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'Avengers' Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, & More Give Superhero Tips

'Avengers' Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, & More Give Superhero Tips

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The Avengers assemble at Comic-Con in San Diego, and YH was there to catch up with the superheroes themselves, including Robert Downey Jr (Iron Man), Chris Evans (Captain America), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), and Paul Bettany (Jarvis)! The gents give us some tips on being an effective superhero, plus they tell us how they bring a fresh take to the same role in every new movie!

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Young Hollywood

Hi.

Chris Evans

Hi.

Young Hollywood

You look dashing.

Chris Evans

Thank you.

Young Hollywood

I saw something about a tweet about wardrobe options for Comic Con.

Chris Evans

Yeah, this is option three.

Young Hollywood

Okay, so do men have crisis with what to wear too? I thought it was just women.

Chris Evans

Uh, men have stylists if they're me.

Young Hollywood

Now, uh, what was your second option?

Chris Evans

Um, I don't know, maybe Iron Man?

Young Hollywood

Okay, good. Hi. Do I get props for the Look at this. Up top. Nailed it. Now I need the I need tips on the attitude. How to embrace sort of the character, you know, how do I because I know I'm gunning for your job. I know you might be rich tomorrow.

Chris Evans

Yeah. Well, I mean, you're you're you're You're doing well.

Young Hollywood

I but physically, I want the emotional part, you know, I need like do I need strength? What do I need?

Chris Evans

Well, you got to be a boy scout. You got to be a good person. You got to, you know, do what you do what your heart says. Make the right choices.

Young Hollywood

I can't do any of those things.

Chris Evans

All right. Well, you know, it's all right. You got a yeah.

Young Hollywood

I don't know if I have what it takes.

Chris Evans

Well, the stick on Eye Glitter is definitely doing you justice.

Young Hollywood

You want to borrow it? I mean, I probably shouldn't say. I want to know tips on how to play a superhero. You want some tips?

Chris Evans

Yeah. Uh, we got the outfit. That that's what it is. The attitude, I don't know, we'll have to talk a bit longer.

Young Hollywood

The attitude. Like the tougher that's sort of a stern sort of look, you know, confidence and you know, steely gaze out on the horizon and.

Chris Evans

Okay. I can do that. the world on your shoulders.

Young Hollywood

The stare down?

Chris Evans

Yeah. We just stare down. It's hard to do that with. This is a hard thing. Often to the distance. You got to stare. Don't eat too many sweets.

Young Hollywood

That's okay. That's the problem already.

Chris Evans

Yes, I know for me too. Um and um be ready for Comic Con.

Young Hollywood

Nobody is ever ready for Comic Con.

Chris Evans

No, you're never ready. You think, ah, I got this. I men. I I then here. I've done this. And then boom, it's just bigger and better and more love just blasting at you.

Young Hollywood

I think it's Age of Ultron. I'm asking everybody today your favorite age other than the age you are now. What was your favorite age?

Chris Hemsworth

Uh, just when I you know, like finished high school. Good years. Love school. Yeah, it was just like I was done with school which I never enjoyed and then was able to surf and hang out and travel.

Young Hollywood

The Hollywood thing?

Chris Hemsworth

Yeah, I didn't do that for a few years later, but it was just about, you know, surfing and having fun and not building much at all. That was That was awesome.

Young Hollywood

True Aussie boy. Thank you so much.

Robert Downey Jr.

24.

Young Hollywood

Why? That's a good one, but why? What happened? I see memories going through your head.

Robert Downey Jr.

A lot of good things at 24. I can't tell you. But it was good.

Young Hollywood

I sort of saw it in your face. It was good.

Paul Bettany

27.

Young Hollywood

Why? That's a random random number.

Paul Bettany

Well, I just had a really good year.

Young Hollywood

Anything in particular?

Paul Bettany

Not that I'm willing to talk about on camera. I'm willing to talk about anything about the film. I can tell you that Joss is part of the Vision. Uh that the Vision is born. I am playing the Vision and that Ultron is part of the Vision too. Um and yet that mixture makes him something other. And that other is the Vision.

Young Hollywood

It's the most confusing thing I've ever heard in my life. I mean you spent a long time deciphering that.

Paul Bettany

It'll all make sense when you watch it.

Young Hollywood

And just sort of how you bring a fresh take to the role every time.

Robert Downey Jr.

Uh, that's tough. You know? It's not easy. You just try and, you know, be authentic, be real. Um, it's tricky. It's tricky. Um a lot of it is up to Joss. Joss provides you with the plot. Joss provides you with the dialogue and you hopefully can bring it to life.

Young Hollywood

How do you bring a fresh take every time? What no matter what film it is?

Robert Downey Jr.

Well, in some ways you just get lucky but I don't know. I also think you just have to say, you know, what if I was going to pay to come see one of these movies again, what would I want to see?

Young Hollywood

How do you bring a fresh take to the role every time? You know, you play a character, how do you bring a fresh take?

Chris Hemsworth

Uh, always look for the truth. Truth always leads the way. You know, a great writer and uh, director like Joss is does that for you. I mean, it's it's you attempt it and you want to do that, but unless it's on the page, you don't really have went anywhere to go and um he did he gave a whole another um journey for Thor and then a whole different dynamic to something we've done before, which is nice. A bit more humor. A bit more human. Um, you know, the dynamic with the team has shifted too, so. But you really need a good bad guy for uh for particularly in Avengers for the team to have something worth fighting for, you know? And I think it's been done pretty masterfully by by Joss this time.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Chris Evans

    Cast member, talks about superhero attitude

  • Chris Hemsworth

    Cast member, discusses his favorite age

  • Robert Downey Jr.

    Cast member, discusses his favorite age

  • Mark Ruffalo

    Cast member

  • Jeremy Renner

    Cast member

  • Paul Bettany

    Cast member, discusses playing The Vision

  • Joss Whedon

    Director/writer of 'Avengers: Age of Ultron', provides plot and dialogue

FAQ

Which actors give superhero tips in the video?+
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, and Paul Bettany all share tips on being a superhero.
What is Paul Bettany's role in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'?+
Paul Bettany plays The Vision in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron', a character born from a mixture of Jarvis, Ultron, and other elements.
What advice do the actors give for bringing a fresh take to a repeated role?+
Actors advise being authentic, looking for the truth, and relying on good writing and direction from people like Joss Whedon.
What is Chris Hemsworth's favorite age?+
Chris Hemsworth's favorite age was when he finished high school, as he was able to surf, hang out, and travel.
What is Robert Downey Jr.'s favorite age?+
Robert Downey Jr.'s favorite age was 24, which he described as a time with many good things he couldn't openly discuss.

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