'Spider-Man: Homecoming' News & Update: Robert Downey Jr. Talks About Iron Man's Possible Role

There is a lot of hype about Marvel Studios' "Spider-Man: Homecoming." The reasons for the enormous hype for the movie include the casting of actors Tom Holland and Marisa Tomei, the hiring of Jon Watts as the director, as well as the possible casting of Michael Keaton for the movie. A new reason to hype about the movie: Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man might be making an appearance.

Find out if Robert Downey Jr's 17-month-old daughter is #TeamIronMan or #TeamCap: https://t.co/UBbheGdlz8 pic.twitter.com/43XZ1ivjND

— JustJared.com (@JustJared) April 14, 2016

Robert Downey Jr. talked about his possible appearance as Iron Man / Tony Stark in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" during his "Captain America: Civil War" promotional appearance in Jimmy Kimmel Live, Slash Film reports. "Perhaps I will. We don't have a contract yet," Downey told Kimmel.

Robert Downey Jr. leaves the door open for a "Spider-Man: Homecoming" appearance https://t.co/bqEBZjhJj8 pic.twitter.com/yMM20tL4fY — Comic Book Resources (@CBR) April 15, 2016

The "Iron Man" actor also gave some positive comments about "Spider-Man: Homecoming" lead actor Tom Holland. Robert Downey Jr. called the British actor as fantastic and noted that Spider-Man was actually his favorite superhero growing up, Entertainment Weekly reports. He also noted that Spider-Man is a cool and young superhero who has a great sense of humor.

Meet Robert Downey Jr.'s smallest fan! His adorable daughter, Avri: https://t.co/rzLgnlhZgn pic.twitter.com/d1zrBDWafy

— E! Online (@eonline) April 14, 2016

Many fans believe that Robert Downey Jr. has a very big chance of appearing as Iron Man / Tony Stark in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" movie. Marvel Studios producer, Kevin Feige, has already said that some of the Avengers might have roles in the new Spider-Man movie. In the meantime, Iron Man and Spider-Man will share the movie screen for the very first time in the upcoming "Captain America: Civil War."