He wanted to stay out of it, retire from being a hero and just live like a normal husband and father who loved his family 3000.
But ultimately his arc was the opposite of Steve Rogers’ story — Tony had to die, the Endgame writers argued, and Cap had to finally start living.
Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo made his case for why Robert Downey Jr. deserves an Oscar for his performance, but RDJ made his own case with what’s on screen.
He must be so sorry to leave Pepper and their daughter Morgan behind.