Iron Man 4 Update: Robert Downey Jr. Demands that Mel Gibson Takes the Director's Seat
Iron Man and Marvel fans are waiting for Robert Downey Jr. to reprise his role as the Iron man for an Iron Man 4 movie.
It's unfortunate that Robert is stubbornly insisting this time that he will only take the Iron Man 4 project if Mel Gibson takes part in the movie production as its director.
Robert told Deadline when asked about the issue, "Correct...Why not? That movie would be bananas. Nobody should make a case for somebody who just wants forgiveness but hasn't changed, but he's a fundamentally different guy. But honestly we are talking about a competitive business and it all comes down to this: because he is so gifted as a story teller and a director, I don't know that he requires some sort of mass forgiveness. He and I are so similar in so many ways. He really, honestly is the first to admit his character defects and also is just a great, great collaborative guy".
It's totally natural that Robert defends his friend Mel, and to think that whatever is Mel's reputation today, the project is still perfect if Mel Gibson takes the director seat. Why? In the past, Mel did the same for Robert when Robert had drug issues; Mel Gibson took Robert for a role in his movie "The Singing Detective" in 2003, despite the fact that Robert was then just released from prison, and wasn't exactly the actor to hire. Mel also made sure that Robert was insured for the film, when Hollywood didn't. Look at both their works, and you can tell that the two have an eye for talent.
Robert Downey Jr. and Mel Gibson have been friends since their work together in "Air America" back in 1990.
