The Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen quite a lot of changes and development over the years, which has received mixed responses from fans and critics alike. After all, fans have gotten tired of Marvel’s formula in recent years. Even then, fans will forever remember just how wonderful Robert Downey Jr. was in his role as Iron Man in the franchise. Interestingly enough, Downey Jr’s enemy in Iron Man 2 is now open to making his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Fans more or less consider the time Robert Downey Jr. was in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to be the absolute peak of the franchise, as he would go on to become arguably the biggest name in the industry. Through each and every movie, Iron Man would always have a foe he would have to beat, which included his own internal struggles.
Robert Downey Jr’s Enemy From Iron Man 2 Is Ready For His MCU Return
For those who don’t remember, Sam Rockwell portrayed the role of Justin Hammer in Iron Man 2, as Robert Downey Jr’s biggest enemy in the film. However, Sam Rockwell was never seen again since the 2010 film.
While speaking to Jimmy Kimmel on The Tonight Show, Sam Rockwell was asked about rumors that Justin Hammer might come back in the upcoming MCU project Armor Wars starring Don Cheadle. Hammer revealed that he is just waiting for the phone call to happen, making it clear he is ready to return.
“Well, I’m waiting for the phone call.”
The last time audiences saw Justin Hammer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he was still in prison after his arrest in Iron Man 2. Hammer had orchestrated the release of Ivan Vanko’s Whiplash to challenge Tony Stark with arc reactor-powered suits. However, by the end of the 2010 film, Hammer was arrested. We will have to wait and see whether Justin Hammer will finally make his return in Armor Wars.
Robert Downey Jr. Won’t Be Reprising Iron Man Role In The MCU Again
The rumor mill was churning last year, as it was claimed that Robert Downey Jr. would be making his comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While speaking to Vanity Fair, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige was asked about bringing back Robert Downey Jr. as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Feige set the record straight on Downey Jr’s MCU future – it will never happen.
“We are going to keep that moment and not touch that moment again. We all worked very hard for many years to get to that, and we would never want to magically undo it in any way.”
Robert Downey Jr. had a terrific 2023 thanks to his incredible role in Oppenheimer, where he had an Oscar-worthy performance. It remains to be seen whether the former MCU star will end up having an incredible 2024 as well.
