All signs are pointing to the same sad reality : “Iron Man 3” will be the last solo Iron Man movie to star Robert Downey Jr. Sure, he’ll take the $50 Million Dollar check and show up for “Avengers 2” but that will probably be about it. Sobs heard round the world.
Let me wipe away the tears and say I find this truly unfortunate. Mr. Downey Jr.’s work is always appreciated and with Iron Man and the Sherlock Holmes flicks, the rapid fire actor has proven that he has a knack for bringing to life classic characters while giving them the Ol’ Downey Jr. spin.
I want more!!! I propose that Downey Jr. continue the trend and bring even more important and timeless roles to life. I’m open to more suggestions but here is what I have so far…
Javert- Les Misérables.
This one will be easy. I’m proposing that they take last year’s Oscar nominated film, re-shoot all of the sloppy Russell Crowe crap and insert RDJ singing the role of stiff armed antagonist. I don’t know if Rob’s singing is all that much better but I do know that I cannot be any worse.
Santiago- The Old Man and the Sea. .
This one is personal as it is my favorite Hemingway novel. In fact, it is the only Hemingway novel I’ve read. I terrible with the classics. But I’ve see the Spencer Tracy movie version and I think Robert Jr. on a boat talking to giant marlin for 90 minutes sounds like bliss. Throw a tiger on the boat while you’re at it and make it a “Life of Pi” mash-up. Kate Winslet too. Make it the ultimate “On a Boat” flick.
Batman-.
Time for a re-boot, right? In fact let’s go all the way on this one. The only way a proper “Justice League” movie will ever get done is if DC lets Marvel make it. Path of least resistance: Cast “The Avengers” crew. Downey as Batman. Paul Bettany (voice of Javis) as Robin. Chris Evans trades his Cap’n shield for Superman’s cape. Scarlett as Wonder Woman. Poor Jeremy Renner as Aqua Man! Hemsworth as Martian Manhunter! You know, initially I was only kidding but this may be a fantastic idea. Note to Disney: BUY DC COMICS AND MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!!!!
Count Dracula- Dracula. .
This would just be cool. I know the vampire thing is dying but this would sell tickets. Maybe Mel Brooks can remake “Dracula Dead and Loving It” with Robbie Downey sporting the fangs?
Christian Grey- 50 Shades of Grey. .
So far casting rumors for this erotic trilogy has consisted entirely of people that the public wants to see naked. Emma Watson? Jennifer Lawrence? Rebel Wilson? Yes, please. And who better to administer the various spankings than Downey Jr., Robert (ran out of ways to write his name, sorry)?