Robert Downey Jr. and director Jon Favreau had more to say about their work on the upcoming big screen "Iron Man."  In an interview with EmpireOnline, the pair indicated they would be focusing on the more adult aspects of the character.  (No, not that kind of "adult.")

Favreau said, "To me what's appealing about Iron Man is that it's not a superhero movie set against a backdrop of teen angst. It's about an adult who has demons and is a very flawed hero, much like all the Marvel heroes...  It deals with issue I have more to say about than how hard it is to fit in at high school or meet a girl.  This is a guy who’s living a glamorous life in Hollywood… This may be a couple of notches above reality, but I know a little of that life."

Fans of the man in the iron suit will be interested to know that the update to the tale places brilliant millionaire inventor (etc etc etc) Tony Stark in a more current setting.  Instead of being kidnapped and forced to work for the Chinese, his abduction and initial creation of the suit will take place in a Gulf War setting.  Considering the current political climate in the U.S. with respect to Iraq, it's an interesting choice.

Downey's thoughts on the matter: "Y’know, even if there isn’t a political dimension to it, people are gonna project one on to it.  I don’t see this as a bunch of 'limousine liberals' trying to slip one past the bad guys. But the good news is, if it gets too heavy I can simply say, ‘Dudes, it’s a comic book. Will you relax?’

"I see Tony Stark as the best and occasionally worst in Americans and citizens around the world.  He’s a brilliant guy, an inventor who can’t totally separate himself from the repercussions of the weapons he builds. There’s a real sense of honor and I know a thing or two about honor."  (You.  Back there.  Stop laughing.)

The film is shooting now and looking at a May 2, 2008 release.