Zack Snyder is all set to release the second part of his space opera magnum opus Rebel Moon. The Netflix film is the follow-up to last year’s Chapter 1 – A Child of Fire. The filmmaker has had a busy few years after helming large-scale blockbusters such as Army of the Dead and Justice League.
While Snyder has worked with many A-listers, he reportedly got a call from the legendary star Tom Cruise early in his career while he had just finished 300. The actor reportedly gave him a surprise call after the film opened big at the box office. Cruise was also reportedly Snyder’s first choice to play Ozymandias in his divisive Watchmen adaptation.
Tom Cruise Called Zack Snyder To Congratulate Him On 300’s Success Zack Snyder on the sets of Rebel Moon | Credits: Netflix
Zack Snyder began his career with a remake of Dawn of the Dead. While...
While Snyder has worked with many A-listers, he reportedly got a call from the legendary star Tom Cruise early in his career while he had just finished 300. The actor reportedly gave him a surprise call after the film opened big at the box office. Cruise was also reportedly Snyder’s first choice to play Ozymandias in his divisive Watchmen adaptation.
Tom Cruise Called Zack Snyder To Congratulate Him On 300’s Success Zack Snyder on the sets of Rebel Moon | Credits: Netflix
Zack Snyder began his career with a remake of Dawn of the Dead. While...
- 4/19/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook’s last foray into the television medium was for an adaptation of a John Le Carré novel, so it should come as no surprise that his next venture is also a spy thriller adaptation. The Sympathizer is an incredibly involved miniseries with many moving pieces, but thanks to an incredible team behind and in front of the camera, the pieces mostly come together in spectacular fashion.
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, The Sympathizer tells the story of a North Vietnamese plant in the South Vietnamese army who flees to the United States as a refugee, kicking off a web of lies and deceit. Although it has the premise of an espionage thriller, there’s so much more here, and the result is thoroughly entertaining.
The show does struggle to explore some of its themes with the depth they deserve. There are...
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, The Sympathizer tells the story of a North Vietnamese plant in the South Vietnamese army who flees to the United States as a refugee, kicking off a web of lies and deceit. Although it has the premise of an espionage thriller, there’s so much more here, and the result is thoroughly entertaining.
The show does struggle to explore some of its themes with the depth they deserve. There are...
- 4/10/2024
- by Sean Boelman
- FandomWire
Everyone is well-aware of the outstanding achievements that Robert Downey Jr. managed to amass in the film industry ever since he took on the role of Tony Stark in the first film of the MCU, which was none other than Iron Man.
But as the saying goes, behind every successful man is a story, which in Rdj’s case, is filled with dark and destructive events and situations.
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Oppenheimer
While his dark past is well documented and equally well-known, many might not know how his co-stars felt about working with him during those times. Shedding light on this, his co-star James Spader, who worked with him in 1987’s Less Than Zero, revealed that when he was on set with the star, his heart broke seeing him in such a terrible state.
James Spader Reveals How Awful He Felt About Robert Downey Jr. When...
But as the saying goes, behind every successful man is a story, which in Rdj’s case, is filled with dark and destructive events and situations.
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Oppenheimer
While his dark past is well documented and equally well-known, many might not know how his co-stars felt about working with him during those times. Shedding light on this, his co-star James Spader, who worked with him in 1987’s Less Than Zero, revealed that when he was on set with the star, his heart broke seeing him in such a terrible state.
James Spader Reveals How Awful He Felt About Robert Downey Jr. When...
- 4/10/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Since cinema is more than a hundred years old today, there naturally have been changes in the trends and culture as well as the lives of films and film stars in the industry, the most revolutionary in modern times being none other than Robert Downey Jr. with his successful run of the MCU.
But even before his fame and popularity soared in the stratosphere with Marvel Studios, the star wasn’t afraid of taking big risks in hopes of huge returns on them.
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Iron Man 2
One of the most iconic roles of his life also happened to be a high-risk one, where the star went blackface for his 2008 comedy film Tropic Thunder. While this decision was indeed controversial, actor Billy Dee Williams feels like anyone should be able to express their creative ideas on screen, referring to another star who wore blackface in the past.
But even before his fame and popularity soared in the stratosphere with Marvel Studios, the star wasn’t afraid of taking big risks in hopes of huge returns on them.
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Iron Man 2
One of the most iconic roles of his life also happened to be a high-risk one, where the star went blackface for his 2008 comedy film Tropic Thunder. While this decision was indeed controversial, actor Billy Dee Williams feels like anyone should be able to express their creative ideas on screen, referring to another star who wore blackface in the past.
- 4/9/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. is one of the biggest movie stars of our generation. The actor recently won his first Oscar for his role in Christopher Nolan’s monumental 2023 historical drama Oppenheimer. But, despite his many impressive movie roles, Downey Jr. will forever be Iron Man for Marvel fans.
The 59-year-old actor also won fans over after candidly talking about his battle with drug addiction and how he overcame it. However, long before the Iron Man actor was on his road to redemption, he played the role of a drug addict in a forgotten 1987 thriller. Playing the said role catapulted him further into the dark depths of addiction.
Image from “Sr.” | Robert Downey Jr. | Official Trailer | Netflix – YouTube Robert Downey Jr.’s Forgotten 1987 Movie Role Foreshadowed His Dark Future
Robert Downey Jr. who was recently praised by his Home for the Holidays director Jodie Foster, also starred in the 1987 drama film Less Than Zero.
The 59-year-old actor also won fans over after candidly talking about his battle with drug addiction and how he overcame it. However, long before the Iron Man actor was on his road to redemption, he played the role of a drug addict in a forgotten 1987 thriller. Playing the said role catapulted him further into the dark depths of addiction.
Image from “Sr.” | Robert Downey Jr. | Official Trailer | Netflix – YouTube Robert Downey Jr.’s Forgotten 1987 Movie Role Foreshadowed His Dark Future
Robert Downey Jr. who was recently praised by his Home for the Holidays director Jodie Foster, also starred in the 1987 drama film Less Than Zero.
- 4/9/2024
- by Disha Kandpal
- FandomWire
Lobo is an iconic DC character fans have been waiting eagerly for to make the jump into the live-action world. However, for years, the character has been waiting for his big break. Although Jason Momoa is now generating all the hype he can and advocating for a Lobo movie, Guy Ritchie was set to helm one back in 2010 but ultimately shelved the project in favor of directing Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.
Lobo. Source: DC Comics
Why Guy Ritchie Never Made the Lobo Movie He Was Supposed To
A Lobo live-action movie has been sitting on the shelves for ages now, and it’s wild to think how the film has jumped from one director to another over the years. Yet still, nothing has come to fruition.
Suggested“I’m gonna go drain the snake”: Robert Downey Jr. Started Talking to Himself After Going...
Lobo. Source: DC Comics
Why Guy Ritchie Never Made the Lobo Movie He Was Supposed To
A Lobo live-action movie has been sitting on the shelves for ages now, and it’s wild to think how the film has jumped from one director to another over the years. Yet still, nothing has come to fruition.
Suggested“I’m gonna go drain the snake”: Robert Downey Jr. Started Talking to Himself After Going...
- 4/7/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. plays Australian actor Kirk Lazarus in his Oscar-nominated role in Tropic Thunder. Downey Jr.’s Lazarus takes the extreme step in Method acting and undergoes pigmentation alteration surgery to play an African-American man. The role was clearly a satire that mocked the extreme lengths some actors were willing to go to for a role. Downey Jr.’s co-star in the film, Danny McBride, revealed how the actor stayed in character the whole time.
Ben Stiller, Brandon T Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder
Downey Jr.’s portrayal in the film received criticism for donning Blackface, but his acting in the film was praised by many. He was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar that year, which he lost to Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight.
Robert Downey Jr. Went Full Method To Play The Exaggerated Version Of A Method Actor Robert Downey Jr. played...
Ben Stiller, Brandon T Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder
Downey Jr.’s portrayal in the film received criticism for donning Blackface, but his acting in the film was praised by many. He was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar that year, which he lost to Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight.
Robert Downey Jr. Went Full Method To Play The Exaggerated Version Of A Method Actor Robert Downey Jr. played...
- 4/5/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The stoner action-comedy film “Pineapple Express” set needed more aspirin on its set than weed.
Each of the principal actors got seriously hurt on the shoot, Danny McBride says — otherwise, it was a total “blast.” In a recent interview with GQ (video below), the “Foot Fist Way” alum rattled off his injuries from the shoot — as well as the ones suffered by leads Seth Rogen and James Franco.
A central fight scene between the trio of actors in the 2008 film led to broken bones, at least one concussion, and two split skulls.
“That fight scene was crazy. We were going for it, so everybody got injured,” McBride said. “I think Seth broke his hand or his finger or something and Franco had split his forehead open. Like that’s why he has a bandana for most of the movie with sweatbands because he had actually split his forehead open. He had a big scar there,...
Each of the principal actors got seriously hurt on the shoot, Danny McBride says — otherwise, it was a total “blast.” In a recent interview with GQ (video below), the “Foot Fist Way” alum rattled off his injuries from the shoot — as well as the ones suffered by leads Seth Rogen and James Franco.
A central fight scene between the trio of actors in the 2008 film led to broken bones, at least one concussion, and two split skulls.
“That fight scene was crazy. We were going for it, so everybody got injured,” McBride said. “I think Seth broke his hand or his finger or something and Franco had split his forehead open. Like that’s why he has a bandana for most of the movie with sweatbands because he had actually split his forehead open. He had a big scar there,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Los Angeles, April 5 (Ians) Actor and comedian Danny McBride recalled accidentally hearing Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. going method on himself and staying in character as he went to take a bathroom break in between takes.
Downey Jr. played a method actor in Ben Stiller’s comedy ‘Tropic Thunder’, where McBride played an explosives expert and was given an earpiece to communicate with the set as his character was perched in a watchtower above the production.
The earpiece was connected to the microphones of several of the cast and crew down below.
“I guess during one of the takes, they had left Downey’s mic on, and so I’m sitting up there, and I’m like, ‘Oh, I can hear what he’s saying’,” McBride said in a GQ video interview, reports variety.com.
“He was talking to people, and he was in character the whole time. And then...
Downey Jr. played a method actor in Ben Stiller’s comedy ‘Tropic Thunder’, where McBride played an explosives expert and was given an earpiece to communicate with the set as his character was perched in a watchtower above the production.
The earpiece was connected to the microphones of several of the cast and crew down below.
“I guess during one of the takes, they had left Downey’s mic on, and so I’m sitting up there, and I’m like, ‘Oh, I can hear what he’s saying’,” McBride said in a GQ video interview, reports variety.com.
“He was talking to people, and he was in character the whole time. And then...
- 4/5/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Robert Downey Jr. played a Method actor in Ben Stiller’s comedy “Tropic Thunder” and things got meta on set. In a new GQ video interview, Downey’s co-star Danny McBride remembered accidentally hearing Downey going Method himself and staying in character as he went to take a bathroom break in between takes.
McBride played an explosives expert in the film and was given an earpiece to communicate with the set as his character was perched in a watchtower above the production. It turns out the earpiece was connected to the microphones of several of the cast and crew down below.
“I guess during one of the takes, they had left Downey’s mic on, and so I’m sitting up there, and I’m like, ‘Oh shit, I can hear what he’s saying,'” McBride said. “He was talking to people, and he was in character the whole time.
McBride played an explosives expert in the film and was given an earpiece to communicate with the set as his character was perched in a watchtower above the production. It turns out the earpiece was connected to the microphones of several of the cast and crew down below.
“I guess during one of the takes, they had left Downey’s mic on, and so I’m sitting up there, and I’m like, ‘Oh shit, I can hear what he’s saying,'” McBride said. “He was talking to people, and he was in character the whole time.
- 4/4/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Tropic Thunder is one of those meta-films that have a lot going on right under the surface. With a cast of actors who were really committed to the bit of the film, including Robert Downey Jr. Downey was deep in his character for the time the film was being filmed, and nothing shows that more than the particular song that he made up for doing his business.
Ben Stiller, Brandon T Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder
Danny McBride, who was in the film as an explosives director within the narrative of the movie, talked to GQ about the curious way in which he found out how in character Robert Downey Jr. was when it came to his role as Kirk Lazarus, the Australian method actor who essayed the role of Lincoln Osiris.
In character, Robert Downey Jr. made a song to sing while relieving himself
Robert Downey Jr.
Ben Stiller, Brandon T Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder
Danny McBride, who was in the film as an explosives director within the narrative of the movie, talked to GQ about the curious way in which he found out how in character Robert Downey Jr. was when it came to his role as Kirk Lazarus, the Australian method actor who essayed the role of Lincoln Osiris.
In character, Robert Downey Jr. made a song to sing while relieving himself
Robert Downey Jr.
- 4/4/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Jon Favreau On Robert Downey Jr As Iron Man. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Robert Downey Jr turns 59 today! Rdj has entertained the audience for three decades or more with incredible stories, characters and performances. After working in Hollywood for many years, Robert won his first Oscar Award this year for his performance in Christopher Nolan’s 2023 film, Oppenheimer. However, one character that fans will never stop associating him with is Iron Man.
In 2008, Marvel released Iron Man, and it forever changed the fate of the studio and also Robert Downey Jr! Due to his drug addiction, the Tropic Thunder actor was often arrested between 1996 to 2001. Hence, Rdj didn’t really have a great reputation in Hollywood. However, director Jon Favreau’s faith in him and Robert’s charismatic screen presence and impeccable performance as Tony Stark/Iron Man changed everything.
But did you know that when Jon Favreau initially approached Marvel Studios...
Robert Downey Jr turns 59 today! Rdj has entertained the audience for three decades or more with incredible stories, characters and performances. After working in Hollywood for many years, Robert won his first Oscar Award this year for his performance in Christopher Nolan’s 2023 film, Oppenheimer. However, one character that fans will never stop associating him with is Iron Man.
In 2008, Marvel released Iron Man, and it forever changed the fate of the studio and also Robert Downey Jr! Due to his drug addiction, the Tropic Thunder actor was often arrested between 1996 to 2001. Hence, Rdj didn’t really have a great reputation in Hollywood. However, director Jon Favreau’s faith in him and Robert’s charismatic screen presence and impeccable performance as Tony Stark/Iron Man changed everything.
But did you know that when Jon Favreau initially approached Marvel Studios...
- 4/4/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Robert Downey Jr.’s meta Method acting may have been a little too…Method-ly…on “Tropic Thunder.”
His co-star Danny McBride told GQ (video below) how the recent Oscar winner stayed in character throughout production of the 2008 comedy. And we do mean throughout production. Downey, who played an egomaniac Method actor who donned Blackface in the satirical film about the making of a war movie, would even “piss in character,” McBride said.
Perhaps that earned him his 2009 Best Supporting Actor Academy-Award nomination. (He didn’t win; Heath Ledger did posthumously for “The Dark Knight.”)
McBride, who played an explosives director on set, recalled being up in a watchtower and still hearing Downey in his earpiece talking to himself even on the way to the restroom.
“I guess during one of the takes they had left Downey’s mic on and so I’m sitting up there and I’m like,...
His co-star Danny McBride told GQ (video below) how the recent Oscar winner stayed in character throughout production of the 2008 comedy. And we do mean throughout production. Downey, who played an egomaniac Method actor who donned Blackface in the satirical film about the making of a war movie, would even “piss in character,” McBride said.
Perhaps that earned him his 2009 Best Supporting Actor Academy-Award nomination. (He didn’t win; Heath Ledger did posthumously for “The Dark Knight.”)
McBride, who played an explosives director on set, recalled being up in a watchtower and still hearing Downey in his earpiece talking to himself even on the way to the restroom.
“I guess during one of the takes they had left Downey’s mic on and so I’m sitting up there and I’m like,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Robert Downey Jr. is the Oscar-winning actor and three-time nominee who has had his share of ups-and-downs. He’s been more in demand than ever lately thanks in large part to the highly popular “Avengers” series, in which he played billionaire superhero Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) to great acclaim. Tour through our photo gallery of his 21 greatest films, ranked from worst to best.
The son of underground filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. and actress Elsie Downey, he made his acting debut at age five in his father’s film “Pound” (1970). He received his first Oscar nomination in 1992: Best Actor for his performance as silent movie legend Charles Chaplin in “Chaplin.” It took 16 years for him to return to the Oscar race: Best Supporting Actor for his role as an Australian actor who surgically alters himself to play an African-American platoon leader in “Tropic Thunder” (2008).
Both films also brought him Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations,...
The son of underground filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. and actress Elsie Downey, he made his acting debut at age five in his father’s film “Pound” (1970). He received his first Oscar nomination in 1992: Best Actor for his performance as silent movie legend Charles Chaplin in “Chaplin.” It took 16 years for him to return to the Oscar race: Best Supporting Actor for his role as an Australian actor who surgically alters himself to play an African-American platoon leader in “Tropic Thunder” (2008).
Both films also brought him Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Robert Downey Jr. appears to be traveling further down the road that won him the Oscar this year. After playing the antagonist Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer, Downey Jr. has landed another antagonist role in the upcoming HBO series, The Sympathizer. When glimpses of his performance in the series were released on social media, fans were pretty sure that the actor is aiming for the Primetime Emmys next.
Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer
Besides his acting role in the series, Downey Jr. and his wife Susan Downey serve as the executive producers of the series. The Sympathizer is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Viet Thanh Nguyen.
Robert Downey Jr. Eyeing The Emmys Next After Oscar Win With New Series Role
Robert Downey Jr. aims for the Emmys with his new role(s) in The Sympathizer
Robert Downey Jr. was seen in at...
Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer
Besides his acting role in the series, Downey Jr. and his wife Susan Downey serve as the executive producers of the series. The Sympathizer is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Viet Thanh Nguyen.
Robert Downey Jr. Eyeing The Emmys Next After Oscar Win With New Series Role
Robert Downey Jr. aims for the Emmys with his new role(s) in The Sympathizer
Robert Downey Jr. was seen in at...
- 3/28/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
(Robert Downey Jr On Scripts Photo Credit – IMDb; Flickr )
Robert Downey Jr recently won an Oscar award in the Best Supporting Actor category for his performance in Oppenheimer. In Christopher Nolan’s 2023 biographical war drama, the actor played Lewis Strauss and left a major impact with his outstanding performance. The Oscar-winning film also stars Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Gary Oldman, Benny Safdie, Matthias Schweighofer, Jack Quaid, Rami Malek, and Josh Peck.
In his career of three decades, Rdj has won hearts with his incredible acts in several movies, including Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes, Due Date, The Judge, Tropic Thunder, and many more. For the past many years, Robert Downey Jr has been surprising his fans with exciting choices. One might think the actor is quite careful about what he signs and must be thoroughly going through the scripts and stories. However, in an interview in the past,...
Robert Downey Jr recently won an Oscar award in the Best Supporting Actor category for his performance in Oppenheimer. In Christopher Nolan’s 2023 biographical war drama, the actor played Lewis Strauss and left a major impact with his outstanding performance. The Oscar-winning film also stars Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Gary Oldman, Benny Safdie, Matthias Schweighofer, Jack Quaid, Rami Malek, and Josh Peck.
In his career of three decades, Rdj has won hearts with his incredible acts in several movies, including Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes, Due Date, The Judge, Tropic Thunder, and many more. For the past many years, Robert Downey Jr has been surprising his fans with exciting choices. One might think the actor is quite careful about what he signs and must be thoroughly going through the scripts and stories. However, in an interview in the past,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Emmy Award-winning actor Jack Black is known for his roles in family and comedy movies, in addition to his exceptional work as a voice artist for animated movies. The actor became a household name with High Fidelity in 2000, which led to him landing bigger parts in movies. Black solidified his position as a leading actor in the industry with 2003’s School of Rock and has appeared in movies including Goosebumps, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, The House with a Clock in Its Walls, and more.
The actor has voiced one of his favorite animated characters, Po, in the Kung Fu Panda franchise and Bowser in the Super Mario Bros. movie. Jack Black is one of the most enthusiastic and passionate artists; whether it comes to acting, music, or comedy, he has managed to ace in all three fields. The actor recently revealed his favorite game and teased a possible sequel...
The actor has voiced one of his favorite animated characters, Po, in the Kung Fu Panda franchise and Bowser in the Super Mario Bros. movie. Jack Black is one of the most enthusiastic and passionate artists; whether it comes to acting, music, or comedy, he has managed to ace in all three fields. The actor recently revealed his favorite game and teased a possible sequel...
- 3/23/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
2008’s Tropic Thunder is one of the most popular comedy films of all time and actor Jack Black would love to do a sequel, but he believes it would get canceled today. Apart from Black, the film featured Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jay Baruchel, and Brandon T. Jackson as a group of prima donna actors making a Vietnam War film. In a recent interview, Black even suggested a title for the sequel: Arctic Lightning.
Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr, and Ben Stiller in Tropic Thunder
At the time of its release, the film’s content attracted a lot of criticism, and yet, Downey Jr. was nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. The film was a success at the global box office.
Jack Black would love to work with Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. for a Tropic Thunder sequel
Tropic Thunder...
Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr, and Ben Stiller in Tropic Thunder
At the time of its release, the film’s content attracted a lot of criticism, and yet, Downey Jr. was nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. The film was a success at the global box office.
Jack Black would love to work with Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. for a Tropic Thunder sequel
Tropic Thunder...
- 3/23/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. is without a doubt one of the biggest and most successful actors in the entertainment industry and is also regarded as one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. The actor’s career did have some bumps on the way but he with his hard work and dedication managed to pull himself out of it and went on to become not only the biggest star but also an actor who is deeply admired and respected by the audience.
Downey gained global recognition after he starred as Tony Stark a.k.a. Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe beginning with 2008’s Iron Man. The actor has also appeared in movies including Sherlock Holmes, The Judge, Zodiac, Tropic Thunder and more cementing his place in the industry. His recent win at the 96th Academy Award gives a subtle nod to one of his fan-favorite characters showcasing that the...
Downey gained global recognition after he starred as Tony Stark a.k.a. Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe beginning with 2008’s Iron Man. The actor has also appeared in movies including Sherlock Holmes, The Judge, Zodiac, Tropic Thunder and more cementing his place in the industry. His recent win at the 96th Academy Award gives a subtle nod to one of his fan-favorite characters showcasing that the...
- 3/20/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Long before he won the 2024 Best Supporting Actor Oscar for “Oppenheimer,” Robert Downey Jr. made his screen debut at age five in the experimental 1970 film “Pound,” which was directed by his father and co-starred his mother and sister. Upon clinching said prize, he emulated only three other men who were first honored by the academy at least half a century into their acting careers. Considering both male categories (and only counting credited roles in feature films), his waiting period of 54 years far exceeds the all-time average, which now stands at 19.5 years.
Although nearly two full decades separate their time-of-win ages (58 and 77), Downey came within five years of breaking John Gielgud’s general record for longest acting career preceding an Oscar victory. The English performer has held that distinction since 1982, when he was lauded for his supporting turn in “Arthur” 58 years after debuting in “Who Is the Man?” (1924). While no male...
Although nearly two full decades separate their time-of-win ages (58 and 77), Downey came within five years of breaking John Gielgud’s general record for longest acting career preceding an Oscar victory. The English performer has held that distinction since 1982, when he was lauded for his supporting turn in “Arthur” 58 years after debuting in “Who Is the Man?” (1924). While no male...
- 3/18/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Jeremy Renner recently revealed that Robert Downey Jr. was one of the earliest people who got in touch with him after his snowplow accident. The two co-actors played central roles in the MCU. However, if Renner is to be believed, then the Iron Man fame pushed him to recover soon for a very devious reason- the Mayor of Kingstown.
Jeremy Renner as Mike in Mayor of Kingstown
Jeremy Renner shocked several fans last year when he faced a near-fatal snowplowing accident. He suffered critical injuries due to the accident and concerned several fans and close ones about his health. During this time, many co-stars also extended their support and good wishes to him for a speedy recovery. Even though Robert Downey Jr. was also one of them, it looks like his intentions were not solely based on Renner’s health.
Was Robert Downey Jr. more concerned about the Mayor of Kingstown?...
Jeremy Renner as Mike in Mayor of Kingstown
Jeremy Renner shocked several fans last year when he faced a near-fatal snowplowing accident. He suffered critical injuries due to the accident and concerned several fans and close ones about his health. During this time, many co-stars also extended their support and good wishes to him for a speedy recovery. Even though Robert Downey Jr. was also one of them, it looks like his intentions were not solely based on Renner’s health.
Was Robert Downey Jr. more concerned about the Mayor of Kingstown?...
- 3/17/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Ben Stiller puts a major part of his time into his career as a director these days and he has some amazing projects in his portfolio. Stiller directed acclaimed films like Tropic Thunder and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. He also served as the director and executive producer of the AppleTV+ series, Severance. However, there were a few scripts he had to turn down for reaching such height in his filmmaking career and some of them turned out to be huge successes.
Tropic Thunder director Ben Stiller turned down a script that turned out to be a massive success
Out of these films, one film could’ve won him his much-deserved Oscar back in the ’90s itself. Stiller was just two feature films into his directorial career when the Oscar-winning script of Good Will Hunting was sent to him. The Zoolander actor unfortunately turned down Ben Affleck and Matt Damon...
Tropic Thunder director Ben Stiller turned down a script that turned out to be a massive success
Out of these films, one film could’ve won him his much-deserved Oscar back in the ’90s itself. Stiller was just two feature films into his directorial career when the Oscar-winning script of Good Will Hunting was sent to him. The Zoolander actor unfortunately turned down Ben Affleck and Matt Damon...
- 3/14/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Comedy feels like it's in a delicate state these days. Not only are studios avoiding tentpole comedy movies for the most part, but the onslaught of what many perceive as "cancel culture" has resulted in a little more caution when it comes to telling jokes, whether that's on the big screen or in comedy clubs. While there has been a lot of admirable progress with regards to cultural issues in comedy, the argument could be made that there is such a thing as being too sensitive, especially when it comes to an art form that is well-known for mining laughter from irreverence and provocation.
This careful approach to comedy has resulted in a lot of retrospective analysis of comedies from yesteryear, much of which often results in people saying, "You could never make that movie today." This has been applied to everything from "Blazing Saddles" (typically from people who don't...
This careful approach to comedy has resulted in a lot of retrospective analysis of comedies from yesteryear, much of which often results in people saying, "You could never make that movie today." This has been applied to everything from "Blazing Saddles" (typically from people who don't...
- 3/14/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Christopher Nolan, the visionary director, recently took home his first ever Academy Award after being nominated eight times. His movie Oppenheimer reigned the biggest night in cinema by bagging seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor. Cillian Murphy, who played the lead role for the first time in Nolan’s movie, became the first Irish-born winner of the Best Actor award.
Christopher Nolan at Golden Globes Award
Robert Downey Jr., the Iron Man actor who was previously nominated at the Oscars twice for his role in 1992’s Chaplin and 2008’s Tropic Thunder, also finally kissed the coveted award. After winning all the major awards like the Golden Globes, BAFTA, and SAG Award, he was naturally the most favorite to win this year’s Oscar.
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Christopher Nolan at Golden Globes Award
Robert Downey Jr., the Iron Man actor who was previously nominated at the Oscars twice for his role in 1992’s Chaplin and 2008’s Tropic Thunder, also finally kissed the coveted award. After winning all the major awards like the Golden Globes, BAFTA, and SAG Award, he was naturally the most favorite to win this year’s Oscar.
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- 3/13/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. has been receiving congratulations for winning his first Oscar at the 96th Academy Award. His long-time friend and fellow actor Johnny Depp also extended his congratulatory remarks to the Oppenheimer star. But a slightly awkward moment occurred after he shared a photoshopped picture with Downey Jr. The Pirates of the Caribbean star, however, promptly rectified the error and joined in celebrating Downey Jr.’s triumph at the 2024 Oscars.
Robert Downey Jr. in Oppenheimer
Downey Jr. won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Oppenheimer. While he has previously been nominated two times, for his 1992 film Chaplin and the 2008 film Tropic Thunder, this marks his first ever Academy Award.
Johnny Depp Congratulates Robert Downey Jr. With a Photoshopped Throwback Picture
Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr. share a special bond that has endured for over three decades in the film industry. The Hollywood duo is known to be very close friends,...
Robert Downey Jr. in Oppenheimer
Downey Jr. won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Oppenheimer. While he has previously been nominated two times, for his 1992 film Chaplin and the 2008 film Tropic Thunder, this marks his first ever Academy Award.
Johnny Depp Congratulates Robert Downey Jr. With a Photoshopped Throwback Picture
Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr. share a special bond that has endured for over three decades in the film industry. The Hollywood duo is known to be very close friends,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Johnny Depp is celebrating Robert Downey Jr.’s win at the 96th Oscars.
Downey took home his first Academy Award at the ceremony, prompting Depp to share two photos of him and Downey at the Golden Globe Awards in 2011 .
“Let’s try this again… congrats to my dear friend,” Depp wrote in a caption placed below the two photos on Instagram. The two stars have never been in a film together, but have run in many of the same circles.
Downey’s Best Supporting Actor win for his role in Oppenheimer came on his third career Oscar nomination. He received a Supporting Actor bid for his role in the 2008 comedy Tropic Thunder and a Best Actor nomination in 1993 for portraying movie legend Charlie Chaplin in 1992’s Chaplin.
“I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy, in that order,” Downey joked during his acceptance speech on Sunday. “I...
Downey took home his first Academy Award at the ceremony, prompting Depp to share two photos of him and Downey at the Golden Globe Awards in 2011 .
“Let’s try this again… congrats to my dear friend,” Depp wrote in a caption placed below the two photos on Instagram. The two stars have never been in a film together, but have run in many of the same circles.
