Christopher Nolan Initially Declined to Cast Robert Downey Jr. Before 'Oppenheimer'!
Christopher Nolan Initially Declined to Cast Robert Downey Jr. Before 'Oppenheimer'!
The professional relationship between Robert Downey Jr. and renowned director Christopher Nolan dates back well before the much-discussed 'Oppenheimer.' Surprisingly, their collaboration traces back to the early 2000s when the two first met for a director's project. However, Nolan initially decided against including the famous actor in the project. Dive into the details below! 👇
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The renowned actor's story is rooted in the 2005 film "Batman Begins."
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Nolan was certain that Downey was not the right fit for the Scarecrow character, leading him to choose Cillian Murphy for the role in "Oppenheimer."
The initial meeting between Nolan and Downey occurred before Marvel cast the actor as Iron Man.
Downey's tumultuous past almost caused him to miss out on the role of Iron Man.
Nolan praised Downey's portrayal of Iron Man as one of the most influential casting choices in cinematic history.
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Downey, cast as Lewis Strauss in "Oppenheimer," earned critical acclaim and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Nolan admitted that he always wanted to work with Downey and achieved it after overcoming his initial apprehensions.
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