2) Tom Cruise declined Tony Stark/Iron Man
Tom Cruise was considered for the role of Tony Stark/Iron Man before Robert Downey Jr. came along. Cruise, known for his do-it-yourself approach to directing, wanted creative control of the film, but the project wasn't in line with his vision. Additionally, Cruise's massive fee was a risk Marvel was not willing to take on a relatively unknown property. It, however, ultimately went to Robert Downey Jr., whose remarkable portrayal of Tony Stark helped launch the franchise MC
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