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Robert Downey Jr sustains Iron Man 3 set injury | Robert Downey Jr sustains Iron Man 3 set injury |
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Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr has suffered a minor injury while filming the latest instalment in the superhero franchise in North Carolina. | Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr has suffered a minor injury while filming the latest instalment in the superhero franchise in North Carolina. |
The Oscar-winning actor, who is reprising his role as billionaire playboy Tony Stark, injured his ankle while performing a stunt. | The Oscar-winning actor, who is reprising his role as billionaire playboy Tony Stark, injured his ankle while performing a stunt. |
Marvel Studios issued a statement saying there would be "a short delay in the production while he recuperates". | Marvel Studios issued a statement saying there would be "a short delay in the production while he recuperates". |
Iron Man 3, co-starring Guy Pearce and Sir Ben Kingsley, is released in 2013. | Iron Man 3, co-starring Guy Pearce and Sir Ben Kingsley, is released in 2013. |
The third film reunites Downey Jr with regular co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Jon Favreau and Don Cheadle. | The third film reunites Downey Jr with regular co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Jon Favreau and Don Cheadle. |
Downey Jr first debuted in the blockbuster role in 2008, to huge public and critical acclaim - with the film making $585m (£372m) at the worldwide box office. | Downey Jr first debuted in the blockbuster role in 2008, to huge public and critical acclaim - with the film making $585m (£372m) at the worldwide box office. |
He returned to the role in an equally successful sequel in 2010, with the global box office peaking at $623m (£396m). | He returned to the role in an equally successful sequel in 2010, with the global box office peaking at $623m (£396m). |
Shane Black, who directed Downey Jr in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, takes over as director from Favreau for the latest adventure which sees the action move to China. | Shane Black, who directed Downey Jr in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, takes over as director from Favreau for the latest adventure which sees the action move to China. |
It was also announced earlier this week that Downey Jr would return as Stark in the sequel The Avengers 2, which is href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/19293331" >scheduled for release in May 2015. |