Robert Downey Jr. FaceTimed Oppenheimer Co-star Once a Week “Whether he likes it or not” For a Wholesome Reason
Robert Downey Jr. is one of the greatest actors of his generation, if not the greatest. His journey in Hollywood has been nothing short of inspiring as he has steadily made his way to stardom despite a major setback that he faced early in his career due to his drug and alcohol addiction. Many thought he would never be able to make a comeback, but he was hell-bent on proving them wrong and succeeded in doing so.
From portraying the English comic actor Charlie Chaplin in 1992’s Chaplin to playing the role of one of the most beloved superheroes Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey Jr. has left no stone unturned in Hollywood. Among other things, he likes to let people know when he likes someone or something as his wife Susan Downey recently revealed.
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Robert Downey Jr. Lets People Know about His Appreciation for Whatever He Likes
Robert Downey Jr. is now a household name in Hollywood which is proof of the fact that people can make the best out of their lives when they get a second chance. Besides being a great actor, he is also a great person who does his best to help people in whichever way he can. For instance, he assured Mark Ruffalo and Chris Evans that becoming a part of Marvel would be worth it, which came from his experience as a Marvel actor.
What many might find surprising is that the Tropic Thunder star, who has hundreds of thousands of fans, is a fan himself, and his appreciation often comes in the form of calls and FaceTimes despite the busy schedule that he most probably has.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Susan Downey said:
“When he sees things he admires, he really likes to look at that, examine it, and let people know. He gets excited and wants to reach out. For example, two episodes into Mr. Robot he was needing to speak to Rami Malek. He knew of Chris Abbott, but after seeing On the Count of Three, he had to reach out to him and to Jerrod Carmichael.”
As for his Oppenheimer co-star Alden Ehrenreich whom the Dolittle star absolutely adores, Susan Downe said Ehrenreich “can be guaranteed a FaceTime a week whether he likes it or not.” This gesture also signifies Robert Downey Jr.’s passion for the things he loves.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Physical Transformation for Oppenheimer Worried His Wife
Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, is a biopic centered on American physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer throughout his journey as the director of the Manhattan Project during World War II. While Cillian Murphy starred as the titular character, Robert Downey Jr. was cast as Lewis Strauss, a member of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.
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Nolan is not a fan of prosthetics and wigs. Consequently, to be able to play the role convincingly, Downey Jr. had to shave his hair to create Lewis Strauss’ balding head, which is when his wife started worrying if he was going too far. The fact that the Sherlock Holmes star lost weight for the role was also making Susan Downey anxious, but she understood the purpose of it all when she watched the movie.