Downey’s Best Supporting Actor win for his role in Oppenheimer came on his third career Oscar nomination. He received a Supporting Actor bid for his role in the 2008 comedy Tropic Thunder and a Best Actor nomination in 1993 for portraying movie legend Charlie Chaplin in 1992’s Chaplin.
“I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy, in that order,” Downey joked during his acceptance speech on Sunday. “I...
- 3/12/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2024 Oscars etched several milestones, and one in particular happened with great frequency: A lot of the night’s winners were first-timers.
Above and below the line talent on “Oppenheimer,” “Poor Things,” “Godzilla Minus One” and more earned their first Oscars ever, including Robert Downey Jr. and Christopher Nolan. Three countries — Japan, Ukraine and the United Kingdom also knocked out some first-time milestones.
Here’s a rundown of those earned their first Oscar at the ceremony.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”), Best Supporting Actress-
Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s first Oscar kicked off the night.
Cord Jefferson accepts the Best Adapted Screenplay award for “American Fiction” at the 96th Annual Academy Awards (Credit Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Cord Jefferson (“American Fiction”), Best Adapted Screenplay
Best known for his TV writing, Jefferson accepted his first Oscar with a stirring speech calling on Hollywood...
Above and below the line talent on “Oppenheimer,” “Poor Things,” “Godzilla Minus One” and more earned their first Oscars ever, including Robert Downey Jr. and Christopher Nolan. Three countries — Japan, Ukraine and the United Kingdom also knocked out some first-time milestones.
Here’s a rundown of those earned their first Oscar at the ceremony.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”), Best Supporting Actress-
Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s first Oscar kicked off the night.
Cord Jefferson accepts the Best Adapted Screenplay award for “American Fiction” at the 96th Annual Academy Awards (Credit Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Cord Jefferson (“American Fiction”), Best Adapted Screenplay
Best known for his TV writing, Jefferson accepted his first Oscar with a stirring speech calling on Hollywood...
- 3/12/2024
- by Andi Ortiz, Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Over the course of more than two decades, Robert Downey Jr. has traversed a tumultuous path, encountering challenges in both his career and personal life. Confronting legal issues, which included arrests and time spent in jail, he has remarkably orchestrated a significant turnaround.
Robert Downey Jr. holds an unparalleled position in Hollywood, marking a profound transformation in both his personal life and career. His exceptional acting abilities were on full display with his well-earned victory at the Oscars this week. In a playful jab at his troubled past, the legendary actor humorously likened himself to an animal, surpassing Jimmy Kimmel’s feeble attempt to humiliate him.
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. consistently exceeded expectations with his Hollywood roles, reaching new heights, particularly with his iconic portrayal of Iron Man in 2008. Serving as the heartbeat and soul of numerous major Marvel movies, he played a pivotal role, especially in The Avengers trilogy.
Robert Downey Jr. holds an unparalleled position in Hollywood, marking a profound transformation in both his personal life and career. His exceptional acting abilities were on full display with his well-earned victory at the Oscars this week. In a playful jab at his troubled past, the legendary actor humorously likened himself to an animal, surpassing Jimmy Kimmel’s feeble attempt to humiliate him.
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. consistently exceeded expectations with his Hollywood roles, reaching new heights, particularly with his iconic portrayal of Iron Man in 2008. Serving as the heartbeat and soul of numerous major Marvel movies, he played a pivotal role, especially in The Avengers trilogy.
- 3/11/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Last night’s Academy Awards was a big night for a lot of people. Most notably, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer would make a surprising sweep after award shows from earlier in the year presented a closer head-to-head competition. The epic biopic brought in a lot of firsts. Robert Downey Jr. would get his first Oscar win after past nominations including the likes of Chaplin and Tropic Thunder. Cillian Murphy took home the Best Actor trophy while Nolan would get his first for Best Directing and finally, Al Pacino would hilariously announce Oppenheimer in a premature manner as Best Picture.
Oppenheimer would not be the only World War II/atomic bomb-themed film to hit it big last night. The most famous Kaiju in the world, Godzilla, made history as Godzilla Minus One would be the first in the famous Japanese series that would be recognized by the Academy Awards. Godzilla Minus One...
Oppenheimer would not be the only World War II/atomic bomb-themed film to hit it big last night. The most famous Kaiju in the world, Godzilla, made history as Godzilla Minus One would be the first in the famous Japanese series that would be recognized by the Academy Awards. Godzilla Minus One...
- 3/11/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Gwyneth Paltrow was in hair and makeup at home during the 2024 Oscars, but she made sure not to miss the chance to see her longtime Marvel co-star Robert Downey Jr. win his first Academy Award. Paltrow shared a video to her Instagram story as she rejoiced over Downey taking home the Oscar for best supporting actor thanks to his acclaimed role in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” She watched the moment on her laptop. As they say in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: “Whatever it takes.”
Paltrow is an Oscar winner herself, having won the best actress trophy at the 1999 Academy Awards for her role in “Shakespeare in Love.” She’s been friends with Downey for well over a decade, after the two were cast as Tony Stark and Pepper Potts in 2008’s “Iron Man,” which kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They went on to headline two more standalone “Iron Man...
Paltrow is an Oscar winner herself, having won the best actress trophy at the 1999 Academy Awards for her role in “Shakespeare in Love.” She’s been friends with Downey for well over a decade, after the two were cast as Tony Stark and Pepper Potts in 2008’s “Iron Man,” which kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They went on to headline two more standalone “Iron Man...
- 3/11/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Robert Downey Jr. finally won his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal as Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer, ending a three-decade wait since his first nomination in 1993 for Chaplin.
Sixteen years later, he got another shot at an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Kirk Lazarus in Tropic Thunder. But once again, he lost to Heath Ledger (who won posthumously for his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight). But now, it’s finally Rdj’s turn.
Robert Downey Jr. as Kirk Lazarus in Tropic Thunder
Winning his first Oscar nod was a tough journey for the actor. He had to work really hard for it, but in the end, it all paid off. However, there was one thing that was particularly challenging for him in the flick.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Biggest Challenge in Chaplin
Back in 1992, Robert Downey Jr. played...
Sixteen years later, he got another shot at an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Kirk Lazarus in Tropic Thunder. But once again, he lost to Heath Ledger (who won posthumously for his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight). But now, it’s finally Rdj’s turn.
Robert Downey Jr. as Kirk Lazarus in Tropic Thunder
Winning his first Oscar nod was a tough journey for the actor. He had to work really hard for it, but in the end, it all paid off. However, there was one thing that was particularly challenging for him in the flick.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Biggest Challenge in Chaplin
Back in 1992, Robert Downey Jr. played...
- 3/11/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer. It was Downey Jr.’s third Oscar nomination after being previously nominated for Chaplin in 1993 and Tropic Thunder in 2009. As the actor finally won his much-deserved Oscar after three decades since his first nomination, fans look back at the 1993 Oscar nominees.
Robert Downey Jr. won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer
Downey Jr. put forth an incredible performance as Charlie Chaplin in the 1992 film, Chaplin. In any other year, the Iron Man actor could have easily won the Best Actor Award for his role. However, 1992 was a year that produced several gems of performances in cinema history.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Contenders At 1993 Oscars Show Why He Had To Wait 3 Decades To Win Al Pacino won the 1993 Best Actor Oscar...
Robert Downey Jr. won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer
Downey Jr. put forth an incredible performance as Charlie Chaplin in the 1992 film, Chaplin. In any other year, the Iron Man actor could have easily won the Best Actor Award for his role. However, 1992 was a year that produced several gems of performances in cinema history.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Contenders At 1993 Oscars Show Why He Had To Wait 3 Decades To Win Al Pacino won the 1993 Best Actor Oscar...
