Robert Downey Jr is really close but admire? Here it is what he says Chris Evans More recently, there has been a lot of speculation about the future of Chris Evans in the Marvel universe of cinema, but now actor Captain America has thrown the cat among the pigeons by suggesting that Robert Downey Jr. is a lot Closer to leaving as Iron Man is. Chris Evans recently crushed the minds of millions of Marvel fans when he admitted frankly: Downey is much closer to reaching this point where you can leave. I do not know how to replace a Downey like Tony Stark. I do not know who else can touch him. Robert Downey Jr. since he made his debut as Iron Man and the Marvel Cinematic Universe started the way back in 2008 it would make sense if the Oscar-nominated actor decided it was the right time to say Goodbye to the character. Especially as Downey resumes his role as Tony Stark / Iron Man in a series of movies in the near future, which would help cushion the shock so folded. Tony Stark ...