post Share on social media Actor Robert Downey Jr. has reportedly left mainstream Hollywood to start a new film studio with director Mel Gibson.
Verdict: False
The claim originated from a satirical website.
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In a recent interview, Downey told co-star Jodie Foster that he would consider reprising his role as Tony Stark. Forbes Downey previously won an Oscar for his portrayal of the defunct superhero in the series, according to reports.
According to a Facebook post, Downey no longer wants to work in Hollywood and is planning to start a new studio with Gibson. The post included a photo of Gibson and a smaller one of Downey standing in a corner.
The caption reads, “BREAKING: Robert Downey Jr. leaves Hollywood to join Mel Gibson's new Unwoke film production studio.”
This claim is inaccurate. Trusted News Reports This suggests that the story is accurate. The claim originated in a satirical news outlet. ESpotThe article claims that Downey and Gibson will make the film without being influenced by political correctness.
of Website The site shares a disclaimer indicating that it is a parody, stating: “Before you proceed with the content, we would like to emphasize that this website does not contain any true information. All articles, stories and commentaries published on Esspots.com are entirely fictional and are created for entertainment purposes only.”
Gibson and Downey are friends and discussed how they help each other out. According to various struggles US Weekly. (Related article: No, action stars aren't forming a 'non-woke' actors union)
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