Robert Downey Jr. Talks About New Film ‘Dolittle,’ Death Of Iron Man, More | TODAY

Actor Robert Downey Jr. joins TODAY live to talk about playing the doctor who could talk to the animals in the new film “Dolittle.” “I’ve played Chaplin, I’ve played Sherlock, so I wanted to up my game a bit,” he jokes. Asked whether he’d be open to playing Iron Man again, he says, “we’ll see.”
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Robert Downey Jr. Talks About New Film ‘Dolittle,’ Death Of Iron Man, More | TODAY

[@catsadilla324]

if iron man never showed up in another MCU film, i'd be okay with that. RDJ gave us the best tony stark. and he left the best Tony Stark.

[@chaitanyakotra3755]

Catsadilla he’s in black widow but we won’t be able to see it till May 😢

[@hanariirash6749]

@@chaitanyakotra3755 omg! Are you sure?

[@chaitanyakotra3755]

Hana Riirash yeah you can search the movie up hes in the cast officially

[@legendbartlett9534]

@@chaitanyakotra3755 black widow is before infinity war and civil war he's only in a flash back scene

[@chaitanyakotra3755]

Legend Bartlett yeah ik but he’s still there

[@emkayhateem]

"Everywhere I go, I see his face. I just really miss him."

[@Libertylove776]

emkay hateem seriously don’t make me cry

[@emkayhateem]

@@Libertylove776 but, "I don't think Tony would've done what he did, if he didn't know, that you're gonna actually be here, after he was gone" :(

[@rutesh1902]

"I need a suit"

[@okayyxemm]

Read the comics he comes back as a Ultron mixed with Jarvis vibe person, like he put his mind into his iron man mask before he fired and he basically trains the new iron man as a virtual being

[@BlueStar4040]

WHO GAVE U THE PERMISSION???

[@poppyreads736]

I’m so glad RDJ was able, with help and determination, to grab control of his life. I don’t know him personally but he has entertained me through his characters.

[@johnathonhaney8291]

Not everybody gets there from that place he landed either, in or out of Hollywood. It's always nice to see someone get the comeback and happy ending.

[@GabrielCarvv]

@Final Fantasy I'm pretty sure it was. But that's beyond the point of the comment, the point is that he got out of it, and because of that he was able entertain and inspire so many people across the world.

[@Ghostface4045]

Afterlife is The Future I think it’s because if you’re old enough, you’d remember that in the early 2000s RDJ was known for going to jail a lot to where it became a punchline in mainstream media, so it’s always a fulfilling feeling seeing him well even if it’s been decades. I agree with you tho, no need to bring it up. It’s done and in the past.

[@mojo1320]

Bully: guess what my dad is a police man RDJ KID: my dad is Iron man😎

[@bryansuarez1931]

The bully just see RDJ pick up his kid and they're like: BE MY BEST FRIEND OR YOU DIE 😂😂

[@Jeffees]

Josh Brolin kid: my dad is inevitable

[@amazingplayer9179]

@@Jeffees 😂😂😂😂

[@spoecy9913]

Was..

[@mojo1320]

Dang I prob shouldn’t of said that f my b

[@marochkaminkeng9872]

When ironman died, it was the first time i cried since i was like 8 years old, so yeah. Pretty bloody heartbreaking.

[@RamenEditsz]

Then you must’ve not been around for The first Ironman

[@marochkaminkeng9872]

Ramen Edits i was around for every marvel movie and it was sad, but it was the birth of iroman. I wasn’t gonna cry to that

[@johnathonhaney8291]

I think all of us who cared for Iron Man cried at that moment. I was singing the last couple of verses of Space Oddity under my breath when the tears fell. That's a testament to RDJ...all respect to him.

[@JohnDoe-hr4cf]

Apparently I’m heartless, because I did not cry. I only cry during that one Hachi movie.

[@marochkaminkeng9872]

John Doe it’s okay man, it’s not like crying was a requirement.

[@nryvn]

Thank god, we didn’t got Tom Cruise as Tony Stark. RDJ is just Tony in real

[@paponmeowmeow4745]

Tbh we probably would have said the same if cruise was casted instead

[@nryvn]

Papon Meow meow No wtf Just imagine Tom as Tony lol

[@paponmeowmeow4745]

@@nryvn Imagine if RDJ wasn't iron man, then you wouldn't be saying that. Also, they can easily make tom look like a tony stark with his hair and other things.

