The much awaited Iron Man 4 release date has been set. However, Robert Downey Jr. is not yet confirmed for the role.

News Everyday reported that Tony Stark with his Iron Man suit will again excite fans in 2019, the year for its release. Yet, whether it is still Robert Downey Jr. or not or who will play as the genius, industrialist, playboy and inventor Tony Stark are not yet confirmed.

It was further said that the reason why Robert seems not mentioned is that the actor is too old for the role and that superhero characters are meant for youngsters. In connection to this, the Tony Stark's sidekick in Iron Man 3 might take the role instead. Ty Simpkins, very young and has already appeared in Iron Man film is said to replace Robert.

Other reasons were reported by Chattsports Net. One, it might due to the huge fee the actor has that Marvel Studio hesitated to get his service that is $50 million. Second, the Iron Man story has already been utilized by the three franchises, so, the Iron Man production might reset and there will be a possible recast, leaving Robert behind.

This was disagreed by many including Iron Man director Jon Favreau. He said he can't imagine another actor for the role. He also said that he can't imagine how fans and Marvels could. Robert Downey Jr. has talent, acting abilities and prowess that made him the one element that unified everything making the Iron Man franchise a success. The director added expressing confidence on Robert's capabilities. The fans would also surely not be happy with this news.

All Iron Man sequels have been played by Robert Downey Jr. and were certified box office hits. It would be unsure how moviegoers will accept the last.

But News Everyday said that Iron Man is not part of Marvel Phase 3 lineup to be out in 2020. Therefore, Iron Man 4 is unlikely to be out in 2019 because Marvel usually announced in advance their list of films.

Although it was reported that Robert Downey Jr. might not play the lead role in the Iron Man 4 but his character would still appear in the upcoming Marvel movies such as Spider-Man: Homecoming that will premiere on July 2017.

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