Actor
Robert Downey Jr.
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Chef (2014)
Viewed as perfect casting for the flashy, hilarious critic’s brother role.
About 32 minCon Air (1997)
Discussed as an alternate casting possibility who might have been slightly too cool for one of the roles.
About 48 minIron Man (2008)
Praised as the perfect Tony Stark and as the performance that launched the MCU.
About 0 minSideways (2004)
Raised as another alternate casting idea, with the hosts thinking he could have brought more energy but less sadness.
About 72 minThe Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Suggested as a modern alternative casting choice for Royal in a hypothetical remake.
About 80 minTropic Thunder (2008)
Praised for a fearless, highly committed performance that anchors the satire and his career comeback.
About 80 minWeird Science (1985)
Highlighted as a fun young presence in a weird supporting role and as someone who pops in retrospect.
About 0 minZodiac (2007)
Praised as giving a last unselfconscious performance, with a mix of wit, self-destruction, and gravity.
About 16 minZodiac (2007)
Praised for providing energy, humor, and fast-talking newspaper-guy swagger as Paul Avery.
About 32 minAnother 48 Hrs. (1990)
Used as a comparison point for a career comeback after a low period.
About 0 minCountry Strong (2010)
Cited because Paltrow emailed him to research addiction rehabilitation for the role.
About 96 minSay Anything (1989)
Mentioned as having turned down the Lloyd role.
About 32 minScent of a Woman (1992)
Mentioned as another 1992 Oscar nominee and part of the crowded field.
About 8 minThe Nice Guys (2016)
Mentioned as the uncredited corpse cameo in the movie and as part of Shane Black's long professional connection to him.
About 32 minWild Things (1998)
Mentioned as a possible Sam Lombardo who could not be insured at the time.
About 120 minEVERY MATCH