You Won’t Believe Which Actor Earned the Iron Man Role in Casting Iron Man 2!

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:49:46 +0000

# You Won’t Believe Which Actor Was Initially Considered for the Iron Man Role in Iron Man 2! When Iron Man 2 hit theaters in 2010, fans were thrilled to see Robert Downey Jr. reprise his iconic role as Tony Stark/iron man. But behind the scenes, casting wasn’t always clear-cut — one unexpected name sent shockwaves through Hollywood. You won’t believe which actor was seriously considered for the role before Robert Downey Jr. landed the part! ## The Unexpected Contender: Marc McClure? In early casting talks for Iron Man 2, studios explored multiple actors for the intellectually sharp and charismatic Tony Stark, solving a tricky mix of star power and performance credibility. One name that emerged in relation to the Golden Ruler of Hollywood fantasy casting — Marc McClure — may raise eyebrows.