‘Iron Man 4’ Rumors, Latest News & Updates: ‘Iron Man’ Sequel Happening In 2020? Marvel To Recast Robert Downey Jr.’s Role For A Woman?

Marvel has yet to officially announce if "Iron Man 4" is under development even though several fans are clamoring for another sequel. As a matter of fact, "Iron Man" actor Robert Downey Jr. has also expressed his willingness to reprise his role as the renegade billionaire superhero Tony Stark.

What's really interesting, however, are the "Iron Man 4" that recently circulated. Even though Downey Jr. is more than willing to do another installment as he admitted during his interviews, Marvel fans still have to wait until 2020 for a potential "Iron Man" stand-alone movie.

'Iron Man 4' Happening In 2020?

It is no secret that the future of "Iron Man 4" to materialize soon remains uncertain but fans need not worry. The reason? Robert Downey Jr. will reportedly appear in three more movies as Tony Stark aka Iron Man.

In the next three years, Downey Jr. will make a big screen appearance in "Spider-Man: Homecoming," which is expected to be released in July 2017. He will also be a part of the "Avengers: Infinity War" part 1 and 2, which will be released in 2018 and 2019 respectively, Christian Daily notes.

Given the movie projects schedule of Marvel, "Iron Man 4" might be released in 2020, after Downey Jr. is done on his previous commitments. Despite the three-year timetable for upcoming Marvel films, Downey Jr. is still willing to do another "Iron Man" sequel.

"I don't know how long I'll do it for. I'll keep playing Iron Man for a couple more years, I guess," the 51-year-old "Sherlock Holmes" actor told The Daily Star.

'Iron Man 4' Rumors

Details regarding the much-anticipated "Iron Man 4" sequel have been scarce but latest rumors claimed Marvel might recast Robert Downey Jr.'s role for a woman. In fact, rumors have it that Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow (played by actress Scarlett Johansson) will be the one wearing the "Iron Man" suit.

In spite of the fact that this rumored "Iron Man 4" concept may sound absurd, the suggestion reportedly has a basis. According to Christian Times, the concept is based on the story in a Marvel's "Ultimate" comic book where Tony Stark gave Natasha Romanoff her own Iron Man suit during the time when they're still a couple.

Unfortunately, Stark and Romanoff's love story did not end well. The reason? Romanoff became a conspirator who's working against the Ultimates. She's also responsible for killing Jarvis, Stark's butler.

Robert Downey Jr. Other Movie Plans

Meanwhile, "Iron Man 4" seems unlikely to materialize soon since Robert Downey Jr. reportedly has other movie plans with his good friend and veteran actor Mel Gibson. Even though it has previously reported that "Iron Man 4" will be directed by Gibson, Downey Jr. said he and his pal have other projects in mind.

"It was an offhanded remark to a journalist and friend," Downey Jr. explained in a Reddit AMA post. "I have other projects in mind for Mel and I - sooner than later the Marvel Roster will be made public and all questions will be answered."

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