'Iron Man 4' Release Date Not Happening? Robert Downey Jr. Guns Down Premature And Baseless Rumors?

While fans will get the see the Robert Downey Jr. reprise his role as Tony Stark in the upcoming movie "Captain America: Civil War," some are still wondering whether the actor will don his suit for "Iron Man 4."

Speculations are rife about the fourth installment, but Marvel has yet to confirm any rumors about the highly-anticipated solo movie.  A new report however, claimed that "Iron Man 4" could possibly not get a green light anymore because of all the other movies lined-up for the MCU.

"Despite rumors as of late that there will be an 'Iron Man 4' and that a new and younger actor will take over the role of Tony Stark and the Iron Man suit from actor Robert Downey Jr., it seems that the speculations are a little too premature and border on the inaccurate," Master Herald noted.

Several reports have already claimed that a fourth installment could have a slim chance of happening.  Considering how old Robert Downey Jr. will be at that time, sources are almost certain that another solo flick will not be underway.

RDJ recently shared his thoughts about "Iron Man 4" and his future involvement with the well-loved superhero. "In a way it's Cap 3 but for me it's like my little Iron Man 4 and then it's back to the thing we all recognize," he said according to Comicbook.com.

"Everything pulls over to the side of the road when the thunder of an Avengers thing comes through because that's how it is until it changes. If it changes," he continued.

Previous rumors claimed that Robert Downey Jr. will still reprise his role as Tony Stark in the next "Avengers" movies, but it could be possible that he will be replaced should "Iron Man 4" get the green light.

"By that time [2020] Robert Downey Jr. would be 55 years old, which could make it more difficult for the actor to continue playing an action-heavy role such as that of Tony Stark aka Iron Man," Christian Today stated.  "If the movie were to happen, it is possible the role of Tony Stark could be re-cast."

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