Published 18:44 IST, January 18th 2020

Robert Downey Jr. responds to Iron Man cameo rumours in Marvel's 'Black Widow'

Soon after 'Avengers:Endgame' there were reports that Downey Jr will be making one last appearance as Iron Man in Scarlett Johansson-led 'Black Widow'

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Actor Robert Downey Jr is maintaining ambiguity over his much-talked-about appearance in Marvel Studios' Black Widow.The actor exited the studio's money-minting Marvel Cinematic Universe as Tony Stark aka Iron Man last year with Avengers: Endgame. However, soon after there were reports that Downey Jr will be making one last appearance as Iron Man in Scarlett Johansson-led Black Widow.

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In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Downey Jr was coy about the reports. 

"Right. Great. I mean, it would be nice if they notified me. Forewarned is forearmed. They can do anything now. This could be a deep fake interview for all we know," the actor responded.

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Black Widow will feature Johansson as Natasha 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. Directed by Cate Shortland, Black Widow also stars Rachel Weisz, Florence Pugh, David Harbour and OT Fagbenle. The film is scheduled to be released on May 1. 

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Updated 18:44 IST, January 18th 2020

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