Forget Thanos and the so-called Black Order; if the stars align, Iron Man’s next enemy will come in the form of Shaquille O’Neal, basketball Hall of Famer and all-around NBA legend.
Chatting to Entertainment Weekly, the sporting icon revealed his desire to star in an Avengers film, where he’d very much like to “kick Robert Downey Jr.’s ass.” His words, not ours.
Of course, long before Marvel launched its cinematic universe and Warner Bros. began composing the DC Extended Universe, Shaq starred in Steel, a 1997 superhero flick that ultimately bombed with critics. It still drew praise for its big-screen portrayal of a black superhero, though Mr. O’Neal clearly still has a taste for costumed crusaders. And Rdj, in particular.
“I would love to be in one of the Avengers movies. I would like to kick Robert Downey Jr.’s ass,” he said.
15 HD Images For...
Chatting to Entertainment Weekly, the sporting icon revealed his desire to star in an Avengers film, where he’d very much like to “kick Robert Downey Jr.’s ass.” His words, not ours.
Of course, long before Marvel launched its cinematic universe and Warner Bros. began composing the DC Extended Universe, Shaq starred in Steel, a 1997 superhero flick that ultimately bombed with critics. It still drew praise for its big-screen portrayal of a black superhero, though Mr. O’Neal clearly still has a taste for costumed crusaders. And Rdj, in particular.
“I would love to be in one of the Avengers movies. I would like to kick Robert Downey Jr.’s ass,” he said.
15 HD Images For...
- 1/17/2018
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Similar News
MCU’s ‘X-Men’ Reboot Reportedly Gets a Promising Update
- 4/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Report: Promising Update for MCU’s ‘X-Men’ Reboot
- 4/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
“Don’t f*ck it up”: X-Men ’97 Creator Has a Stern Warning For Ryan Reynolds as He Attempts to Rescue MCU With Hugh Jackman
- 4/26/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Peaky Blinders movie shooting in September
- 4/26/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
“This is Not what vile antisemitism looks like”: Mark Ruffalo’s Latest Comment on Israel-Palestine Controversy Turns Heads, Raises Eyebrows
- 4/25/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
1 Year After Scarlett Johansson Said She’s “Absolutely Interested” to Work With Tom Cruise, The 2 Mega Stars are Reportedly Starring in a Clint Eastwood Film Remake
- 4/25/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang to Star in ‘The Wedding Banquet’ Remake From Director Andrew Ahn (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Jennifer Aniston to Produce ‘9 to 5’ Reimagining for 20th Century Studios
- 4/25/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
New Harry Potter Audiobook Series in the Works With 100-Plus Actors
- 4/25/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
American Black Film Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Vivica A. Fox and Jussie Smollett-Starring Drama (Exclusive)
- 4/24/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
Kid Cudi Cancels Tour Due to Broken Foot After Jumping Off Coachella Stage
- 4/25/2024
- by Lexy Perez and Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Maïwenn Feels ‘Betrayed’ by Interview About Johnny Depp, Clarifies Comment About Depp Scaring the Crew: He Is ‘One of the Greatest’ Actors (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety - Film News
“It was really curious”: Tom Hiddleston is Done Playing Loki But Recently Revealed a Peculiar Clause in His MCU Contract
- 4/25/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Australian Police Arrest ‘Home and Away’ Actor Orpheus Pledger After Manhunt
- 4/25/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety - TV News
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge, Ruby Stokes to Star in Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Sunny Dancer’ From Rising Brit Director George Jaques (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Chris Jericho’s Wrestling Action Horror Film ‘Dark Match’ Sales to Be Launched at Cannes Market by Blue Finch (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety - Film News
Michael Cera Christmas Movie Boarded by Magnify Ahead of Cannes’ Directors Fortnight Premiere (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety - Film News
‘Expats’ Star Ruby Ruiz to Lead James J. Robinson’s Directorial Debut ‘First Light’ (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
‘Goodbye Julia,’ ‘Four Daughters’ Lead Critics Awards for Arab Films Nominations Ahead of Cannes Ceremony
- 4/25/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety - Film News
‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Producer Bill Kong Aims to Reset Martial Arts Genre With ‘The Furious,’ Directed by Tanigaki Kenji (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge, Ruby Stokes to Star in Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Sunny Dancer’ From Rising Brit Director George Jaques (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Fred Schepisi Sets Israeli Thriller ‘The Dimona Affair’ as Next Directorial Project (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety - Film News
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
American Black Film Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Vivica A. Fox and Jussie Smollett-Starring Drama (Exclusive)
- 4/24/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
Peabody Awards 2024: ‘Fellow Travelers,’ ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘The Bear,’ and More Are Nominated
- 4/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘The Equalizer’ Grabs Season 5 Renewal at CBS
- 4/25/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Beef,’ ‘A Small Light,’ ‘Heartstopper’ Among 2024 Television Academy Honors Recipients
- 4/25/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety - TV News
Dan Rather Returning to CBS News For First Time Since Bitter Exit 18 Years Ago
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Three Wise Men & a Baby’ Sequel Coming to Hallmark: Get the First Details
- 4/25/2024
- TV Insider