Spider-Man: Homecoming - 15 Rumours That Were Total BS

12. Iron Man Has A Huge Role

Spider-Man Homecoming Tony Stark
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The Rumour: One of the big worries ahead of the movie's release was that it would essentially end up being "Iron Man and Friends", with Robert Downey Jr. getting pretty much equal billing to the apparent star of the show himself, Tom Holland.

The Truth: Downey Jr. is in the film for around 15 minutes and his appearances are rather sparsely populated throughout its run-time, typically to dispense advice to Peter or admonish him for his mistakes. For the majority, though, it is all about Spidey.

He's in the film just the right amount, and so Marvel Studios should be commended for not going the more cynical, money-grabbing route they easily could've.

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