Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan has publicly lauded Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Iron Man as one of the most significant casting choices in cinema history, describing it as a massive moment for Hollywood. Nolan's comments were made during an episode of The Late Show (@colbertlateshow) and have been echoed across various media outlets. He praised Downey's generosity of spirit and the impact of his performance on the movie industry. Downey Jr., recognized as one of the highest-grossing actors, has reflected on his time playing Tony Stark, noting the initial greatness of the association which eventually faded.
Robert Downey says when playing Tony Stark, “it was so great to be associated with someone like that for a while… and then it wore off.” (via: @THR) https://t.co/7wHl0dN19H
“It was so great to be associated with someone like that for a while…and then it wore off” - Robert Downey Jr. on his role as #IronMan during a conversation at #SBIFF #SBIFF2024 @SBIFF https://t.co/cRKElyytxf
Christopher Nolan Says Robert Downey Jr.'s Casting as Iron Man Is Historic in the Movie Business Link: https://t.co/p5kzhaL4bt https://t.co/dBYyKYKkgP
RDJ's Iron Man Casting Was A Massive Moment For Hollywood, Christopher Nolan Says https://t.co/40sJuFIvbp https://t.co/OIuhMotdsN
Christopher Nolan found Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man to be “one of the most consequential casting decisions” in the film industry https://t.co/Kf97XGdGYy https://t.co/7qaOLyzzGH
Christopher Nolan has said that casting RDJ as Iron Man was, “one of the most consequential casting decisions that’s ever been made” https://t.co/9lFiHuJKef
Christopher Nolan says Robert Downey Jr. playing Iron Man is "one of the most consequential casting decisions that’s ever been made in the history of the movie business." https://t.co/FrVyoppwep
"I’ve always wanted to work with him" Said Christopher Nolan of Robert Downey Jr on a recent episode of The Late Show. "Him playing Iron Man is one of the most consequential casting decisions that’s ever been made in the history of the movie business." https://t.co/eK0ztUBM6q
Christopher Nolan thinks Robert Downey Jr.'s casting as Iron Man was a game changer https://t.co/vzVUZ95xjz
Robert Downey Jr. is among the highest-grossing actors of all time. https://t.co/aBOtI4RvfF
Christopher Nolan Says Robert Downey Jr. As Iron Man Was A Casting Decision For The Ages https://t.co/PgkJHhAgLd
Christopher Nolan says Robert Downey Jr. playing Iron Man is “one of the most consequential casting decisions that’s ever been made in the history of movies.” (Source: @colbertlateshow) https://t.co/msewi2YMNf
Christopher Nolan says Robert Downey Jr. playing Iron Man is "one of the most consequential casting decisions that’s ever been made in the history of the movie business." "He has this incredible generosity of spirit. It means when he’s in a scene with other people he’s making… https://t.co/S78kH8HI08
Christopher Nolan Calls Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man 'One of the Most Consequential Casting Decisions That's Ever Been Made' in Movie History https://t.co/FrVyopoYoR
remember when everyone thought this guy was Robert Downey Jr. https://t.co/9eO85YnlqJ
Before 'Iron Man,' Robert Downey Jr. wanted to do another superhero movie with future 'Oppenheinmer' director Christopher Nolan: "I was like, ‘psh, I’m Scarecrow!'" READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/aXvLiqSJxB https://t.co/KTuT7VRKQG
Robert Downey Jr. reveals comic book movie history could have been vastly different—with him playing the villain in a DC comics blockbuster, and Tom Cruise taking the lead of ‘Iron Man.’ https://t.co/f9msKTchiz
Robert Downey Jr. says he owes his roles in ‘Chaplin’ and ‘Iron Man’ to Tom Cruise turning them down: “I’ve got to thank Tom Cruise for a couple of things.” 🔗: https://t.co/HjrpJVzlJw https://t.co/VWqkznNQUX
Robert Downey Jr. has revealed that he lost a major role in a Batman film of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Trilogy before becoming Iron Man. https://t.co/gymeeigngS