In the Marvel film franchise, based on the Marvel Comics, Downey Jr portrays billionaire businessman Stark, as well as his alter-ego Iron Man. In fact, this is not the first time the comparison has been made between Downey Jr’s fictional character and the real-life SpaceX founder.

Ever since it was announced that Doctor Doom would be played in the MCU by Robert Downey Jr, previously the lynchpin of the universe as the now-dead Tony

Robert Downey Jr. has urged Elon Musk to 'control his behavior' despite admitting he's only met him 'a few times'. With his love for tech, Downey Jr.'s Iron Man character Tony Stark might have a lot in common with Musk - but the actor and the tech mogul don't typically run in the same circles in real life.

Robert Downey Jr. has shared his thoughts on the constant comparison between the business tycoon, Elon Musk, and his iconic Marvel character, Iron Man.He recently appeared on the podcast On

Robert Downey Jr. has some thoughts about the real-life tech tycoon his Marvel character Iron Man is most often compared to. And he’s not particularly gung-ho about Elon Musk “cosplaying” as the character.

Robert Downey Jr. said Elon Musk should "control his behavior a little more," jabbing the billionaire CEO who has often prompted comparisons with Tony Stark. It came in a conversation with the podcaster Kara Swisher,