7 Actors Who Were Nearly IRON MAN

7 Actors Who Were Nearly IRON MAN

Though it's hard to imagine anyone other than Robert Downey Jr playing Tony Stark, there were a number of others who were reportedly considered. Hit the jump for a look at seven actors who could have very nearly taken the part and a brief history of how the first Iron Man got off the ground.

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By MrSundayMovies - Mar 23, 2015 07:03 AM EST

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