Well, we were all hoping to see Iron Man/ Tony Stark on our marvel movies again but it doesn’t seem like it will happen anytime soon! Of course, Robert Downey Jr.’s contract had ended but there were chances that he would reprise his role in flashback scenes. But it will not happen in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3. Why? James Gunn.
The director of the upcoming movie shares that he is really not interested in bringing the role of Iron Man back. Not even if some other actor plays the role. Well, that’s depressing. But James Gunn has his reasons. The director thinks that Iron Man’s arc in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was beautifully executed. He does not think there is a reason for the MCU to bring Iron Man back.
James Gunn wasn’t shading Robert Downey Jr.!
The revelation came during his famous Instagram Q & A Sessions.
A fan asked him this:
Are you interested in bringing Iron Man back?
To which James Gunn replied: