Iron Man: Discover in video the day Robert Downey Jr. slipped under the superhero’s armor for the first time

Iron Man, the feature film that launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008, is a must-see when it comes to superhero movies. A fan-favorite work that allowed actor Robert Downey Jr. to return to the forefront. But have you ever seen behind the scenes of this superhero adventure directed by Jon Favreau?

in 2018, Marvel Studios Movies YouTube ChannelTo celebrate the film’s 10th anniversary, it released a remarkable video titled Suitability, which revealed the behind-the-scenes construction of Iron Man’s armor. And which notably featured images of Robert Downey Jr. (who would rather go to jail than star in one of his movies) failed for the first time!

The video, which lasts 10 minutes, can be seen below. Obviously, it’s a treat for superhero fans to see RDJ take on this armor that will be his for over a decade…

to play iron man Robert Downey Jr. He went through intensive physical training, practiced bodybuilding and learned martial arts. “About a year ago, I decided to put on a little muscle, which is not easy when you’re in your forties. I told myself before I did a movie like Iron manI might as well do it now, before it becomes ridiculous to show myself in pantyhose and show off my chubby flesh.”– he explained then not without humor.

Robert Downey Jr. Played the character of Iron Man, created by Stan Lee in 1963, in three specials and several other Marvel adventures, most notably in The Avengers. His last appearance under the iconic armor was in Avengers: Endgame, which hit theaters in 2019.

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