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Robert Downey Jr was nearly cast in another Marvel role instead of Iron Man

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Published 15:34 17 Jul 2024 GMT+1

Robert Downey Jr was nearly cast in another Marvel role instead of Iron Man

Oscar award-winner Robert Downey Jr's role in the MCU could have been very different

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

Featured Image Credit: Steve Granitz/FilmMagic via Getty/Paramount Pictures

Topics: Entertainment, Film and TV, Iron Man, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey Jr, Celebrity

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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