- 3/11/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
While his short tenure as a Saturday Night Live cast member may not be the first thing we think of when we think of Robert Downey Jr., he blazed a new path for the show Sunday night.
In winning Best Supporting Actor for Oppenheimer, Downey is now the first SNL cast member to take home an Oscar.
The have been other nominees. Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Joan Cusack, Michael McKean, and Kristen Wiig have all been been nomimated, but none sealed the deal. Downey himself was a three-time nominee going into Sunday night’s ceremony, having lost for Chaplin in 1993 and Tropic Thunder in 2009.
Downey served just one year as a cast member on the show in 1985, in what some consider SNL’s worst season. It was one of only two seasons that began with a complete cast turnover, and more than half weren’t asked back the following the season.
In winning Best Supporting Actor for Oppenheimer, Downey is now the first SNL cast member to take home an Oscar.
The have been other nominees. Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Joan Cusack, Michael McKean, and Kristen Wiig have all been been nomimated, but none sealed the deal. Downey himself was a three-time nominee going into Sunday night’s ceremony, having lost for Chaplin in 1993 and Tropic Thunder in 2009.
Downey served just one year as a cast member on the show in 1985, in what some consider SNL’s worst season. It was one of only two seasons that began with a complete cast turnover, and more than half weren’t asked back the following the season.
- 3/11/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
To surprise of basically no one, Robert Downey Jr. has just won his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor as Lewis Strauss in "Oppenheimer." The movie was one of the biggest hits of 2023, both critically and financially, and Downey was a huge part of it. He brought the scheming, insecure Strauss to life on the big screen, and helped take a storyline that could've felt like a bunch of complicated legal clutter and turn it into an emotional, high-stakes battle of wills.
Downey's win is heartwarming for a whole host of reasons. One is the actor's well-known struggles with addiction in the late '90s and early 2000s, and the other is Downey Jr.'s long history of starring in exciting, varied, interesting films. From "Tropic Thunder" to "Zodiac" to his many appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this man has definitely put in the work to reach this career milestone.
Downey's win is heartwarming for a whole host of reasons. One is the actor's well-known struggles with addiction in the late '90s and early 2000s, and the other is Downey Jr.'s long history of starring in exciting, varied, interesting films. From "Tropic Thunder" to "Zodiac" to his many appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this man has definitely put in the work to reach this career milestone.
- 3/11/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Robert Downey Jr. has won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Oppenheimer. 2023 was marked by the blockbuster hits of Barbie and Oppenheimer, popularly known as the Barbenheimer, after the two films became a cultural phenomenon. Although the Margot Robbie starrer became the frontrunner with its box office collection, Christopher Nolan’s biographical thriller has been making waves for potentially being the biggest winner at the 2024 Oscars.
Barbenheimer (Barbie and Oppenheimer)
However, despite that, Ryan Gosling, who earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination for Barbie, recently claimed that the biographical thriller rode on the coattails of the fantasy comedy, only to lose the Oscar to the Oppenheimer star Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. Wins His First Oscar For Oppenheimer
Robert Downey Jr., who earned widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in the 2023 film Oppenheimer, has won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor at the 96th Academy Awards.
Barbenheimer (Barbie and Oppenheimer)
However, despite that, Ryan Gosling, who earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination for Barbie, recently claimed that the biographical thriller rode on the coattails of the fantasy comedy, only to lose the Oscar to the Oppenheimer star Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. Wins His First Oscar For Oppenheimer
Robert Downey Jr., who earned widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in the 2023 film Oppenheimer, has won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor at the 96th Academy Awards.
- 3/11/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Sam Rockwell Paid Tribute To Oscar Winner Robert Downey Jr. With An Amazing Tropic Thunder Reference
"There are actors, and then there are actors who don't drop characters until the DVD commentary."
This is how 2017 Best Supporting Actor Oscar-winner Sam Rockwell opened his impassioned speech in honor of Best Supporting Actor nominee, Robert Downey Jr. The man who gave us a decade of playing Tony Stark in Marvel's "Iron Man" films would go on to take home the statue, his first win after previous nominations for "Chaplin" and his controversial performance in "Tropic Thunder." The former is a role that plenty of film pundits have claimed should have brought Rdj his first Oscar all the way back in 1992, while the latter nomination is still heavily debated considering Rdj's character was an actor who underwent a dangerous and racist procedure to darken his skin in order to play a Black character.
The joke was that his character Kirk Lazarus was the type of actor to dedicate himself...
This is how 2017 Best Supporting Actor Oscar-winner Sam Rockwell opened his impassioned speech in honor of Best Supporting Actor nominee, Robert Downey Jr. The man who gave us a decade of playing Tony Stark in Marvel's "Iron Man" films would go on to take home the statue, his first win after previous nominations for "Chaplin" and his controversial performance in "Tropic Thunder." The former is a role that plenty of film pundits have claimed should have brought Rdj his first Oscar all the way back in 1992, while the latter nomination is still heavily debated considering Rdj's character was an actor who underwent a dangerous and racist procedure to darken his skin in order to play a Black character.
The joke was that his character Kirk Lazarus was the type of actor to dedicate himself...
- 3/11/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Oscars 2024 Best Picture Goes To Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Oscars 2024: The 96th Academy Awards are finally here, the most significant award night of the season. Jimmy Kimmel returned as the host, and one of the major awards was Best Picture. Ten nominees are in this category, from Poor Things and Barbie to Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon. Keep scrolling for more.
Christopher Nolan’s film has won every award this year, and the Oscar is the last and the highest honor. The actors and actresses have put forward their best fashion foot forward for the grand event. Anatamoy of a Fall won the Best Original Screenplay. The Nolan-directed lost the Best Actress in a Supporting Role trophy to Da’Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers.
Tension set in when Oppenheimer lost the Best Adapted Screenplay to American Fiction. Poor Things won the awards for Set Design,...
Oscars 2024: The 96th Academy Awards are finally here, the most significant award night of the season. Jimmy Kimmel returned as the host, and one of the major awards was Best Picture. Ten nominees are in this category, from Poor Things and Barbie to Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon. Keep scrolling for more.
Christopher Nolan’s film has won every award this year, and the Oscar is the last and the highest honor. The actors and actresses have put forward their best fashion foot forward for the grand event. Anatamoy of a Fall won the Best Original Screenplay. The Nolan-directed lost the Best Actress in a Supporting Role trophy to Da’Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers.
Tension set in when Oppenheimer lost the Best Adapted Screenplay to American Fiction. Poor Things won the awards for Set Design,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The moment of joy has finally arrived for Robert Downey Jr. fans as the star took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Oppenheimer. The Iron Man star’s performance as Admiral Lewis Strauss was hailed by critics and audiences as one of the greatest by the actor. Following the late Heath Ledger, Rdj becomes the second actor to win an Oscar in a Christopher Nolan film.
Robert Downey Jr. in Oppenheimer
Thanks to the insane hype of the phenomenon termed Barbenheimer and a plethora of iconic stars coming together, Oppenheimer was one of the most talked out topics last year.
Robert Downey Jr. wins it all as Lewis Strauss Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss
Robert Downey Jr. was one of the strongest contenders in the Best Supporting Actor category following his triumph at the BAFTA, Golden Globe, Critic’s Choice, and SAG awards. Despite the presence of...
Robert Downey Jr. in Oppenheimer
Thanks to the insane hype of the phenomenon termed Barbenheimer and a plethora of iconic stars coming together, Oppenheimer was one of the most talked out topics last year.
