Robert Downey Jr. really is the man of the moment. After his crash a few year ago, most people thought his career was over, but he slowly built a come back since 2000's turn in 'The Wonder Boys'. That come back exploded this year with 'Iron Man' and 'Tropic Thunder'. With a trilogy deal for the Iron Man franchise, and a cameo in 'The Incredible Hulk' he seems to be the super hero of the moment.
Now we get the news that Marvel is going to assemple those pesky 'Avengers'. Downey Jr. has renegotiated his deal with the studio to officially reprise his role as Tony Stark in the 3rd 'Iron Man; and 2011 'The Avengers'.
I am loving the cross polination. It is like when Buffy, Willow and Oz appeared in 'Angel'....so damn cool, and also helps create a sense of a real universe.
Also going in this direction is Don Cheadle who has taken over the role of James Rhodes originally played by Terrance Howard (apparently Howard wanted too much money so they got rid of him). Cheadle is going to appear in both films as well.
As for the who is playing Captain America, The Hulk and Thor, well we will have to wait and see, although it would be cool if Ed Norton came back.
However the question begs to be asked. What about the others?
The original 'Avengers' consisted of Ant-Man, Wasp, Thor, The Hulk and Iron Man and this was since inception. Later on, when The Hulk realizes how much the others fear his unstable personality, he leaves, only to be replaced my Captain America, who eventually becomes leader. One would think they are going with this story arc, but they would have to include Ant-Man (who can shrink and control ants) and Wasp (who can shrink and grow wings as well as fire blasts of energy from her hands).
They may not be as well know, but are still important to the Avengers universe. Plus with all these male super heros it risks becoming a sausage factory.
We need some estrogen in there.
Perhaps there is room for 'Black Widow'?
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