Jul 20, 2009, 5:00 GMT
Robert Downey Jr. says 'Iron Man 2' is "horny".
04/20/2009 - Robert Downey Jr. -The actor - who plays inventor Tony Stark and his title character alter ego in the comic book film franchise - revealed the sequel has been 'sexed up' but insists it is still family friendly. © David Gabber / PR Photos
The actor - who plays inventor Tony Stark and his title character alter ego in the comic book film franchise - revealed the sequel has been 'sexed up' but insists it is still family friendly.
He said: "We're horny. Not, like, can't-bring-your-kids horny. Just... horny."
Mickey Rourke - who has joined the cast to play Iron Man's new nemesis Ivan Vanko, a.k.a. 'Whiplash' - admits director John Favreau amended some details about his Russian ex-prisoner character, who invents his own suit while incarcerated.
He explained to Entertainment Weekly magazine: "I told Favreau I didn't want to just play him as a one-dimensional
Despite the changes, Robert admits the cast are under pressure to match the success of the first movie but is confident they can succeed.
He said: "There are a lot more invisible eyes on us now. People are going to be more critical. That's their prerogative. In a way, there's no way to win, except to win. Big."
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