Robert Downey Jr.<br />to Reprise 'Iron Man' Role According to Deadline, Robert Downey Jr. is set<br />to star as Iron Man in the upcoming 'Black Widow' film. He has played the iconic superhero in<br />the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2008. 'Black Widow,' starring Scarlett Johansson,<br />is reportedly a prequel that takes place before<br />the events of 'Avengers: Endgame.' It is unclear how big Downey Jr.'s role will be<br />in the movie, but it was previously believed<br />that he was done with the MCU completely. Marvel has yet to confirm<br />whether or not he will return<br />to his most famous on-screen role. By contrast, it has been confirmed that<br />Florence Pugh will star in the upcoming movie, with the actress recently saying she feels excited<br />by the boldness of the 'Black Widow' script.
