INTERVIEW: Robert Downey Jr on Iron Man franchise at Avengers Assemble Press Conference at Claridges Hotel on April 19,

The transcript discusses the evolution of Iron Man's role in the Avengers series, including a humorous anecdote about misplacing a Black Sabbath t-shirt. It reflects on the success of multiple movie franchises and expresses surprise at how well everything has turned out.

At what point did the speaker realize they would be part of the Avengers series?

• During the filming of the first Iron Man

• When they were cast for Iron Man

• After the release of the first Avengers movie

• While reading the script for Iron Man 2

What happened to the Black Sabbath t-shirt the speaker took from the set?

• It was kept as a souvenir

• It was auctioned for charity

• It was misplaced

• It was given to a fan

Why was the success of the Iron Man franchise crucial?

• It set the tone for future Marvel movies

• It was the most expensive movie at the time

• It was the first superhero movie ever made

• Its failure would negatively impact previous franchises

What potential does the speaker see for future franchises?

• Only if the original cast returns

• Depending on the audience's reaction to new characters

• If the Avengers series continues to grow

• Based on the success of Iron Man alone

How does the speaker feel about the success of the franchises?

• They are disappointed

• They expected it all along

• They are surprised by it

• They are indifferent