Robert Downey Jr. is the gold standard when it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Tom demonstrated a really natural internal conflict, Downey says.
Its really hard to get down to the real meat and potatoes of what makes someone tick.
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And to do that while screen testing for the relaunch for Marvels most beloved?
It didnt hurt that the former gymnast can do backflips on command, either.
Yeah, he does all that stuff, says Downey.
Toms experienced enough to be able to enjoy all the stuff thats about to happen to him.
I knew him when.
As for his director, Jon Watts, Downey says he enjoyed working with him immensely.
He seems to have a cap on his own eccentricities, he says.
He was pushing narrative into areas that were uncomfortable more than I was expecting.
If I had known in 2007 where and what that screen test that went pretty well would ultimately lead?
It is the journey of a thousand miles, for sure.
He was speaking to EW from the set ofAvengers: Infinity War, due out next year.
Doctor Strange [Benedict Cumberbatch] is coming over to watchHomecomingwith me.
He just got here and started shooting.
