Christopher Nolan Says Robert Downey Jr. As Iron Man Was A Casting Decision For The Ages
deadline.comChristopher Nolan had a Shakespearian moment when he came to The Late Show. In a reverse of Marc Antony, he came to praise Robert Downey Jr., his Oppenheimer star, not to bury him.
Downey Jr. is regarded as the Oscar front-runner for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer.
Nolan was particularly effusive about Downey Jr.’s portrayal of Iron Man, which propelled the Marvel Universe, thanks to Downey Jr.’s boundless charisma. “I’ve always wanted to work with him.
I’ve always seen that in his work,” Nolan said. “And he has such charisma as Tony Stark. 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.
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