When Iron Man was in early development in the 1990s, many at Marvel wanted Tom Cruise to play the role, and it was not the most out-of-left-field casting idea for the character who would become the heart of the Avengers. But believe it or not, Nicolas Cage was also once part of the Tony Stark conversation.

Who was originally going to play Iron Man?

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Because of Downey Jr.'s rocky past, Marvel producers were extremely reluctant to cast him as Iron Man, hence the endless number of stars, such as Tom Cruise, who got offered the role. Cruise turned the offer down because it didn't feel right to him.

Who is replacing Tony Stark as Iron Man?

Summary. Rhodey, aka War Machine, is confirmed as the ideal replacement for Iron Man in the upcoming Armor Wars, as his characterization now mirrors Stark's. Rhodey's reveal as a Skrull impostor adds a layer of trauma and parallel to Tony Stark's origin story, making him a compelling successor to Iron Man.

What actors turned down the role of Iron Man?

Tom Cruise as Iron Man

Tom Cruise became one of the actors who lost the chance to play Iron Man's role because of Downey Jr.'s winning audition. When asked whether he would want to become the superhero if he were the first choice, he still said "no." "Not close," he said. "I love Robert Downey Jr.

Who could play a new Iron Man?

Bradley Cooper has the looks and charisma to play Tony Stark and could bring nuance to a more damaged version of the character. Chris Pine's roguish charm and ability to lead big franchises makes him a good choice to play Iron Man for an extended period of time.

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Who will be the actor for Iron Man 4?

The concept of multiple realities in the upcoming Multiverse Saga opens up the possibility for a variant of Iron Man to appear in future MCU movies, allowing Robert Downey Jr. to return without altering his iconic Avengers: Endgame finale.

Who is playing Iron Man 4?

Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark returns from the dead in a new Iron Man 4 fan-made trailer. Ever since Avengers: Endgame, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been going forward with new heroes.

Who almost played Thanos?

Josh was somebody who came up," Gunn said. "I'm a big fan of his work, and he was somebody who came up who really had the weight that you need for somebody like Thanos." But Brolin wasn't the only contender. "We talked about Pauly Shore for a long time.

Who was the first choice to play Thor?

Marvel's first choice for the role of Thor was Daniel Craig. However, his commitment to the James Bond franchise prevented him from taking the part.

Who almost played Star Lord?

Will there be a 4th Iron Man movie?

The official release date for Iron Man 4 has not been announced yet. However, there are indications that a new Iron Man movie will be released in the near future, possibly on Disney Plus.

Will Tony Stark return in MCU?

Robert Downey Jr leaves door open for Iron Man return under one condition. Fortunately, Downey has not entirely ruled out the chance of a comeback in the MCU, even though Iron Man met his end in Avengers: Endgame. He does note, however, that he believes he has fully explored the character.

Is Ironheart going to replace Iron Man?

While Ironheart was initially slated for a Fall 2023 release, that is no longer happening, with the new information indicating a major delay for the series that would succeed the MCU's Iron Man movies.

Why did Tom Cruise reject Iron Man?

Summary. Tom Cruise was considered for the role of Iron Man but was not chosen because his asking fee at the time was too high for the studio to risk on an untested superhero property.

Who else auditioned for Thor?

Tom Hiddleston was one of the many young men who auditioned to play Thor, but Marvel felt he was a better fit for Loki. Those who also tested included Charlie Hunnam, Alexander Skarsgard, Joel Kinnaman, Kevin McKidd, and even WWE star Triple-H.

Why did Robert Downey Jr stop playing Iron Man?

While talking at length about his post-Iron Man ventures with Daniel Roth (via LinkedIn), Downey said he wanted to focus on his philanthropic work and didn't have the time while working long hours on MCU sets.

Who almost played Loki?

Hiddleston wasn't the only English actor who tried to become MCU's God of Mischief, meanwhile, as Charlie Cox also auditioned for the part. He eventually got to join the Marvel universe when he was cast to play Matt Murdock in the critically-acclaimed Netflix series, Daredevil.

Who auditioned for the Hulk?

Johnny Depp and Steve Buscemi were reportedly under consideration for the lead. David Duchovny and Jeff Goldblum auditioned for the role. Edward Norton, who went on to play Bruce in The Incredible Hulk, expressed interest in the role but turned it down as he was disappointed with the script.

Who was almost cast as Hawkeye?

Before Jeremy Renner was cast as Hawkeye, the producers' first choice for the role was Jensen Ackles, the star of Supernatural. Ackles turned down the role, however, because of scheduling conflicts with Supernatural.

Who else auditioned for Ant Man?

Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan, and Gary Oldman were all considered for the role of Hank prior to the eventual casting of Michael Douglas. Oldman, of course, previously played Commissioner Gordon in The Dark Knight trilogy.

Who turned down Marvel?

Who almost played Dr Strange?

A ton of actors were considered to play Strange before the producers' first choice finally agreed to do it, including Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, Ryan Gosling, Jon Hamm, Ethan Hawke, Jack Huston, Oscar Isaac, Matthew McConaughey, Ewan McGregor, Keanu Reeves, and Justin Theroux.

Will Black Widow return?

Back in July 2021, Johansson told Fatherly that she "has no plans to return as" the assassin-turned-Avenger, who seemingly takes her final bow in Black Widow. "I feel really satisfied with this film," she said. "It feels like a great way to go out for this chapter of my Marvel identity."

Will Chris Evans return to MCU?

The MCU has seemingly moved on without Evans, as Anthony Mackie takes on the titular mantle for the upcoming sequel Captain America: Brave New World. While a special appearance from Evans' Steve Rogers is possible, it would come as a surprise, as there's no indication that the character will be involved with the film.

How old was Tony Stark when he died?

On this day, the final encounter between Earth's defenders, The Avengers, and the army of Thanos, took place with industrialist Tony Stark sacrificing himself to undo the damage caused by the aforementioned snap. Stark was 53 at the time of his sacrifice.