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Favreau and Downey Jr Talk Iron Man
Exclusive: On set of the '08 blockbuster
"To me what's appealing about Iron Man is that it's not a superhero movie set against a backdrop of teen angst. It's about an adult who has demons and is a very flawed hero, much like all the Marvel heroes". If John Favreau's words are anything to go by then we can expect an altogether more grown up comic book movie when his Iron Man touches down next May.
The film follows Tony Stark, a genius weapons manufacturer who is captured by enemy forces in the Gulf War and forced to build a super weapon, in the shape of a technologically advanced suit of armour that can fly, fire laser blasts and toast bread just right. Being a wiley sort, he steals said super weapon and uses it as both a life support system to help his dicky heart and a machine to transform him into crime fighter Iron Man.
"It deals with issue I have more to say about than how hard it is to fit in at high school or meet a girl," continues Favreau on the set of the summer blockbuster. This is a guy whos living a glamorous life in Hollywood This may be a couple of notches above reality, but I know a little of that life. For a film with grown up themes as well as being a war hostage and Hollywood playboy, Stark also suffers from alcohol and drug addictions Favreau had to choose a very grown up proper actor whos faced a few of his own demons to play Stark. Step forward Robert Downey Jr.
"I see Tony Stark as the best and occasionally worst in Americans and citizens around the world," says Downey Jr. "Hes a brilliant guy, an inventor who cant totally separate himself from the repercussions of the weapons he builds. Theres a real sense of honour and I know a thing or two about honour.
So is there a political element to this particular comic book movie? Yknow, even if there isnt a political dimension to it, people are gonna project one on to it, says Downey Jr. I dont see this as a bunch of limousine liberals trying to slip one past the bad guys. But the good news is, if it gets too heavy I can simply say, Dudes, its a comic book. Will you relax?
For more of this exclusive Iron Man set visit pick up the new copy of Empire, on sale now
Favreau and Downey Jr Talk Iron Man
Exclusive: On set of the '08 blockbuster
The film follows Tony Stark, a genius weapons manufacturer who is captured by enemy forces in the Gulf War and forced to build a super weapon, in the shape of a technologically advanced suit of armour that can fly, fire laser blasts and toast bread just right. Being a wiley sort, he steals said super weapon and uses it as both a life support system to help his dicky heart and a machine to transform him into crime fighter Iron Man.
"It deals with issue I have more to say about than how hard it is to fit in at high school or meet a girl," continues Favreau on the set of the summer blockbuster. This is a guy whos living a glamorous life in Hollywood This may be a couple of notches above reality, but I know a little of that life. For a film with grown up themes as well as being a war hostage and Hollywood playboy, Stark also suffers from alcohol and drug addictions Favreau had to choose a very grown up proper actor whos faced a few of his own demons to play Stark. Step forward Robert Downey Jr.
"I see Tony Stark as the best and occasionally worst in Americans and citizens around the world," says Downey Jr. "Hes a brilliant guy, an inventor who cant totally separate himself from the repercussions of the weapons he builds. Theres a real sense of honour and I know a thing or two about honour.
So is there a political element to this particular comic book movie? Yknow, even if there isnt a political dimension to it, people are gonna project one on to it, says Downey Jr. I dont see this as a bunch of limousine liberals trying to slip one past the bad guys. But the good news is, if it gets too heavy I can simply say, Dudes, its a comic book. Will you relax?
For more of this exclusive Iron Man set visit pick up the new copy of Empire, on sale now
