Close Menu
NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Subscribe
    NERDBOT
    • News
      • Reviews
    • Movies & TV
    • Comics
    • Gaming
    • Collectibles
    • Science & Tech
    • Culture
    • Nerd Voices
    • About Us
      • Join the Team at Nerdbot
    NERDBOT
    Home»Movies & TV»Shane Black, Robert Downey Jr. Reteam for Amazon Film
    Marvel Studios
    Movies & TV

    Shane Black, Robert Downey Jr. Reteam for Amazon Film

    Heath AndrewsBy Heath AndrewsFebruary 20, 20223 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

    In 2005 one of the most underrated films of the last 20 years was released entitled “Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang.” Starring Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer, this neo-noir buddy-detectives Christmas movie went very much under the radar. It also contained some of the tightest and funniest banter you’ll ever see. This is unsurprising though if you know the writer/director Shane Black, and that he’d previously written “Lethal Weapon” and “The Last Boy Scout.” Giving that dialogue to Robert Downey Jr. though was a fantastic pairing, and it’s about to happen again thanks to Prime Video.

    From 1962 to 2008, author Donald E. Westlake wrote a series of novels under the pseudonym Richard Stark. The “Parker” series centers on a ruthless criminal, known only as Parker, and has previously been brought to cinema screens in a variety of films including “Payback” with Mel Gibson in 1999, and “Parker” starring Jason Statham in 2013.

    Reports indicate Amazon Studios is looking to revitalize the character with Shane Black writing, and Downey starring.

    One could assume that Black would be directing, but his role in that capacity has produced diminishing returns over time. While “Iron Man 3″ was a critical [Editor’s note: no, no it was not] and commercial success, his follow up project “The Nice Guys” didn’t fare nearly as well. It was however, a brilliantly funny and witty buddy detective film that critics adored but audiences slept on.

    Shane Black, photo by Gage Skidmore, Flickr

    And then there was 2018’s “The Predator.” Along with being a huge disappointment, Black became embroiled in a controversy. Actress Olivia Munn discovered Black hired a friend for a minor part in the film. The friend in question was a registered sex offender, who had tried to solicit a sexual meet-up with an underage girl via email. With that level of baggage, it’s hard to say if they’ll let Black do anything more than write this one.

    “Iron Man 3,” Robert Downey Jr. Marvel Studios

    As for Downey Jr., well, let’s just say his career hasn’t been soaring high following his departure from his role as Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His only film since “Avengers: Endgame” was 2020’s “Dolittle.” Which, living up to its name, did very little to win over audiences and critics. The film received extremely poor reviews and bombed at the box office.

    We’ll keep you updated on this “Parker” project as more information becomes available. We’re eager to see RDJ return to the limelight in a project that utilizes his talents either comedic or dramatic.

    Do You Want to Know More?

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleThe Top 10 Worst DC Comics Video Games
    Next Article Surprise- Capcom Working on “Street Fighter 6!”
    Heath Andrews

    Heath Andrews has been a student of pop culture ever since he found himself to be the only student in 3rd grade who regularly watched "Get Smart" on Nick-At-Nite. Ever since then he's been engrossed in way too much media with a growing collection of music, books, comics, TV on DVD box sets, and a video game collection that could rival a brick and mortar store. Prior to writing for Nerdbot he's written for Review You, MyAnimeList, and various advertising companies. Since 2016 he's run his own YouTube channel under the moniker of The Critical Android where he livestreams video games and uploads podcasts about pop culture and Frasier.

    Related Posts

    It’s OVER 9000! CASETiFY Launches New “Dragon Ball Z” Phone Accessories

    June 23, 2025

    Our Top Netflix TUDUM Moments from in the Room

    June 2, 2025
    “Tucker & Dale vs. Evil,” 2010

    Eli Craig Explains Failed “Tucker & Dale vs. Evil” Series

    May 12, 2025

    Pluto TV Kicks Off ANI-MAY with Biggest Refresh Ever!

    May 1, 2025

    “John Wick 5,” 2 Spinoffs Confirmed at CinemaCon

    April 1, 2025

    Daniel Wu Kicks it with Ke Huy Quan in “Love Hurts” [Interview]

    February 8, 2025
    • Latest
    • News
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Reviews

    Cameras are Rolling on “Practical Magic 2!”

    July 18, 2025

    Tried 5 Tools to Edit PDF Tax Forms – Only 1 Nailed It

    July 18, 2025

    The Best IPTV Service in 2025 – Why LivePlayer-IP.com Stands Above the Rest

    July 18, 2025

    Why You Should Hire a React Native Developer for Your Next Mobile App

    July 18, 2025

    WGA Condemns CBS Cancelling “The Late Show,” Colbert

    July 18, 2025

    “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Pretty Cast, Same Bland Story [Review]

    July 17, 2025

    “Cloud” Internet Anonymity is the Gateway to Hell [Review]

    July 16, 2025
    Toynk and Brickcraft SDCC 2025 exclusives

    [SDCC 2025] Toynk, Brickcraft Reveal “Futurama” Figure & More

    July 16, 2025

    Cameras are Rolling on “Practical Magic 2!”

    July 18, 2025

    “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Pretty Cast, Same Bland Story [Review]

    July 17, 2025

    Taika Waititi, Drew Pearce to Tackle “Judge Dredd”

    July 17, 2025

    NEW Official Trailer for “Tron: Ares” Hits

    July 17, 2025
    "Alien: Earth"

    Noah Hawley’s “Alien: Earth” Gets a Brand New Trailer

    July 18, 2025

    CBS Announces the End of “The Late Show” in 2026

    July 17, 2025

    Berlanti Developing Live-Action “Captain Planet’ Series for Netflix

    July 17, 2025

    Netflix Officially Greenlights “Assassin’s Creed” TV Show

    July 17, 2025

    “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Pretty Cast, Same Bland Story [Review]

    July 17, 2025

    “Cloud” Internet Anonymity is the Gateway to Hell [Review]

    July 16, 2025

    “Life After” Impartial Exposé on Complex, Important Issues [Review]

    July 15, 2025

    “Superman” Big, Beautiful Mess Bursting With Color, Hope [Review]

    July 11, 2025
    Check Out Our Latest
      • Product Reviews
      • Reviews
      • SDCC 2021
      • SDCC 2022
    Related Posts

    None found

    NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Nerdbot is owned and operated by Nerds! If you have an idea for a story or a cool project send us a holler on [email protected]

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.