[@geethamadhuri4.033]

True

[@edemfolly7650]

Papon Meow meow Nahh not really. It's the way RDJ acts that made people appreciate him as Tony Stark. And Tom Cruise totally doesn't act like that. So in short, I'm sure Tom Cruise as Tony wouldn't have such impact as RDJ did.

[@giulia6344]

Did he really just almost say “part of the journey is the end”?? 😂 I think he caught himself and stumbled the end of the sentence out

[@piperlee4213]

Giulia Nico it’s true tho. Life is a journey. A journey has a beginning and an end

[@giulia6344]

Piper Hanyu my point was that “part of the journey is the end” is a famous quote from his (Tony’s) final speech in Endgame

[@SuperSaiyan3985]

I wish I was half as cool as RDJ.

[@FireJach]

watch Charisma on Command

[@infinityloop2897]

You are

[@MasterOfWindTributes]

You are :)

[@ghazihatk340]

Your Sad

[@SuperSaiyan3985]

@@ghazihatk340 You're*

[@girlontheclouds2936]

When the interviewer first started to ask RDJ about Iron Man/ Tony Stark RDJ took a deep breath like either he was like oh here we go like it's an emotional topic for him or he was annoyed and tired of talking about Iron Man.

[@rolandogutierrez2688]

tara persad he did the same when she mentioned the highs and lows of his career. RDJ gets so many Ironman and his lows questions, that he’s probably tired of it. Especially the low points of his career. But the interviewers was very good and softening the iron man question.

[@MrGonzal3z]

Love him 3000 ❤️❤️❤️

[@mayflower7811]

We all do

[@luckyshano2670]

Look at him, very confident and very good looking. He is my inspiration bec. he fixed his life. I should be like that.

[@TheBoss-mo4nu]

You should be like you, be the next you, life ain't about things like that, not always, it's about your character, you're fine the way you are

[@stubbztheman3052]

“Part of the journey is the end” we will always miss you, iron man.

[@morganlamb4826]

He seriously said “this is part of the journey things end” 😭

[@KaylynCollins]

SUSAN DOWNEY❤️ I literally cannot explain how much I love his relationship with Susan and how she turned his life around. I believe after 15 years of marriage, they will have their entire life together. They will be the few who last...

[@nupreznz]

Bout'a jinx

[@johnathonhaney8291]

May you be speaking true, friend!

[@H-MAN-yn3ok]

Me: goes and watches dolittle Also me: everywhere i go... i see his face..i just really miss him

[@cathevans9859]

He actually said ''I'ts part of the journey" like Tony Stark

[@anthonya8512]

“Dolittle” Is Tony Starks after life

[@suegaashoeseok4895]

he really did "dolittle" 💀

[@user-lf7dv7kn5y]

"Oh Oh This Is Part Of The Journey Is The, Is That Things End" - Robert Downey Jr. "Part Of The Journey Is The End" -Tony stark Robert: interested in a.i. and said this quote "We may have lost our stark in the movies but downey will continue stark's (his) legacy" - a downey,stark fan (Owhmahgowshitsrobartdownijonior) (Eyymawrkruffalowhaaa?)

[@leeJCMJPaul]

So glad someone else picked this up!

[@user-lf7dv7kn5y]

@@leeJCMJPaul Yeah its like rdj is avoiding to say the quote but yeeetttt here we are

[@Untitled_Novel]

Iron Man will always be him. 😭 💕💙

[@arieskaoptasari]

He's still as hot as Tony Stark from Civil War era.. No wait. He's getting hotter while aging so well..

[@haloed-hero]

So he has the the time stone, reality stone, maybe?. Maybe not just good Gene's, Dutch, welsh, etc

[@arieskaoptasari]

@@haloed-hero well imagine if Thanos used the infinity stones wisely. He'd be beautiful and not just..purple. too bad he used them to dust people... Lol

[@haloed-hero]

@@arieskaoptasari haha right shouldve used to floss and beautify himself instead he wasted hes time and got his Endgame. Literally 😂

[@arieskaoptasari]

@@haloed-hero ikr. I thought he said he knew Stark and that both of them cursed with knowledge. But surely Stark was wiser and cleverer of using those colorful gems.

[@haloed-hero]

@@arieskaoptasari I like you

[@ChrisBryantVideo]

"I think we all [work hard] and life is an obstacle course..." RDJ is a living legend.

