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Robert Downey Jr. on Making TV Return & His Kids Shaving His Head! (Exclusive)

Robert Downey Jr. and wife Susan chatted with “Extra’s” Melvin Robert at the L.A. premiere of their espionage thriller series “The Sympathizer,” which is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Robert reflected on his recent Oscar win and how “Oppenheimer” set him up for playing multiple roles in this series. He also joked about his kids being happy to help shave his head for the show. Susan, who is an executive producer, joked that Robert can’t be managed, only “corralled.” Plus, Robert spoke about this being his first TV series since “Ally McBeal.” Watch “The Sympathizer” April 14 on HBO and Max.

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