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Published 12:27 IST, September 16th 2019

Robert Downey Jr to star in 'Black Widow' stand-alone

Robert Downey Jr is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The "Iron Man" star will feature in Scarlett Johansson's "Black Widow"

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Robert Downey Jr is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The "Iron Man" star will feature in Scarlett Johansson's "Black Widow" stand-alone. According to a Deadline report, "Downey will be seen in the role of Stark one more time, however, in the Marvel prequel 'Black Widow' in May 2020." 

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The highly-anticipated movie will star Johansson as Romanoff aka Black Widow, an agent of the fictional spy agency S.H.I.E.L.D and a member of the superhero team, the Avengers. However, it is unclear if Downey Jr will be seen in the Iron Man suit or as Tony Stark. No other information was available.Directed by Cate Shortland, "Black Widow also stars Rachel Weisz, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, and O T Fagbenle. The film is slated to be released on May 1, 2020. 

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Robert Downey Jr's Instagram Hacked

Woah! Looks like someone just overpowered Stark Technologies and hacked Iron Man Robert Downey Jr's Instagram handle. The 'Avengers: Endgame' actor took to Twitter on Friday, September 6, and revealed that his Instagram handle is compromised and warned fans to stay alert against anything inappropriate shared by that account. Robert Downey Jr in a recent post request fans to 'steer-clear' of his Instagram account.

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"I'm sorry to say my Instagram has been compromised... Please steer clear for the time being until it's sorted. Thank you all. I love you 3000," Robert Downey Jr wrote in the post.

Robert Downey Jr set to return 

Meanwhile, on the work front, Robert Downey Jr is reportedly preparing to return as the iconic superhero Iron Man once more. The upcoming launch of the new streaming service Disney+ will allow more Marvel stories to be told. Robert Downey Jr will reportedly reprise his role for a new Disney+ spinoff. 

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12:15 IST, September 16th 2019