10 Actors Who Were Born To Play Their MCU Roles
1. Robert Downey Jr. As Tony Stark
It is fair to say that Robert Downey Jr. is Tony Stark, and the actor really was absolutely perfect for the role.
With Iron Man kickstarting the MCU in his eponymous 2008 film, fans were quick to attach themselves to the genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, and clamoured to see more of the hero. After 11 years in the role, it is still difficult to think of what the MCU will be like without Downey Jr. at the helm of the cinematic juggernaut.
With audiences left devastated at the death of Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame, many hoped to see the witty hero again, even though seeing Robert Downey Jr. reprise the role of Tony Stark seems to be wishful thinking.
In an interview with The Hindustan Times, Downey Jr. said, "I've done all I can with the character and can do other things now", before reaffirming his gratitude for the role, "Now, being middle-aged, you start looking back and realise this is all part of a journey, and things end. I am fortunate and eternally grateful to have wound up where I have."
Although his time in the MCU appears to be over, fans will forever thank and appreciate Robert Downey Jr. for the joy and excitement the actor brought to Iron Man, as well as the MCU as a whole.