New reports are setting off the rumor that a young child might be the main star in Iron Man 4, as Robert Downey Jr. is still negotiating his contract for the franchise he has been part of thus far.

Air Herald believes that the child who assists Stark in the third movie, Harley Keener, might take over the mantle of the Iron Man.

Although this seems unlikely, as the actor is most likely reprising his role in the movie and seems to be leaning toward making it work out. During an appearance on the Ellen Show, last year, he strongly hinted at the fact that he would be coming back.

"I know there's going to be a bunch more Marvel movies," he said.

"And they have big ideas of how to do it best and we're in the middle of negotiation..."  Ellen asked him, "So, yes?"

To which Downey responded in the affirmative: "Okay, yes!"

In another interaction during a Reddit AMA, the actor revealed that we would have more information about the movie in the near future.

"Sooner than later the Marvel Roster will be made public and all questions will be answered."

But it has been a while and we are still waiting for the big public announcement.

Watch Downey Jr.'s interview with Ellen:

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