Iron ManiconRobert Downey Jr.admitted that his time at Marvel has affected his acting in other projects likeChristopher Nolan’sOppenheimer.

Since leaving Marvel Studios, this marks only his second film, following 2020’sDoolittle.

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The 58-year-old actor said that Christopher Nolan advised him to"work those other muscles:"

“Yes.

Will Robert Downey Jr.

Ever Return to Marvel Studios?

Robert Downey Jr in Avengers Infinity War

The one and only Tony Stark actor has fondly spoken of his time with Marvel Studios.

This idea was recently shut down by Marvel Studios VP of Production & DevelopmentStephen Broussard.

Oppenheimerreleases in theaters on July 21, andDowney Jr. is also expected to return in a thirdSherlock Holmesfilm.

Robert Downey Jr. Reveals 4 Things He Misses Most About Marvel

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