Robert Downey Jr. To Star In ‘Captain America 3’

While all the fans were speculating about a possible “Iron Man 4,” it turns out Robert Downey Jr. was eyeing a major role in the upcoming “Captain America 3.”

According to Variety, the actor will suit up again as Tony Stark/Iron Man in a third “Cap” installment about Marvel’s Civil War series.

In the comics, the story centers on the Superhero Registration Act, which requires all people with superhuman powers to register with the government and act as a superhuman police force.

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Heroes are divided on the Superhero Registration Act and in the comics, with Captain America against it and Iron Man supporting it.

If the movie follows the 2006 comic book storyline, fans will see two of their favorite Avengers – and possibly many other familiar Marvel heroes – in an epic battle.

Variety reported that Robert was first approached by Marvel with the idea of a cameo role in the movie, but the actor lobbied to make his role larger.

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According to Badass Digest, possible titles for the movie include “Captain America: Civil War” or “Captain America: Fallen Son.”

The movie, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, is slated to debut on May 6, 2016.

— Jesse Spero