Many Marvel fans didn't give Robert Downey Jr. a chance to play Iron Man because of the highly publicized questions in his personal life.
Robert Downey Jr walks out of the interview as he asks questions about the past
After kicking off the MCU in 2008 with Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. continued. becoming the talisman of the Marvel franchise in addition to being a key member of the Avengers. Over 11 years until his character's emotional farewell in 2019 with Avengers: Endgame, the star and his character Tony Stark aka Iron Man have been a match made in heaven.
Although it seems impossible now to separate the superhero from the actor, Downey Jr.'s casting was initially disliked by many viewers. Having had his share of personal challenges with drug and alcohol addiction, including arrests for heroin and cocaine possession, fans expressed their lack of faith in the celebrity and his commitment to this marquee act due to his controversial reputation.
There is no doubt that Tony Stark aka Iron Man could not have been portrayed better by anyone other than Robert Downey Jr. He not only personified every shade of the comic book superhero to perfection, but also brought his unique swag and style to the role which struck a chord with audiences globally.
