'Iron Man' 4 News: Robert Downey Jr. Open to Making Movie if Mel Gibson Directs
Robert Downey Jr. has previously stated that he has no plans of making another "Iron Man" movie. In an interview, the actor spoke bluntly about the future of "Iron Man 4" as he said, "There isn't one in the pipe. No there's no plan for a fourth 'Iron Man.'"
Though he did sign a new contract with Marvel last year to appear in "The Avengers: Age of Ultron" and 'Avengers 3," fans are still clamoring for a standalone "Iron Man" movie. It was reported that earlier on in the summer, Downey left the possibility of a return for "Iron Man 4" open and he stated that it really depends on Disney and Marvel's offer.
Downey currently holds the distinction of being the highest paid actor in Hollywood today, as he reportedly got $50 million for his work on "The Avengers." But aside from the money, "Iron Man" director Shane Black believes that the actor will continue playing Tony Stark if the studio gives him more of what he wants, and apparently, what the star wants most is for Hollywood to give his friend Mel Gibson another chance.
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Gibson had a stellar career from the 1980s up to the '90s until he made some very controversial statements and had run-ins with the paparazzi that ultimately caused Hollywood to turn on him.
According to Screenrant, Downey was reportedly trying to get Gibson a stint in the Marvel family. In a recent interview with the actor, Deadline asked, "Marvel badly wants Iron Man 4 and you've said you aren't doing it. How about the idea you'll do that movie if Mel directs it?" Downey responded, "Why not? That movie would be bananas."
The website reports that several years ago, when Downey was going through some tough times and was battling drugs and the law, Gibson helped put him on the right path.
The "Iron Man" star said of his friend, "Unless you are without sin — and if you are, you are in the wrong [expletive] industry — you should forgive him and let him work … This is my [expletive] time."
"Mel and I have the same lawyer, same publicist and same shrink. I couldn't get hired and he cast me. He said that if I accepted responsibility—he called it hugging the cactus—long enough, my life would take meaning. And if he helped me, I would help the next guy. But it was not reasonable to assume the next guy would be him," he continued.
"He has changed so much," added Downey. "Nobody should make a case for somebody who just wants forgiveness but hasn't changed, but he's a fundamentally different guy."
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