Amid all the Iron Man rumors and speculations regarding the Terrence Howard-for-Don Cheadle, cast and crew has managed to remain mum, leaving fans to devise their own reactions and theories.

In an interview with MTV News, the film's star Robert Downy Jr. finally commented on the situation.

But the usually outspoken actor was cautious to not say too much.

"I had nothing to do with that decision. I love Terrence very very much. That’s all I’ll say because I haven’t talked to him yet." He adds, "I’ve always admired Don [Cheadle]. It’s one of those situations where I still don’t quite know what happened or why. Here’s what happens too: things happen and you wind up commenting on them before you’ve actually talked to the people and it’s in poor taste."

Focusing his attention on the burgeoning franchise, Downey reassures fans that director Jon Favreau wants only to make the best films he can.

"We’ve just got to keep rolling up our sleeves higher and further up the elbow. If we show up and we’re in the right head space and our heart’s in the right spot and we really think about the audience at every turn and we don’t try to stamp our hipness onto anything. It’s very interactive."

Yup, we're sure they also have to roll up their sleeves to carry their money bags to the bank.

[Images via WENN.]

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The Avengers movie is definitely happening!

Marvel just announced that big shot Robert Downey, Jr. has signed on to play Iron Man in the movie.

Don Cheadle has also agreed to appear as Col. James Rhodes in the superhero packed flick.

Terrence Howard must be crying right now!

Don is playing 'his' role in Iron Man 2 AND The Avengers.

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Here's a peek at Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes!

Guy Ritchie, RDJ and the Sherlock Holmes crew were on location at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on Friday filming a few scenes for the flick.

For a minute we thought the pic was from RDJ's Charlie Chaplin days!

[Image via Getty Images.]

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Guy Ritchie is one lucky man.

Mr. Madonna is set to direct the new Sherlock Holmes movie. - with Robert Downey, Jr. starring in the flick as Sherlock.

As for Holmes' sidekick, Watson, that role will be played by the balding Jude Law.

And, despite awful rumors of Sluttyienna Miller joining the cast, we have some good news.

Rachel McAdams is now being said to star opposite Downey, Jr. in the flick.

McAdams, who was in The Wedding Crashers and The Notebook, will now play Holmes' love interest, Irene Adler.

With the number of stars Guy Ritchie is managing to get, he's working to guarantee himself a hit!

[Image via WENN.]

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"A lot of my peer group think I’m an eccentric bisexual. That’s OK. Being relaxed about sexuality is something you’re born with.’ My identity was written on the wall by ancient and formidable guides and forces. The best thing I can do is keep my hand out of it."

- Robert Downey, Jr. tells the U.K.'s The Times magazine

[Image via WENN.]

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Robert Downey Junior didn't hold back when it came to the subject of The Dark Knight in a recent interview.

After telling the interviewer that Iron Man 2 will be a cool, fun movie, he let it rip when they touched on the topic of Batman.

He says:

"My whole thing is that that I saw 'The Dark Knight'. I feel like I'm dumb because I feel like I don't get how many things that are so smart. It's like a Ferrari engine of storytelling and script writing and I'm like, 'That's not my idea of what I want to see in a movie.' I loved 'The Prestige' but didn't understand 'The Dark Knight'. Didn't get it, still can't tell you what happened in the movie, what happened to the character and in the end they need him to be a bad guy. I'm like, 'I get it. This is so high brow and so f–king smart, I clearly need a college education to understand this movie.' You know what? F-ck DC comics. That's all I have to say and that's where I'm really coming from."

Guess the folks at DC won't be partnering with RDJ anytime soon!

Downey went on to say, "You know, you're never too old to burn your bridges because I believe I have offended everyone. I think I've got a couple more. 'I'll burn that bridge when I come to it' is my favourite phrase I've ever coined."

His honesty is, um, refreshing!

[Image via WENN.]

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Robert Downey, Jr. is back on the A-list and has now postponed plans to write a memoir.

He reportedly returned his book advance to publisher HarperCollins.

Downey's decision was not explained by his flacks.

The book was originally scheduled to come out this year.

The publisher had billed it as a "candid look at the highs and lows of his life and career" when they announced the project two years ago.

Y'all know it will be a juicy read….if and when it ever comes out!

[Image via Buzz Foto.]

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As we've mentioned before, Guy Ritchie is set to direct Warner Brothers' new Sherlock Holmes flick.

Well, it was just announced that Guy and team have landed one of the biggest stars in Hollywood at the moment for the title role — Robert Downey, Jr.

Way to go, Guy!

Industry rag Variety says Downey committed to the pic, which begins shooting in October, after Ritchie turned in a polish of the latest version of the script.

Like Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes will reportedly take advantage of his physical skills.

Downey's Sherlock will be rough and tumble AND super smart.

Variety also mentions that the Ritchie-helmed Sherlock will go into production before a rival studio's Sherlock Holmes comedy, starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell.

Oohhh. A battle of the Sherlocks is upon us!

We'll probably see both!

[Image via WENN.]

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Hollywood has a Hugh Hefner biopic in the works, and Robert Downey Jr. is in the lead for the top spot in the film!

After Iron Man's huge and unexpected success, RDJ is one of the hottest properties in town!

It's not a 100 percent done deal, but sources say Hefner has signed off on Downey to play him in the movie, which has the working title Playboy.

Hef reportedly took a liking to Downey after seeing Iron Man and "admiring his humor and skill in showing his vulnerability."

We'd see the movie!

Boobies and Downey…what a combo!

Throw in Andy Dick too, just for gigglez.

[Image via WENN.]

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