[@paponmeowmeow4745]

Such an original quote🤭🤭🤭

[@ARIGHETTI]

Love Robert Downey Jr. in every movie he is in! He always becomes the character that he plays! He plays a dude disguise as another dude play this other dude! The way he falls on the bed is such a mood!

[@imslowerthanlight.1739]

Imagine us showing this to our kids 10-20 years later. We will look at Tony’s snap and realize “that was the end of him” and the amount I would then cry... oh no.

[@rickDArula]

I bet hes tired of iron man questions. But unfortunately for him, hes an icon for that role. 1 Wolverine! 1 iron man! Legend

[@erictheisen3203]

That was a great interview about the actor Robert Downey Jr. on 'NBC News Today" earlier today and when I was at work it was a great one!

[@andydoms2001]

Man I love Robert! He’s so funny, cool, inspirational, and motivational.

[@loved012one]

I watched the movie yesterday, and it was great! Light-hearted, funny, and a delightful heartfelt ending. Great for kids and adults. Thumbs up!

[@bo0tyyyshak3r3o0o]

I cried so hard when he died and honestly I’ve been trying to be as cool as him but I can’t because honestly he’s amazing and I’ll never be anywhere close. 😭😭💔💔

[@docurmila]

I love the way he laughs....

[@KaylynCollins]

Me too. Never heard anything like it🥺❤️

[@crackalackinnn]

I love everything about him ❤️

[@steffanhoffmann8937]

My cousin is from Cardiff the capital city of Wales. Her verdict of the Welsh accent adopted by RDJ? 8 out of 10. High praise indeed. Because she (and people generally in that country) rate English actors who attempt it only as high as 5 out of 10. RDJ is American. So well done Mister Downey. IF the critics say its a NO-NO? The consensus from Welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧 people is high. Its what counts the MOST!

[@emlynwilliams8179]

I agree! I'm Welsh and it's nice he chose a Welsh accent. English, Irish and Scots get all the notice. About time mun!

[@theasiannomad988]

People seem to forget that RDJ was a brilliant actor even before Iron Man, have you forgot about Tropic Thunder or Due Date? I am glad that he is done with Iron Man, would love to see him in other subjects and films.

[@LongLostYellowRanger]

Exactly! I love him in Less Than Zero, and when i was little, he was in a one-off Christmas show called Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree! He was very young (20s) and that was my first introduction to his acting. He's incredible!

[@candy2325]

The Asian Nomad Diaries same here! I wanna see him venture out in different roles! I love the movies where it’s serious and he’s not playing a whimsical character. I would actually like to see him play a villain one day

[@theasiannomad988]

@@candy2325 Think he would be brilliant as a villain tbh.

[@devildestiny555]

RDJ is saying all the right things, doing all the right things... Just amazing.

[@asapluke]

Except starring in this movie...

[@eleanorryanryan2442]

Robert seems to be in a really good place in his life, and the film looks great, 😊🍀🇮🇪

[@paponmeowmeow4745]

Lmao. It was horrible

[@diazmaklincarld.1286]

Thag film sucks

[@guddurathore2015]

The film was not that good but it happens sometimes. Waiting for Sherlock Holmes 3 and john Brinkley biopic

[@nadias.4516]

Im so happy for him, he’s doing so good

[@sparkist95]

I am a simple man, I see RDJ, I click

[@ericcanales1233]

“Are we in bargaining now” Nice RDJ

[@frenchprovincial9602]

He is lucky he had a great wife, who helped him turn his life around

[@bySterling]

Great interview and peeps 💯

[@4newestaccoun]

it's still gonna be sad to not see him there when the avengers next get together.

[@girlwonder5582]

RDJ's charisma just doesn't go old

[@mayflower7811]

He is truly living his best life 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@piperlee4213]

I love RDJ so much

[@davidshort8016]

Hoda and RDJ respect each other so much. Great interview Hoda! The way you both were holding hands across the set...You're both are such treasures. All of us are so happy to have you both in our lives to entertain and inform us. Class acts all the way. ❤

[@arjoonbessaye8652]

He's the only one who can play Jack Sparrow if Johnny retires.

[@GabrielCarvv]

I agree

[@GabrielCarvv]

@Anthony Cooney its not

[@snazziera9407]

Noppity nope... I can only see Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow... I don't see any other actors play him...

