Robert Downey Jr. injured on 'Iron Man 3' set

By Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY

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Robert Downey Jr. speaks at the 'Iron Man 3' panel 2012 Comic Con on July 14 in San Diego, Calif. (Credit: By Jordan Strauss, Invision/AP)

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."