Actor Robert Downey Jr. rejects the notion that social media influencers will be the “stars of the future.” Multiple outlets report that he criticizes the influence of influencer culture and pushes back on comparisons that place influencers alongside traditional entertainers. In the reporting, Downey Jr. characterizes influencers using the phrase “evangelical hucksters of the information age,” expressing skepticism about the way influencer platforms amplify messages and promote products or ideas. One outlet also notes that he avoids getting pulled “into the rabbit hole,” framing his comments as an effort not to engage deeply with the topic as it develops online. Across the sources, the core point is consistent: Downey Jr. does not agree with the idea that influencers represent a coming generation of celebrity or cultural leadership. The articles present his remarks as a direct dismissal of the influencer-as-future-star premise, rather than an endorsement or discussion of specific individuals. No additional details about specific influencers or particular controversies are included in the excerpts provided.