Robert Downey Jr.'s 'Avengers: Endgame' post on Instagram will make you cry
Haven't seen Avengers: Endgame yet? Well, SPOILERS AHEAD. Don't say you weren't warned.
I'll give it a minute, in case any unspoiled eyes stray down -- by accident or by "accident" -- a few extra lines. Anyone who's still here and reading should know that you're entering spoilertown... right about... now.
The big knockdown brawl in Endgame's final hour is notable for a number of things, not the least of which is bringing back everyone who was dusted at the end of Infinity War for a final showdown with Thanos. Mixed into the high-stakes battle are some admittedly happy reunions -- including a beautiful moment between Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark and Tom Holland's Peter Parker.
If you're reading this, then you know how things ended for Tony after the Thanos fight was over. You also know how special his relationship with Peter was. They were mentor and mentee at heart, but with a deep personal connection.
Tony was a father figure to Peter. Losing him from the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a bummer because Downey Jr. is such a magnetic personality, and a perfect fit for his role. But losing that Peter/Tony relationship? Heartbreaking.
Now it's even moreso thanks to this behind the scenes footage of the pair's reunion, which Downey Jr. shared on Instagram.
What a touching moment. Watching this makes the emotion of their reunion all the more amazing, too. Can you imagine tapping into feelings powerful enough to evoke a heartfelt performance while you're in a weird suit with green screens all around and costumed weirdos are running by?
No, you're crying. R.I.P Movie Tony Stark. You were the MCU's emotional bedrock for more than a decade. Here's hoping your protégé is up to the task of filling those shoes.
Adam Rosenberg is a Senior Games Reporter for Mashable, where he plays all the games. Every single one. From AAA blockbusters to indie darlings to mobile favorites and browser-based oddities, he consumes as much as he can, whenever he can.Adam brings more than a decade of experience working in the space to the Mashable Games team. He previously headed up all games coverage at Digital Trends, and prior to that was a long-time, full-time freelancer, writing for a diverse lineup of outlets that includes Rolling Stone, MTV, G4, Joystiq, IGN, Official Xbox Magazine, EGM, 1UP, UGO and others.Born and raised in the beautiful suburbs of New York, Adam has spent his life in and around the city. He's a New York University graduate with a double major in Journalism and Cinema Studios. He's also a certified audio engineer. Currently, Adam resides in Crown Heights with his dog and his partner's two cats. He's a lover of fine food, adorable animals, video games, all things geeky and shiny gadgets.
