When Marvel rejected Robert Downey Jr for Iron Man role: 'Under no

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

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