‘Such Charisma’: Christopher Nolan Hails Robert Downey Jr.’s ‘Consequential’ Iron Man Casting

Christopher Nolan has hailed Robert Downey Jr.’s Marvel Cinematic Universe Tony Stark/Iron Man as “one of the most consequential casting decisions in movie history.”The filmmaker appeared on The Late Show, where he praised Downey, a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominee for Nolan’s Oppenheimer, revealing why he gravitated towards casting the actor. “With anybody you work with, with actors…you’re looking for some kind of connection emotionally, empathetically,” he said. “You’re looking for some kind of generosity. [Downey] has this incredible generosity of spirit. It means when he’s in a scene with other people he’s making sure they are all doing their best, that they are all able to bring their best to the table. He’s helping them clarify those emotional connections.”Robert Downey Jr. is synonymous with Tony Stark, having played the Marvel tech billionaire turned superhero in the Iron Man trilogy and the Avengers movies, making his final appearance in Avengers: Endgame. The actor recently compared his performance and preparation to play Strauss in Oppenheimer to Tony Stark in Iron Man, disclosing he had to fully immerse himself in those roles to make them translate effectively on screen.

Christopher Nolan has hailed Robert Downey Jr.’s Marvel Cinematic Universe Tony Stark/Iron Man as “one of the most consequential casting decisions in movie history.”

The filmmaker appeared on The Late Show, where he praised Downey, a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominee for Nolan’s Oppenheimer, revealing why he gravitated towards casting the actor. “With anybody you work with, with actors…you’re looking for some kind of connection emotionally, empathetically,” he said. “You’re looking for some kind of generosity. [Downey] has this incredible generosity of spirit. It means when he’s in a scene with other people he’s making sure they are all doing their best, that they are all able to bring their best to the table. He’s helping them clarify those emotional connections.”

Robert Downey Jr. is synonymous with Tony Stark, having played the Marvel tech billionaire turned superhero in the Iron Man trilogy and the Avengers movies, making his final appearance in Avengers: Endgame. The actor recently compared his performance and preparation to play Strauss in Oppenheimer to Tony Stark in Iron Man, disclosing he had to fully immerse himself in those roles to make them translate effectively on screen.

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