Robert Downey Jr Isn't Impressed By Elon Musk 'Cosplaying Tony Stark', Asks Tech Billionaire To 'Control His Behaviour'

Actor Robert Downey Jr. recently shared his thoughts on Elon Musk 'cosplaying Tony Stark' during an appearance on a podcast. Known for his role as Tony Stark in Iron Man, Downey was asked about Musk’s tendency to adopt Stark-like traits in real life. For the unversed, Musk made a cameo in Iron Man 2 and met Tony Stark at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Robert Downey Jr talks about Elon Musk 'cosplaying Tony Stark' Actor Robert Downey Jr. made an appearance on the On with Kara Swisher podcast, where he was asked about Musk “cosplaying Tony Stark” in real life. In the podcast, Downey revealed meeting Musk a few times and sharing honest opinions about the tech CEO. Downey suggested that he might consider “controlling his behaviour a little more.” Downey Jr. said, “I’ve only met him a few times. As an almost 60-year-old recovering white American male, I just wish that he would control his behaviour a little more, but that’s not on me." He further added, "I know that this idea of ‘It’s all okay ’cause we’ve got to get to Mars’ doesn’t really hold water with me. But again, you know, you have to look at all that he’s done that demonstrates why he’s valuable.” ALSO READ: However, Iron Man screenwriter Mark Fergus once said that Tony Stark was a mixture of Musk, Steve Jobs, and Donald Trump. He said it was like "Musk took the brilliance of Jobs with the showmanship of Trump. He was the only one who had the fun factor, the celebrity vibe, and actual business substance." Downey Jr. is set to return to the Marvel universe. This time, he’ll play the villain Doctor Doom in two upcoming movies, approximately. He is expected to appear in the 2026 film Avengers: Doomsday and in Avengers: Secret Wars, which is set for release in 2027.Stay tuned for more updates!