Ever since Robert Downey Jr. said his famous "I am Iron Man" line, the character has always been associated with the actor. This makes fans wonder if Robert Downey Jr. is in What If…? Season 2.
Now that the second season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's What If…?series has aired, avid fans are wondering if the Iron Man actor has returned to his roots. Here's what we know about the show.
Why Did Robert Downey Jr. Exit the MCU?
In the 2019 film Avengers: Endgame, Robert Downey Jr.'s character sacrifices himself to beat Thanos (played by Josh Brolin). This marked the end of an era as Downey's tenure as the beloved superhero came to a close, thus forever changing the fate of the MCU.
Following the film's release, Downey said in an interview with Hindustan Times:
In follow-up interviews, Downey said that he was "all done" with Marvel movies and is instead focused on his philanthropic work.
So, Is Robert Downey Jr. in What If…? Season 2?
But considering that What If…? is an animated series, would that mean Downey has decided to reprise his role, at least with his voice?
Unfortunately, this isn't the case. Downey has decided not to do What If…? Season 2, and he's not the only one from the original cast who's missing in this series.
In the first season of What If…?, it was noted that Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson did not reprise their roles in the show.
Since these actors already finished their obligations with Marvel Studios, they were not required to return.
But in What If…? Season 2, other cast members were replaced, such as Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Dave Bautista, and Brie Larson.
Some of the actors who lent their voices to the show include Rachel McAdams, Danai Gurira, Karen Gillan, Jeremy Renner, and Don Cheadle.
Who Voices Tony Stark in What If…? Season 2?
So, if Robert Downey Jr. isn't in What If…? Season 2, who voices Tony Stark in the show? The answer is Mick Wingert, who also voiced the character in the first season.
In What If…? Season 2, Iron Man appears in a couple of episodes, namely Episode 3 (What If… Happy Hogan Saved Christmas) and Episode 4 (What If… Iron Man Crashed Into the Grandmaster).
Meanwhile, he voiced the character in four episodes of What If…? Season 1.
In an interview with Discussing Film, Wingert shares:
Wingert also voiced Slappy in Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween and Po in Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny.
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