Robert Downey Jr. says ‘Oppenheimer’ saved his credibility after 12 years at Marvel

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Actor Robert Downey Jr. joked that his work on Oppenheimer was a “last desperate attempt to salvage his credibility” after 12 years of playing Tony Stark in Marvel films.

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Accepting the BAFTA for best supporting actor on Sunday (18), for Christopher Nolan’s film, the actor made fun of the trajectory of his career [via Variety].

“When I was 15, I wanted to be like Peter O’Toole. When I was 25, I worked with Richard Attenborough and Anthony Hopkins [on Chaplin]. When I was 35, I finally understood why Richard had told me that Anthony was a better career model than Peter. When I was 42, I made two films with Guy Ritchie [in the Sherlock Holmes franchise] and discovered how it was possible to make huge Hollywood films with a British style”, began the actor.

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“And then I played a guy named Tony in the MCU for about 12 years. Recently, this guy named Chris Nolan suggested that I should try more subtle acting in a desperate effort to salvage my credibility.” “I share this award with the other nominees. It has been an exceptional year.”

As a result, Downey Jr.’s award was one of seven trophies that Oppenheimer took at the BAFTA, making his status as a favorite for the 2024 Oscar even greater.

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