MTCOOLJ
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When I heard the rumors I just had to do some digging and every interview I could find with RDJ sitting down and talking about his decision to retire after The Avengers 2 just put me into an even lower state of depression. Alas life is life, RDJ is TONY STARK... I'm sorry but no one can replace that magnificent man. They can try but they're going to have a really hard time doing so...
So I had some gears turning in my head and I cranked out three possible ways that marvel/disney could keep RDJ in the roll of things, back to work and thrilling all of us time and time again... Following are the three possibilities let me know what you think
Option #1 though confusing for new Iron Man fans would be the best option for sticking to the storyline.
1.) Marvel kicks "The Crossing" storyline from the comics into action, but we know not all of what marvel has done for the movie storyline follows the comics, so let's switch it up a bit. Tony Stark dies in a future battle with everyone's favorite present and some new Avengers. That is if RDJ could stand to sign on for another 5 year contract term. The death of Tony is a fatal blow to the Avengers. To be able to defeat this super-villian the Avengers travel back in time to an alternate time-line with the help of Director Fury to recruit a teenaged Tony Stark to help them in their own future time-line. Of course he returns with them dons the Iron Man suit and picks up where his alternate self left off. Though this option would totally remove RDJ from the movie line, it would however start a career for a young RDJ look alike.
Option #2 would keep RDJ in the role of things, though lessening his physical take on the movie, he would be more of a consultant.
2.) After or before the events of The Avengers 2, Tony and Pepper join each other in marriage and give birth to a son whom they name "Tony Stark Jr.". A certain number of years pass and we see Tony Stark has become the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D and his son TSJ (Tony Stark Jr.), in his mid to late teenage years. With the intelligence and cocky attitude of his father that we've grown to love. Tony Stark has acted as a mentor to his son, passing on his knowledge and experience, handing the mantle of Iron Man to a new generation. As the new Iron Man TSJ often gets into trouble and jumps into fights with the wrong intentions but what are fathers for? Tony Stark guides his son and shapes him into the hero he needs to be. TSJ later joins the Avengers to battle a new threat to not only earth, but to the universe as well.
I figured option #2 was kind of familiar, I sorta based it off of DC's Batman Beyond, but with a few twists and turns. This option would ultimately keep RDJ in the Marvel/Disney Franchise... he would still be making appearances as the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. as well as mentoring his son, the new Iron Man.
Lastly option #3 in all intentions is more of a joke but funny as hell imo and ironic.
3.) RDJ steps down as Iron Man and they re-cast like they plan on doing, but with a twist. They offer Paul Blettany the role of Tony Stark/Iron Man, and he gladly accepts. They shoot the entire movie right up until it's finished. They then call RDJ to ask him to be the voice of J.A.R.V.I.S. Though witty, cocky and comical, Iron Man still has his AI and we all win with minimal changes.
So how about that what are your favorite options?
So I had some gears turning in my head and I cranked out three possible ways that marvel/disney could keep RDJ in the roll of things, back to work and thrilling all of us time and time again... Following are the three possibilities let me know what you think
Option #1 though confusing for new Iron Man fans would be the best option for sticking to the storyline.
1.) Marvel kicks "The Crossing" storyline from the comics into action, but we know not all of what marvel has done for the movie storyline follows the comics, so let's switch it up a bit. Tony Stark dies in a future battle with everyone's favorite present and some new Avengers. That is if RDJ could stand to sign on for another 5 year contract term. The death of Tony is a fatal blow to the Avengers. To be able to defeat this super-villian the Avengers travel back in time to an alternate time-line with the help of Director Fury to recruit a teenaged Tony Stark to help them in their own future time-line. Of course he returns with them dons the Iron Man suit and picks up where his alternate self left off. Though this option would totally remove RDJ from the movie line, it would however start a career for a young RDJ look alike.
Option #2 would keep RDJ in the role of things, though lessening his physical take on the movie, he would be more of a consultant.
2.) After or before the events of The Avengers 2, Tony and Pepper join each other in marriage and give birth to a son whom they name "Tony Stark Jr.". A certain number of years pass and we see Tony Stark has become the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D and his son TSJ (Tony Stark Jr.), in his mid to late teenage years. With the intelligence and cocky attitude of his father that we've grown to love. Tony Stark has acted as a mentor to his son, passing on his knowledge and experience, handing the mantle of Iron Man to a new generation. As the new Iron Man TSJ often gets into trouble and jumps into fights with the wrong intentions but what are fathers for? Tony Stark guides his son and shapes him into the hero he needs to be. TSJ later joins the Avengers to battle a new threat to not only earth, but to the universe as well.
I figured option #2 was kind of familiar, I sorta based it off of DC's Batman Beyond, but with a few twists and turns. This option would ultimately keep RDJ in the Marvel/Disney Franchise... he would still be making appearances as the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. as well as mentoring his son, the new Iron Man.
Lastly option #3 in all intentions is more of a joke but funny as hell imo and ironic.
3.) RDJ steps down as Iron Man and they re-cast like they plan on doing, but with a twist. They offer Paul Blettany the role of Tony Stark/Iron Man, and he gladly accepts. They shoot the entire movie right up until it's finished. They then call RDJ to ask him to be the voice of J.A.R.V.I.S. Though witty, cocky and comical, Iron Man still has his AI and we all win with minimal changes.
So how about that what are your favorite options?
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