Robert Downey Jr. wins it all as Lewis Strauss Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss
Robert Downey Jr. was one of the strongest contenders in the Best Supporting Actor category following his triumph at the BAFTA, Golden Globe, Critic’s Choice, and SAG awards. Despite the presence of...
- 3/11/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. took home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor on Sunday — marking his first-ever Oscar win. But the Oppenheimer star couldn’t accept his award on Hollywood’s biggest night without making a round of thanks and, of course, a few signature jokes.
“I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy, in that order,” Downey joked onstage, after accepting the award from past winners Sam Rockwell and Ke Huy Quan.
The actor played J. Robert Oppenheimer’s professional nemesis Lewis Strauss, the chairman of...
“I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy, in that order,” Downey joked onstage, after accepting the award from past winners Sam Rockwell and Ke Huy Quan.
The actor played J. Robert Oppenheimer’s professional nemesis Lewis Strauss, the chairman of...
- 3/11/2024
- by CT Jones
- Rollingstone.com
Robert Downey Jr. has traded an iron suit for Oscar gold.
The actor took home best supporting actor at the Oscars 2024 for his work as in Oppenheimer as Lewis Strauss, with the win marking a high point in a career full of dramatic twists and turns.
“I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy in that order,” Downey began his speech, to laughs. “I’d like to thank my veterinarian — I mean wife, Susan Downey, over there. She found me a snarly, rescue pet and you loved me back to life. That’s why I’m here.”
After rising to earn a best actor nomination for the Charlie Chaplin biopic Chaplin (1992), Downey went on to earn a Golden Globe for his work on the hit TV hit Ally McBeal, but faced a career implosion following drug charges and time in prison. But then, his career had an...
The actor took home best supporting actor at the Oscars 2024 for his work as in Oppenheimer as Lewis Strauss, with the win marking a high point in a career full of dramatic twists and turns.
“I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy in that order,” Downey began his speech, to laughs. “I’d like to thank my veterinarian — I mean wife, Susan Downey, over there. She found me a snarly, rescue pet and you loved me back to life. That’s why I’m here.”
After rising to earn a best actor nomination for the Charlie Chaplin biopic Chaplin (1992), Downey went on to earn a Golden Globe for his work on the hit TV hit Ally McBeal, but faced a career implosion following drug charges and time in prison. But then, his career had an...
- 3/11/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Three times a charm for Robert Downey Jr. who finally won an Oscar on this third nomination tonight for his turn as Lewis Strauss, the hostile United States Atomic Energy Commissioner in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
Ever the wonderful wisenheimer, Downey Jr, beamed, “I’d like to thank my terrible childood and the Academy — in that order.”
Giving a big shoutout to his producer wife, Susan Downey, err “veterinarian,” the Iron Man thespian heralded, “She found me as a snarling rescue pet and loved me back to life. That’s why I’m here, thank you.”
From the minute Universal’s Oppenheimer hit the screen back in July, buzz for Downey Jr.’s nuanced, complicated turn as the foe to J. Robert Oppenheimer has been on the lips of several awards journalists and members.
Downey Jr. has won every major award leading up to tonight in the Best Supporting Actor...
Ever the wonderful wisenheimer, Downey Jr, beamed, “I’d like to thank my terrible childood and the Academy — in that order.”
Giving a big shoutout to his producer wife, Susan Downey, err “veterinarian,” the Iron Man thespian heralded, “She found me as a snarling rescue pet and loved me back to life. That’s why I’m here, thank you.”
From the minute Universal’s Oppenheimer hit the screen back in July, buzz for Downey Jr.’s nuanced, complicated turn as the foe to J. Robert Oppenheimer has been on the lips of several awards journalists and members.
Downey Jr. has won every major award leading up to tonight in the Best Supporting Actor...
- 3/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscars 2024 Best Supporting Actor Award for Robert Downey Dr ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Oscars 2024 Best Supporting Actor: The 96th Academy Awards just announced the Best Supporting Actor Award. The actors who were nominated in this category for Oscars 2024 include – Robert Downey Jr for Oppenheimer, Robert De Niro for Killers of the Flower Moon, Sterling K Brown for American Fiction, Ryan Gosling for Barbie and Mark Ruffalo for Poor Things.
The actor who won the Oscars 2024 Best Supporting Actor is Robert Downey Jr for Oppenheimer. He played Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s one of the most acclaimed films. This is Robert’s first Oscar win. In the past, he was nominated in the same category for Tropic Thunder (2008) and Chaplin in 1993.
In his Oscars 2024 speech, Robert Downey Jr said, “I like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy, in that order. I’d like to thank my wife Susan Downey.
Oscars 2024 Best Supporting Actor: The 96th Academy Awards just announced the Best Supporting Actor Award. The actors who were nominated in this category for Oscars 2024 include – Robert Downey Jr for Oppenheimer, Robert De Niro for Killers of the Flower Moon, Sterling K Brown for American Fiction, Ryan Gosling for Barbie and Mark Ruffalo for Poor Things.
The actor who won the Oscars 2024 Best Supporting Actor is Robert Downey Jr for Oppenheimer. He played Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s one of the most acclaimed films. This is Robert’s first Oscar win. In the past, he was nominated in the same category for Tropic Thunder (2008) and Chaplin in 1993.
In his Oscars 2024 speech, Robert Downey Jr said, “I like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy, in that order. I’d like to thank my wife Susan Downey.
- 3/11/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Just as Gold Derby predicted, Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”) has prevailed at the 2024 Oscars in the category of Best Supporting Actor. Earlier this awards season, the 58-year-old performer, who is perhaps best known for playing Marvel’s “Iron Man,” claimed victory at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice, BAFTA and SAG Awards for his role as Rear Admiral Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan‘s biopic about the life of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. This marks Downey’s first career Oscars win; he was previously nominated for “Chaplin” and “Tropic Thunder”.
Downey was the overwhelming favorite to triumph on Sunday, March 10 by all 29 of Gold Derby’s Oscar Experts from major media outlets: Andrea Mandell (People Magazine), Anne Thompson (Indiewire), Brian Truitt (USA Today), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Claudia Puig (Kpcc), Clayton Davis (Variety), Eric Deggans (NPR), Erik Davis (Fandango), Grae Drake (Moviefone), Jazz Tangcay (Variety), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Keith Simanton...
Downey was the overwhelming favorite to triumph on Sunday, March 10 by all 29 of Gold Derby’s Oscar Experts from major media outlets: Andrea Mandell (People Magazine), Anne Thompson (Indiewire), Brian Truitt (USA Today), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Claudia Puig (Kpcc), Clayton Davis (Variety), Eric Deggans (NPR), Erik Davis (Fandango), Grae Drake (Moviefone), Jazz Tangcay (Variety), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Keith Simanton...
- 3/11/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
As “Oppenheimer” begins its expected steamroll” of many of the biggest categories at the 96th Academy Awards, Robert Downey Jr. has added yet another storybook ending to one of the greatest comebacks in modern Hollywood history. Downey has won the Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in “Oppenheimer,” beating out stiff competition including Robert De Niro for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Mark Ruffalo in “Poor Things,” Sterling K. Brown in “American Fiction,” and his Barbenheimer counterpart Ryan Gosling for “Barbie.”