[@poonamsaini9550]

Johnny deep best in his character and rdj is best in his character on one can replace their characters

[@Msdbzbleachfan]

Im so proud of him ^-^

[@tinodambudzo6330]

4:35 @ all my marvel fans, he should have said "part of the journey is the end" (Endgame)

[@enriqueenriqueziii1182]

He is simply iron man... love you 3000 more❤

[@saurabh7650]

There is a huge contribution of rdj in success of mcu ..... I'm missinnnnn alot this dude.. I watched endgame ending scene aprxmtly more than 1000 times

[@ajiluna]

RDJ has such a beautiful smile🥰

[@MaNtIcHoRaOfficial]

I was 10 when the first iron man came out. I was right in that age group were we were not some little kid but were old enough to enjoy movies more. So for the past 12 years all i have none was seing a marvel movie every year amd having rdj part of it. Feels like a end of a era for me

[@Christian-eq7uh]

The way he takes over a room is nuts

[@Mementomori292]

great interview

[@mcribprime6594]

Why has he grown the Iron man style back????? Conspiracy theories please lol

[@FEARisCOLD]

Has shooting stuff for the black widow movie

[@leojs5673]

That's just how he looks. His Black Widow cameo is just unused Civil War footage.

[@Eternaldarkness3166]

Some people are their characters. nothing wrong with it.

[@lauriedesaulniers8955]

Wait RDJ isnt Iron Man?

[@lukesvideogameletsplays4416]

What he can't grow his beard out if he's not playing ironman? Lol

[@janetpapciak4813]

Got a puppy in July 2019, he was named Tony Stark by the breeder and the litter was the Avengers litter. As I had no knowledge of who Tony Stark or the Avengers were, I searched. Turns out RDJ (Tony Stark) has the same birthday as my husband and the puppy was born on my birthday. This was meant to be my puppy. I ended up naming him Ty. Best Siberian ever.

[@robertdowneyjr.6895]

Hello fan thanks for the support and the beautiful comments and I really want to use this opportunity to thank you personally for supporting me and may God bless you.❤️❤️❤️ You can message me privately on hangout because it’s more secure for me to chat with you here is me hangout email below💕💕😘😘😘 Hangout email: [e-mail]

[@johndanielsforJesus]

As a man, who is aged RIGHT IN BETWEEN both RDJ and Johnny Depp, not only are these two my favorite actors, but I share a kinship with them. I totally relate to both of them, and, after watching this interview, I feel like I relate to RDJ even more. I, too, feel like Robert in that I've lived a long life, and, now, part of the journey is the end. I'm ready for what comes next.

[@itskiran8456]

Really will be missing him.... Please bring him back

[@djdannyd816]

Robert Downey Jr. The Legend

[@ollarsigns7777]

I just came from the movie watching this It was a biutifull movie ❤

[@8tonystark8]

*I'm Tony Stark and I approve this video*

[@carlodaboiii6485]

The only RDJ can truly come back is as a flashback,a hologram or an alternate version of Tony

[@pipitvitaviolettapuspitaya8333]

It's more be important in the life is happy and healthy, Mr. Robert Downey Jr., with your wife, Susan Downey, and your children

[@midoribishithegamer]

RDJ, you are an awesome success story and I am so glad you pulled your life out of the fire and became reborn and am thankful for your wonderful wife that she was there for you when you needed the help. Because your films have been most awesome and entertaining. A real inspiration. Also, thanks for being the best Iron Man we could ever get. Love you 3000!

[@cable30]

He has done a lot for fans over the years and has had his ups and downs in life. unless they do a spin off like in comics and do War Machine , Rescue or other comies not sure the character name who he was her ai in comics. no one can replace him as Iron Man. so unless they find way to have him come back somehow or do spin off, then give him chance to enjoy what hs has done and take break from marvel unless otherwise

[@Eternaldarkness3166]

I'm really happy he's doing good movies still

[@paponmeowmeow4745]

Wait till you see dolittle.

[@deathbowmanito1796]

@@paponmeowmeow4745 Do you mean that in a good or bad way?

[@paponmeowmeow4745]

@@deathbowmanito1796 Bad way

[@Lieblingsdemon]

I love he named the cow ,Oreo'😂😍

[@Rowdouble]

Amazing guy what a role model

[@manofbeard]

Chaplin still my favourite round from RDJ. A really great movie.

