'Iron Man 3' sidelined by Robert Downey Jr. injury

9:28 AM, Aug 16, 2012   |    comments
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It happened on the Iron Man 3 set today in North Carolina. Robert Downey Jr. was injured, causing the filming to halt.

Marvel Studio issued a statement that said, "Robert Downey Jr. sustained an ankle injury on the set of Iron Man 3 in Wilmington, North Carolina while performing a stunt."

The studio adds, "There will be a short delay in the production schedule while he recuperates."

USA Today