Robert Downey Jr. is a hot commodity since the release of Iron Man. The mega success of his latest film has catapulted him into the stratosphere. The 42 year old actor has had his share of demons and appears to have gained control over his addiction issues.

There is a Hugh Hefner biopic in the works and it is tentatively titled Playboy. The film will reportedly detail the colorful past of the magazine founder and icon of the sexual revolution. Playboy will be directed by Brett Ratner and has been in the works for nearly a year. Celebrity names that have been rumored to be playing Hef include Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Not so fast says Perez Hilton. His website is reporting that Hugh Hefner admires Robert Downey Jr. and thoroughly enjoyed his portrayal in Iron Man, so much so, that he is ready to sign off on having the actor play him in the upcoming film.

Ron Howard will serve as producer for the project. Howard’s Image Entertainment movie company has teamed up with Universal Pictures to snap up the rights to 48 years of the magazine’s material in order to produce the movie.

Check out Hugh and some of his girls below.

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