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Updated May 12th, 2019 at 15:05 IST

Vin Diesel just made a thought-provoking Oscar claim about Robert Downey Jr. Here's what he said

Robert Downey, Jr. who plays Tony Stark aka Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most celebrated actors of the Avengers film franchise. However, looks like its not just the fans, but his 'Avengers: Endgame' co-star Vin Diesel is also a huge admirer of the superstar.

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Robert Downey, Jr. who plays Tony Stark aka Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most celebrated actors of the Avengers film franchise. However, looks like its not just the fans, but his 'Avengers: Endgame' co-star Vin Diesel is also a huge admirer of the superstar.

Recently, Vin Diesel, who voices the character of Groot in MCU, took to Instagram and extended a heartfelt message for the actor, referring to him as 'Bobby'.The actor shared a picture of the two where Downey can be seen clicking a selfie with him and said that Downey Jr has provided him with the inspiration to take 'Fast 9' to "new heights".

In the post, the 'Fast and Furious' actor expressed his love for 'Avenger' star and wrote, "My brother Bobby... let me tell you about this amazing individual. He has a way of giving everyone he comes in contact with so much inspiration. You see it in the roles he plays. Like me, he has never won an Oscar, but that means zero when it comes to how he has affected the world. His very existence represents the power of resilience. The love you have for him pales in comparison to the love I have for his spirit."

"On the weekend of the highest grossing movie of all times, he is the most humble way says, your next brother. Fast 9 is going to take the industry to new heights! His belief in me sometimes scares me. I never want to let anyone down. So I will do everything in my power to make sure FAST 9 is everything! I love you RDJ and your brotherhood is truly a gift of which I am eternally grateful for," he added further.

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'Avengers: Endgame', which released on April 26, also marks the final film within the Marvel Cinematic Universe's current generation which comprises of 22 films, including 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and the recently released 'Captain Marvel'. It will also be the last Marvel movie for some of the key actors including Robert Downey, Jr. Iron Man and Chris Evans as Captain America.

Directed by the Russo Brothers, the film is the 22nd installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The grandeur of the film seems to have surpassed the expectations of the audience, as they have lauded the project widely on social media and described it with words like 'Epic' and 'Incredible'.

It features a stellar star cast which includes, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Don Cheadle, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt, Jeremy Renner, Evangeline Lilly, Jon Favreau, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson and Josh Berlin.

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Published May 12th, 2019 at 14:29 IST

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