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Robert Downey Jr. spotted in Buckhead

By Jennifer Brett
May 21, 2015

Robert Downey Jr., in town to play Tony Stark/Iron Man in Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War," stopped by the Buckhead Diner on Thursday for lunch.

Here is is with general manager Maureen Baker and Executive Chef Charlie Schwab.

The movie has been filming in downtown Atlanta:

ExploreScarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Anthony Mackie on the set of  Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War”
ExploreChris Evans suits up for “Captain America” Civil War”

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ExploreJeremy Renner on the "Captain America: Civil War" set
ExploreCap vs Crossbones! Chris Evans, Frank Grillo film action scenes at Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” set
Explore“Captain America” stars cheer on the Atlanta Hawks
ExploreScarlett Johansson, Chris Evans spotted in Buckhead
ExplorePhotos from the Buckhead set
ExplorePhotos from the Midtown set
ExploreChris Evans spotted toning his “monster” physique at Atlanta gym

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