While Ironman 4 has been reportedly out of the list of the Marvel series, billionaire Tony Stark, also known as Ironman, will return but on a different franchise. This time, he will play a crucial role in the 3rd installment of Captain America Series.
A tweet from Marvel Entertainment last Monday revealed the plot of Captain America 3 that reads: "#CivilWar #1-- Summer 2015." The tweet made Marvel fans excited knowing the storyline will have a whole new take on the Marvel series, which means more Marvel movies to watch in the coming years.
The Civil War story line touches the commencement of the Superhero Registration Act, wherein anyone who has super powers is obliged to reveal his or her identity and shall concede to be part if the U.S. government's police force. Stark will support the program, but Steve Rogers a.k.a. Captain America, will oppose it knowing it will be a threat to their civil liberties. This will make the rest of the superheroes choose which side to take.
Prior to the announcement, it was reported that Downey was supposed to have a minor role only in the 3rd franchise of Captain America top billed by Chris Evans. However, the Ironman actor thought otherwise, which pissed off Marvel Entertainment Chief Ike Perlmutter. Ironman allegedly was to be completely removed from the script, but through the intervention of Marvel Studios President and producer Kevin Faige, Downey was instead given a bigger role in the said movie, having explained to Perlmutter that the continued participation of Ironman would be to the entire Marvel franchise's advantage.
Captain America 3 is set to be directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, who also directed Captain America: Winter Soldier that grossed $714 million worldwide. Downey, who's been the highest-paid actor two years in a row, thanks to the Ironman franchise, is reported to be paid at around $40 million for his role in Captain America 3.
