'Iron Man 3' Will Be A Sequel To 'Thor,' 'Captain America' And 'The Avengers,' Says Jon Favreau
Just a few months ago, we got official word on the "Iron Man 3" release date, and while we can make a few educated guesses about the plot of the third film in Jon Favreau's blockbuster franchise, we're not really sure what to expect when the movie hits theaters in 2013. We're not worried, though, because even Favreau himself isn't sure what "Iron Man 3" or the rest of Marvel's movie universe will be like a few years from now, either.
"I don't know a lot about 'Thor,'" Favreau told MTV News when we visited him at the "Cowboys & Aliens" editing studio. "I've talked to ['Thor' director] Kenneth Branagh. I've met the cast members. I had a conversation with ['Avengers' director Joss Whedon] in passing, giving him my two cents about the film."
Although he hasn't seen the script for "The Avengers" yet, Favreau said he's eager to see what the next few years have in store for the Marvel movie universe — especially since he sees "Iron Man 3" as a sequel to all the Marvel Studios movies that come before it.
"In theory, 'Iron Man 3' is going to be a sequel or continuation of 'Thor,' 'Hulk,' 'Captain America' and 'Avengers,'" he said. "This whole world... I have no idea what it is. I don't think they do either, from conversations I've had with those guys."
Favreau indicated that the fluid nature of Marvel's films up to, during, and even after filming makes it difficult to predict the exact nature of the movie universe when it comes time for "Iron Man 3." With so many things likely to change between now and when the first word is written in the "Iron Man 3" script, the filmmaker said he's can't even venture a guess about what will be going on with Tony Stark when he returns to his solo adventures.
"Honestly, right now 'Captain America' and 'Thor' are their big priorities, and you learn things by shooting and making movies," he explained. "The script is one thing, but when you actually see what you land on at the editing room — especially with Marvel where they film, cut, film some more and shape the film — you really learn as you go."
"Iron Man 3" is currently scheduled for a May 13, 2013, premiere in theaters.
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