Did you know that before he became one of the biggest movie stars in the world, Marvel rejected Robert Downey Jr for the role of Iron Man? Director Jon Favreau recalled being told: “Under no circumstances are we prepared to hire him for any price.” | Hollywood
Why did Marvel hire Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man even with his past like being sentenced to prison, drug or alcohol abuse, etc.? Did they just see the potential in RDJ?
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When Marvel refused to hire Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man, said we 'will not cast him at any price
When Marvel refused to hire Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man, said we 'will not cast him at any price
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If not for Iron Man, what would have happened to Robert Downey Jr.'s career? - Quora
Why did Marvel hire Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man even with his past like being sentenced to prison, drug or alcohol abuse, etc.? Did they just see the potential in RDJ?
How did Robert Downey Jr. get the role of Iron Man? - Quora
Why did Marvel hire Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man even with his past like being sentenced to prison, drug or alcohol abuse, etc.? Did they just see the potential in RDJ?
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