When Robert Downey Jr took a stand for 'Avengers' cast over a dispute with Marvel Studios

Avengers cast ran into a dispute with Marvel Studios during making of of Ultron. Robert Downey Jr came to support of cast during se crucial times. A news report from 2013 revealed entire dispute between cast and Marvel Studio including Robert Downey Jr’s role in whole situation.

When Robert Downey Jr took a stand for Avengers cast over a dispute with Marvel Studios

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In 2013, Marvel Studios was busy developing Avengers: of Ultron. Amid se preparations, cast members happened to have asked for a raise in ir salaries as y thought y deserved a bit more than y were getting, according to a news portal. However, things backfired and it led to a huge dispute. During this whole scenario, several cast members threatened Marvel Studios that y would walk out of project. Hence, Robert Downey Jr was forced to step in and stand up for his fellow cast members.

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According to a news portal, after success of Iron Man 3, anuncement for a second Avengers film was me. It was during this time that cast tried to negotiate ir contracts with Marvel Studios. It was also reported by news portal that Robert Downey Jr himself wanted a hike in salaries. Reportedly actor earned an estimated $70 million for first Avengers film and a lot more after Iron Man 3. In a talk show, Robert Downey Jr publically mitted that he was looking to negotiate terms.

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A person from news portal reported that cast members were t happy with pay difference. It was reported that some cast members were paid $200,000 for Avengers while Robert Downey Jr got paid nearly $50 million. This reportedly created a lot of b blood among cast. An insider even told portal that Marvel h alrey begun strong-arming and bullying on sequels and this furr fuelled dispute. It was furr reported that Marvel threatened to sue or recast members if y challenged m. To this,  Avengers cast replied with a ‘Go Ahe’. Furr on, Chris Hemsworth, in particular, was t happy with treatment and h thoughts of t returning for next few Thor films. Several or actors too were involved in such a threat and decided to t come back for ir solo and Avengers films.

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During this time, Robert Downey Jr stepped up and spoke to authorities. actor reportedly mentioned that he would quit and t work for an organisation that treats his colleagues bly. It was n that things seemed to settle at Marvel Studios and thus cast eventually stayed and went on to be part of some of biggest hits.