When Marvel rejected Robert Downey Jr for Iron Man role: 'Under no circumstances are we prepared to hire him at any price

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

MCU's Boss Kevin Feige Regrets Doubting Robert Downey Jr. Before Hiring Him For $500,000 in Iron Man: “Without Robert we wouldn't be sitting here today”

Before 'Iron Man', Robert Downey Jr. was in talks for another Marvel film

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?

What were the reasons or factors that nearly led to the rejection of Robert Downey Jr. for the role of 'Iron Man'? - Quora

Iron Man Director Jon Favreau Used A Sneaky Tactic To Cast Robert Downey Jr.

If not for Iron Man, what would have happened to Robert Downey Jr.'s career? - Quora

Marvel Hired Robert Downey Jr. Because He Was Cheap, But He Later Cost Them Almost $500 Million

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One of the greatest comebacks in Hollywood: Robert Downey Jr : r/movies

When Marvel flat out refused to hire Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man because it 'could be biggest dumpster fire ever