Digital Spy's data on this film so far:

Cast: Robert Downey Jr.

Director: John Favreau

Screenwriters: Matthew Hollaway, Arthur Markum, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby

Summary: The film will follow the story of a billionaire industrialist (Downey Jr) who is transformed by a super-powered suit, and attempts to ride the streets of crime.

Links:

• Oct 1, 2006: Downey Jr to play comic hero Iron Man


• June 23, 2006: Summer 2008 release for 'Iron Man'


• May 12, 2006: Cruise wants to play a superhero