
Robert Downey Jr. Suffers Injury in 'Iron Man 3' Set

Aug. 16 2012, Published 11:35 a.m. ET
Don't look now, but Robert Downey Jr. was injured on set of Iron Man 3 to the point where production was halted!
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Marvel Studios issued a statement: “Robert Downey Jr. sustained an ankle injury on the set of Iron Man 3 in Wilmington, N.C. while performing a stunt.”
According to GossipCop, the studio added, “There will be a short delay in the production schedule while he recuperates.”
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Although the film co-starring Gwyneth Paltrow has an unknown plot at this time as per IMDb, rumor has it that Tony Stark (a.k.a. Robert) will head over to China to encounter his toughest opponent yet, the evil Mandarin. The movie will be released nationwide next May.
Get well soon, Robert!