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Christopher Nolan Says Robert Downey Jr. As Iron Man Was A Casting Decision For The Ages


The casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man was one for the ages, director Christopher Nolan said.

Him playing Iron Man is one of the most consequential casting decisions that’s ever been made in the history of the movie business.” Despite his acting talents, Downey Jr. manages to generate a connection with audiences by leaving room for others, Nolan said. “I remember meeting for tea, and I was like, ‘He doesn’t seem like he’s really leaning in on this interview.’ And he was polite and all that, but I mean, you know, you can tell when someone is kind of like, ‘It’s not gonna go your way.’”

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