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Favreau resisted Stark's Endgame death
22 Apr
Summary
- Favreau initially resisted Tony Stark's death in Endgame.
- He discussed his concerns with directors Anthony and Joe Russo.
- Favreau now believes the character's end was handled well.
Writer-director Jon Favreau confessed that he pushed back against the filmmakers' decision to kill off Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark in the 2019 film Avengers: Endgame. Favreau, who directed the inaugural MCU film Iron Man, expressed his reservations to directors Anthony and Joe Russo, concerned about the impact on fans who had grown up with the character.
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Favreau stated that despite his initial resistance, he now believes the directors handled Stark's departure with great skill. He acknowledged that both Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. delivered powerful performances, adding a significant emotional depth to the film's conclusion. Favreau admitted to being emotionally moved when he watched the movie, despite his familiarity with the characters.
Looking ahead, Favreau expressed excitement about seeing Downey Jr. portray Doctor Doom in the forthcoming Avengers: Doomsday. He also reflected on the success of his own cameo as Happy Hogan in the first Iron Man, a role that has provided him with numerous opportunities within the franchise, significantly contributing to his family's financial well-being. When asked to compare the passion of Star Wars and MCU fans, Favreau noted their equal investment but highlighted Star Wars fans' longer history with their franchise.
