as he stared straight at the camera, making it even more intense on how willing and dedicated he is to his "Iron Man 4" role.
If Robert Downey Jr. will not reprise his role in "Iron Man 4," who do you think is the best actor to replace RDJ? Write down your choice in the comment section below!
