Joss Whedon Says Without Robert Downey Jr., He Won't Make 'The Avengers 2'

[IronFist]

It was about a month ago when something a little bit ugly came out from behind the smiling, mega-successful Marvel -- their talent wasn't quite happy. Specifically, the talent they would need for "The Avengers 2" was beginning to bite. With Robert Downey Jr.'s contract up for Marvel, and news that he bagged a cool $50 million from "The Avengers" thanks to a nice little back-end arrangement, the cast members on the superhero sequel have begun to ask for more than the peanuts Marvel usually shells out. What's more, RDJ is supporting his colleagues in getting what's owed to them. And while Kevin Feige has suggested other actors could carry the Iron Man torch, Whedon is not convinced.

"He is Iron Man," Whedon told The Daily Beast. "He is Iron Man in the way that Sean Connery was James Bond. I have no intention of making 'Avengers 2' without him, nor do I think I’ll be called upon to do that. I don't think it's in my interest, Marvel's interest, or his interest, and I think everything will be fine."

You know what? We think everything will be fine too, for the simple fact that no one is going to want to see "The Avengers 2" without Iron Man/Tony Stark or with someone like, I dunno, Paul Walker subbing in there instead. But perhaps the real question we should start asking is what heroines could Whedon be working in, because he clearly wants more female representation on the comic scene.

"Toymakers will tell you they won't sell enough, and movie people will point to the two terrible superheroine movies that were made and say, You see? It can’t be done. It’s stupid, and I’m hoping ‘The Hunger Games’ will lead to a paradigm shift," Whedon said. "It's frustrating to me that I don't see anybody developing one of these movies. It actually pisses me off. My daughter watched 'The Avengers' and was like, 'My favorite characters were the Black Widow and Maria Hill,' and I thought, Yeah, of course they were."

Well, The Scarlet Witch is already confirmed to be in the script for "The Avengers 2" (though Bryan Singer also using the character for "X-Men: Days Of Future Past" could be a problem), and perhaps Whedon will rework The Wasp into the movie, whom he had in early drafts of "The Avengers" before she was replaced by Black Widow.

Anyone in particular that you want to see Whedon bring in the from the comics who isn't a dude? Let us know below. "The Avengers 2" still has a long way to go, and isn't slated to hit theaters until May 1, 2015.

 

[Phillyrider807]

And nikkas were saying RDJ could be replaced

 

[Mr. Somebody]

Wow, Josh isnt very confident in his talents.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Wow, Josh isnt very confident in his talents.

Has nothing to do with talents...he dont want to attach his name to BS

 

[Artificial Intelligence]

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[TheGodling]

"He is Iron Man," Whedon told The Daily Beast. "He is Iron Man in the way that Sean Connery was James Bond.

So he is replaceable then.

 

[Ayo]

Last time I gave my opinions on Whedon and The Avengers nikkas in the Arcadium were hyperventilating. It's how I earned my red rep.

So I'll just bump this thread up to the top with this useless post.

 

[Mr. Somebody]

Has nothing to do with talents...he dont want to attach his name to BS

And an avengers movie without RDJ is bs because the success hinders on RDJ being in the movie, not how good the script and visuals are. Im sorry but Josh is terrified of this project and basically needs RDJ as a crutch for a possibly lackluster screenplay.

 

[ChrisDorner]

Last time I gave my opinions on Whedon and The Avengers nikkas in the Arcadium were hyperventilating. It's how I earned my red rep.

So I'll just bump this thread up to the top with this useless post.

Ol scared ass bytch

Speak yo mind nikka fukk a red rep

 

[Silver Surfer]

And an avengers movie without RDJ is bs because the success hinders on RDJ being in the movie, not how good the script and visuals are. Im sorry but Josh is terrified of this project and basically needs RDJ as a crutch for a possibly lackluster screenplay.

It does....RDJ is the only charismatic character...everyone else can be replaced....hulk has been replaced 3 times...

 

[kt773]

So he is replaceable then.

how old are you...many many people has always said that he was the best bond, ever

 

[Ayo]

So he is replaceable then.

Replaceable due to age...sure.

But James Bond = Sean Connery

You're sounding like the nikkas who weren't around when Jordan played. Talking about "Lebron James greatest ever"

 

[el_oh_el]

Has nothing to do with talents...he dont want to attach his name to BS

This, and I dont blame em. Marvel needs to stop being so damned cheap

 

[Mr. Somebody]

This, and I dont blame em. Marvel needs to stop being so damned cheap

Disney

 

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