Robert Downey Jr. Injury Leads To ‘Iron Man 3′ Production Delay
Posted by The Movie God | August 16th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Production on the Marvel Studios trilogy-maker Iron Man 3 has been delayed after an injury involving star Robert Downey Jr. recently.
The injury isn’t serious, as apparently Downey Jr. hurt his ankle performing a stunt on the movie, which is directed by Shane Black (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang).
Continue reading to check out an official statement from Marvel owner Walt Disney.
Here’s what Disney said about the incident:
Robert Downey Jr. sustained an ankle injury on the set of Iron Man 3 in Wilmington, North Carolina while performing a stunt. There will be a short delay in the production schedule while he recuperates.
Iron Man 3 is currently scheduled to be released on May 3, 2013.
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