Robert Downey Jr

2022 - 8 - 28

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Cinema Blend"

John Stamos Calls Robert Downey Jr. 'A Genius,' But Explains Why ... (Cinema Blend)

This is an experience that John Stamos can speak to personally, as he voices Tony Stark on the animated hit Spidey And His Amazing Friends, and he recently ...

And while it doesn't feature John Stamos as Iron Man, you could be enjoying Season 1 of the show right now with a [Disney+ subscription](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2492773/how-to-best-use-disney-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-the-streaming-service) (not to mention [all of the MCU movies streaming](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2492553/mcu-where-to-stream-or-rent-all-the-marvel-movies-online)). [had a fun clash at Disneyland a few weeks ago with shellhead](https://www.cinemablend.com/theme-parks/john-stamos-went-to-disneyland-and-had-a-bit-of-a-clash-with-iron-man-while-there), has a recurring role as Tony Stark/Iron Man on the second season of Spidey And His Amazing Friends, and he recently spoke with [TV Line](https://www.tvinsider.com/1056516/john-stamos-marvel-spidey-amazing-friends-iron-man-mickey-mouse-funhouse/) about his approach to the role. The actor explained that one of the reasons why he didn't need to look to Marvel or DC comics for superheroes as a kid was because that was a role his paternal figure played for him. In particular he focused on Tony Stark's role as a mentor to Spider-Man, which was material he seemingly enjoyed because of his personal connection to it: [Disney Junior](https://disneynow.com/all-shows/disney-junior), Spidey And His Amazing Friends just began its second season earlier this month and will be premiering its third episode, titled "Lights Out/Sandman Won't Share!" was able to do](https://www.cinemablend.com/superheroes/marvel-cinematic-universe/how-john-stamos-wanted-to-pay-tribute-to-robert-downey-jr-as-he-took-on-the-iron-man-mantle) from Iron Man to Avengers: Endgame.

Explore the last week