[@serialkiller77]

Looking forward to Dolittle

[@paponmeowmeow4745]

Dont. It was awful

[@chickenofthelord4052]

Man who never ages ♥️ I love you more than 3000000 Robert 💋

[@april5668]

American actually recognising welsh accent finally ☺

[@ravenclawwitchdaughterofat4025]

Honestly I was so confused on why I was having such a hard time understanding him! Guess that explains a lot. 🤦‍♀️

[@LongLostYellowRanger]

I was happy to hear he was trying a different accent. I don't know why us Americans are so slow to catch on and recognize others.

[@kushalshahi5721]

RDJ is back. I am happy to see him.

[@jessiemalexander]

❤️❤️❤️ him!

[@anissemenyih8924]

We love you 3000 😍😍

[@EatChewReview]

Great movie ❤️ I would highly recommend it

rdj is a father that i never had. if he was my dad i would be so proud to introduce him to my classmates in highschool. id be the envy of the school lol

[@WhenAllElseFailsButMe]

When I see Robert Downey,Jr I see Iron Man he looks just like the comic book movie.

[@sadeeqali7461]

I love This man Hes my favourite here

[@johnyspark610]

COME BACK!, We love you 3000

[@jakegreen9728]

6:25 Chaplin move

[@destiny2301]

Thank you RDJ for forming all our childhoods 💖

[@AggressiveBeagle]

Downey on JRE was great last night

[@ki6eki]

robert's jacket is so cool. what brand is that?

[@rawonfeng2398]

The fact that a lot of negative reviews about this film because reviewers are adults, this film is for kids it is rated "pg" and reviewers really disrespect by saying the negatives, bcause kids as audience didn't care about how bad a movie is or how poor the cinematography is, kids just wanna have fun watching, this is about segmented film not about the film itself

[@StephenCharlesTV]

You know there are many films with a PG rating that have positive reviews right? All the Disney/Pixar films and the universal minion's films as well.

[@paponmeowmeow4745]

Even my kids didnt see much fun in this movie

[@laxmisharma359]

I am your fan ROBERT DONEY JR. I miss you of MCU

[@anthonycampos8057]

Joaquin Phoenix at various times was offered the role of Iron Man, Dr Strange, Hulk, and Lex Luthor. He turned them all down.

[@luislima3476]

Anthony Campos Emily Blunt turned down Black Widow. Chris Evans had to take therapy to accept the Captain America role. Some people are not willing to take such a big commitment to be part of a large movie franchise. What if, half way, they want to leave?

[@snazziera9407]

Glad he took the role of Joker... Look at where he stands now...

[@shireenbanu8699]

RDJ RDJ big fan of you ❤ u RDJ is legendary always... Love u plss come back 💓 💗

[@martinchatz7346]

I would actually be okay if Tony never came back I love him alot but when someone dies then you bring them back it kinda defeats the purpose of the ultimate sacrifice still though the MCU will never be the same without Stark an his Nick name's for people. I do want Thanos back though

[@dhruvgehlot7533]

I Agree With This Except Bringing Thanos Back

[@rohitwagh8631]

This was literally in my mind🙏🙏👌

[@sumedhk4148]

@1:44 he said bruh OMG XDDDDDDD

[@raziel4235]

We're about to embaaaak on this periless journieee

[@shireenshaikh6534]

I would die for him❤

[@nak8490]

6:25 I'm calling the way Robert plops onto the mattress, "Pulling a Robert Downey Jr."

[@NIejix]

what a stud, everyone needs a little advice from him :)

[@fi4146]

How cute he was in end of the video 😭🙏

[@sujatapatil5918]

Happy birthday Robert downey

[@prodoadramm]

Nearly every morning i have to think about jarvis who welcome the blonde reporter at tonys house in malibu I wish there were plenty more (solo) movies with him

[@Mina-ok5qm]

He is precious omg 😍. When she walked him over holding his hand and he flops on the bed like a little darling

[@geminiqueen3626]

I am DEFINITELY still grieving!!! #3000

[@shermanshecapio3944]

Robert Downey Jr. officially surpassed Hugh Jackman's record for most appearances in film as the same superhero, with ten. He set this record in only 11 years, whereas Jackman did it in 17.

[@amanshrivastav8188]

I love rdj 3000

[@victoriastark922]

I love Robert Downey Jr!!