Iron Man fans may have to wait even longer for the next installment of the film.

Iron Man star Robert Downey, Jr. is set to produce a yet-to-be-titled TV show for Showtime, which could take up some of his time.

Who Is Writing Iron Man 4 Script?

The new Downey, Jr. produced show is set to take place in a 1980's rehab facility in Venice Beach. Downey, Jr. will be producing the show, alongside his wife Susan. Orange is the New Black writer Gary Lennon is set to write the drama.

Rumors swirled earlier that Downey, Jr. may not even be a part of Iron Man 4 if it does come out. "The smart money is you have to look at everybody's age," Downey, Jr. said. "I'll put myself at the top of the list. Sooner or later, they've got to start over and get somebody young. I'm not there with them yet."

Why Would Robert Downey, Jr. Be Replaced In Iron Man Franchise? 

Downey, Jr. said that audiences may relate to someone else by the time the fourth film comes out.

"It really is the closest thing to being a beloved contract player with a big old-timey studio that there is right now," the actor added. "When you really think about it at the end of the day, these films are entertainment largely driven by young folks. There is something very honorable about that."

So, who could replace Downey, Jr. According to the fans, most Iron Man devotees wouldn't mind seeing Saving Mr. Banks star Colin Farrell take the lead as Tony Stark.

The trailer for the released Iron Man 3 (most recent of the franchise) can be viewed below.

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