Things You Didn't Know About Robert Downey Jr.
Tuesday, Aug 25, 2020, 7:16 am
#11 Downey Almost Wasn't Tony Stark
Robert Downey Jr. fits the role of Tony Stark so well, that's it hard to imagine the character without seeing his face. The studio behind the Marvel film didn't want Downey to play Iron Man/Tony Stark. Downey actually had to convince the head honchos he was perfect for the role. During the film's beginning stages, Timothy Olyphant, Nicholas Cage and Tom Cruise all auditioned for the role, with Cruise almost snagging the role.
