[#item_full_content] 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 
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The Real Reason Marvel Studios Hesitated on Casting Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man Might Surprise Fans
ByMarvelComicBooks.com
June 16, 2026