This marks Downey’s first Oscar win on his third nomination. He earned rave reviews in 1992 for playing Charlie Chaplin in Richard Attenborough’s “Chaplin,” which saw him portraying the silent film icon from his impoverished youth to his later years as a global superstar. That performance earned him his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
This marks Downey’s first Oscar win on his third nomination. He earned rave reviews in 1992 for playing Charlie Chaplin in Richard Attenborough’s “Chaplin,” which saw him portraying the silent film icon from his impoverished youth to his later years as a global superstar. That performance earned him his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
- 3/11/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Actor wins Academy Award at third attempt, for his role in Christopher Nolan’s atomic scientist biopic
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Robert Downey Jr has won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in Oppenheimer, at the 96th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
Downey Jr plays Lewis Strauss, J Robert Oppenheimer’s nemesis in the Christopher Nolan-directed biopic of the pioneering atomic-weapons scientist, played by Cillian Murphy. It is Downey’s first Oscar win, having previously been nominated for best actor in 1993 for Chaplin, and for best supporting actor in 2009 for Tropic Thunder.
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The winners list so far: Robert Downey Jr and Da’Vine Joy Randolph pick up best supporting role awards
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Robert Downey Jr has won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in Oppenheimer, at the 96th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
Downey Jr plays Lewis Strauss, J Robert Oppenheimer’s nemesis in the Christopher Nolan-directed biopic of the pioneering atomic-weapons scientist, played by Cillian Murphy. It is Downey’s first Oscar win, having previously been nominated for best actor in 1993 for Chaplin, and for best supporting actor in 2009 for Tropic Thunder.
Follow the 2024 Oscars ceremony – live updates
The winners list so far: Robert Downey Jr and Da’Vine Joy Randolph pick up best supporting role awards
Jimmy Kimmel’s opening Oscar monologue skewers Gerwig snub and praises Messi the dog
Billie Eilish and Ramy Youssef were among stars...
- 3/11/2024
- by Andrew Pulver and Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
The 96th edition of the Oscars will kick off within hours and fans are already biting their nails for their favorites to win the awards. The competition, as usual, has some worthy contenders in each category. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is leading the nominations with 13 nods from the Academy and the film is a favorite to win all the major awards.
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However, the Academy is not exactly known to concur with public opinion or sometimes even good cinema. Fans expect a fair share of drama to happen at the 96th Academy Awards, but here are some possible wins that would really upset the audience.
#6 Best Supporting Actress – Danielle Brooks over Emily Blunt Danielle Brooks in The Color Purple (left) and Emily Blunt in Oppenheimer (right)
Emily Blunt‘s stand-out performance as Kitty Oppenheimer faces threat from The Color Purple star Danielle Brooks at the Oscars 2024. Brooks,...
Oscars 2024 – announcement (credits: ABC)
However, the Academy is not exactly known to concur with public opinion or sometimes even good cinema. Fans expect a fair share of drama to happen at the 96th Academy Awards, but here are some possible wins that would really upset the audience.
#6 Best Supporting Actress – Danielle Brooks over Emily Blunt Danielle Brooks in The Color Purple (left) and Emily Blunt in Oppenheimer (right)
Emily Blunt‘s stand-out performance as Kitty Oppenheimer faces threat from The Color Purple star Danielle Brooks at the Oscars 2024. Brooks,...
- 3/10/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
With the 2024 Oscars just around the corner, recent predictions have suggested that Christopher Nolan’s biographical drama Oppenheimer is expected to dominate the event by potentially securing wins under major categories including Best Picture and Best Director. The film, released in 2023, has been on a winning streak with leading multiple award shows, including the 2024 Golden Globe Awards and the 77th BAFTAs.
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023)
The Cillian Murphy starrer, which is leading the nominations for the 2024 Oscars, is also anticipated to triumph at the upcoming award show, with expectations to secure 8 Oscars at the prestigious ceremony.
Oppenheimer Expected to be the Biggest Winner at the 2024 Oscars
Starring an ensemble cast, including Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer has become one of the most successful films of Christopher Nolan’s career. Garnering praise from critics and significant success at the box office upon its release, the movie is...
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023)
The Cillian Murphy starrer, which is leading the nominations for the 2024 Oscars, is also anticipated to triumph at the upcoming award show, with expectations to secure 8 Oscars at the prestigious ceremony.
Oppenheimer Expected to be the Biggest Winner at the 2024 Oscars
Starring an ensemble cast, including Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer has become one of the most successful films of Christopher Nolan’s career. Garnering praise from critics and significant success at the box office upon its release, the movie is...
- 3/9/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The Oscars witnessed one of the saddest moments when the late Heath Ledger won the Oscar for Best Supporting Role for playing Joker in The Dark Knight. The entire industry was in tears as the actor, unfortunately, passed away before getting to witness his magnificent achievement. While nobody could comprehend the untimely loss of such a gem of an actor, Robert Downey Jr.’s heartbreaking reaction at the moment caught the attention of several fans.
Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight
Robert Downey Jr. was one of the nominees for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar alongside Heath Ledger in the 2009 Oscars. While everybody was almost sure Ledger would win the award for his exceptional performance as the Clown Prince of Crime, other prominent actors like Downey Jr., Josh Brolin, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Michael Shannon were also in the race.
Heath Ledger’s demise had a heavy impact on Robert Downey Jr.
Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight
Robert Downey Jr. was one of the nominees for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar alongside Heath Ledger in the 2009 Oscars. While everybody was almost sure Ledger would win the award for his exceptional performance as the Clown Prince of Crime, other prominent actors like Downey Jr., Josh Brolin, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Michael Shannon were also in the race.
Heath Ledger’s demise had a heavy impact on Robert Downey Jr.
- 3/8/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The 2024 Oscar nominees for Best Supporting Actor are Sterling K. Brown (“American Fiction”), Robert De Niro (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”), Ryan Gosling (“Barbie”), and Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things”). Our odds currently show Downey (3/1) triumphing, followed in order of likelihood by Gosling (39/10), Ruffalo (9/2), De Niro (9/2), and Brown (9/2).
At 80, De Niro ranks as the ninth oldest nominee in the history of this category, which was established just six years before he was born. Less than eight years separate him from record holder Christopher Plummer, whose victory at 82 for “Beginners” (2012) would put him solely ahead of De Niro on the winners list. As it happens, De Niro already sits in sixth place among the youngest supporting male champs, having triumphed at 31 on his very first bid for “The Godfather Part II” (1975).
Having also achieved a Best Actor victory for “Raging Bull” (1981), De Niro is indeed the only member...
At 80, De Niro ranks as the ninth oldest nominee in the history of this category, which was established just six years before he was born. Less than eight years separate him from record holder Christopher Plummer, whose victory at 82 for “Beginners” (2012) would put him solely ahead of De Niro on the winners list. As it happens, De Niro already sits in sixth place among the youngest supporting male champs, having triumphed at 31 on his very first bid for “The Godfather Part II” (1975).
Having also achieved a Best Actor victory for “Raging Bull” (1981), De Niro is indeed the only member...
- 3/8/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
A potential reunion between Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Pattinson is no longer moving forward after director Adam McKay dropped from his own movie. The filmmaker, a known climate activist, decided to focus his attention on a climate-related directorial project instead.
Robert Downey Jr. via The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The script for Average Height, Average Build, a political satire, was already finished, and casting has been done. When McKay presented it to Netflix, the studio balked at the sound of its production budget.
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In an interview with IGN, a spokesperson for Adam McKay confirmed that he had abandoned Average Height, Average Build to work on something else.
“With the climate emergency having escalated a great deal,...
Robert Downey Jr. via The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The script for Average Height, Average Build, a political satire, was already finished, and casting has been done. When McKay presented it to Netflix, the studio balked at the sound of its production budget.
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In an interview with IGN, a spokesperson for Adam McKay confirmed that he had abandoned Average Height, Average Build to work on something else.
“With the climate emergency having escalated a great deal,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
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