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The Real Reason Marvel Studios Hesitated on Casting Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man Might Surprise Fans

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When fans look back at the early days of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's easy to forget just how much of a gamble Iron Man was. In 2008, Marvel Studios wasn't the entertainment powerhouse it is today. The studio was taking a major risk by financing its own superhero movie, and plenty of people questioned whether it would even work.For years, many fans assumed the biggest obstacle standing between Robert Downey Jr. and the role of Tony Stark …
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GeekTyrant broke the news on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
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