Downey Jr and Favreau Sign On For Iron Man 2, The Avengers!

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeAccording to Marvel.com; as part of his four picture deal that he has signed with Marvel Studios, Robert Downey Jr shall be reprising his role as playboy Tony Stark in the Avengers motion picture. He is also slated to reprise the same role in Iron Man 2. Jon Favreau has also signed on to direct Iron Man 2 and executive produce The Avengers.

This is great news to come out of Marvel Studios, after hearing that Terrence Howard isn't going to be returning as Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes and is being replaced by Don Cheadle.

Cheadle has also signed on for any further installments of Iron Man as well as reprising the role of War Machine in the Avengers film.