Robert Downey Jr. arrives in style at London premiere

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Robert Downey Jr. made a flamboyant and unconventional entrance to the UK premiere of "Iron Man 3" arriving through a hole in the centre of a purpose-built stage, much to the delight of the fans. The 48-year-old seemed to love the attention as much as the ostentatious character he plays on screen, Tony Stark.

SOUNDBITE (English) actor Robert Downey Jr., saying:

"I've got to tell you sometimes it's fun and sometimes we're driving over here and I say to Susan 'what is going on?' - it's an odd part of my life because otherwise we're just chasing a sweet little boy around a hotel room."

"Iron Man 3" sees Tony Stark face off against the Osama Bin Laden-esque terrorist chief known as The Mandarin. Although not everything is as it seems.

There have been numerous reports in recent days that Downey Jr. has hinted that he is going to quit the superhero role.

SOUNDBITE (English) actor Robert Downey Jr., saying:

"I wonder. I mean, the nice thing is that this