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Robert Downey Jr. had to go through a hard time when he was filming for David Fincher’s movieZodiac.The mystery movie was released on 10 June 2025. Fincher had cast some of the most talented actors in his film.
Robert Downey Jr. Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Chloë Sevigny were the actors who made the mystery movie worth watching with their performance. During an interview, the 60-year-old filmmaker talked about howThe Avengersactor protested on his film’s set.
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David Fincher recalled how Robert Downey Jr. complained to him during the filming ofZodiac
In the movieZodiac,Robert Downey Jr.played the character of Paul Avery. It was not just his look that shocked fans but also his incredible performance in the movie. David Fincher was the creative force behind the 2007 mystery movie. He had set some strict rules on set and there was one rule that Downey was averse to. As per the reports, an individual takes on every actor would keep them on their feet for many hours. While talking about how the 58-year-old actor protested and complained during the film, theFight Clubdirector said,
“Robert Downey actually came up to me and said, ‘I can’t work like this. I never get to go to my trailer. I can never get my shit together. I’m on my feet 14 hours a day.’ He actually left mason jars of urine on the set, like over in the corner. He’d pee and bring it back as a form of protest.”
TheSherlock Holmesactor never confirmed this claim by Fincher. Reportedly as Downey wasn’t happy working in restrictive conditions, there was tension brewing between the actor and the director on the sets ofZodiac.
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Robert Downey Jr. said David Fincher is very tough on technique
During an interview, when theIron Manactor was asked about his experience working with theSevendirector, the actor gave a very honest answer. While talking about Fincher, Downey said,
“He’s very tough on technique. So if you’re a technically proficient actor, you’re going to survive. If you’re not, you’re going to hate him.”
The 60-year-old director also commented on collaborating with theIron Man 3actor. Fincher said,
“Sometimes it’s really hard because it might not feel collaborative, but ultimately filmmaking is a director’s medium. I just decided, aside from several times I wanted to garrote him, that I was going to give him what he wanted. I think I’m a perfect person to work for him because I understand gulags.”
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Fincher has worked with many great actors likeBrad Pitt,Ben Affleck,Daniel Craig, andAndrew Garfield. The director is counted among some of the biggest filmmakers in Hollywood.
Source:The Digital Fix;Movie Web
Umeza Peera
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Umeza Peera is a pop culture junkie and works as Content writer for Fandom Wire. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Philosophy. Umeza has been writing for three years. She enjoys writing relatable stories that would connect with people
