Robert Downey Jr. Discloses Near Role as Scarecrow, Reflects on Iron Man Legacy

The actor shared his journey from almost playing a DC villain to becoming Marvel's iconic Iron Man, alongside insights into his career and recent Oscar-nominated performance in 'Oppenheimer'.

Robert Downey Jr. revealed he nearly played Scarecrow in 'Batman Begins' before Cillian Murphy was cast.
Downey's meeting with Christopher Nolan for the role didn't lead to his casting, highlighting a missed opportunity in his career.
Despite not getting the Scarecrow role, Downey went on to become Iron Man, significantly impacting his career and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The revelation came during a Q&A at the American Cinematheque event, where Downey shared insights into his career and roles he almost got.
Both Downey and Murphy, now co-stars in 'Oppenheimer,' have received Oscar nominations for their performances in the film.