From Tom Cruise to Nicolas Cage: Actors Who Could Have Been Iron Man

Discover the surprising actors who turned down the role of Iron Man, including Tom Cruise and Nicolas Cage, in this intriguing exploration of casting choices for the iconic superhero.
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[@MrBugl17]

Nah bro. If Nicolas Cage played Iron Man I would die💀

[@Zondels]

It would be heaven

[@insaneboy1234]

Me too 😂

[@Bestdogshorts113]

Me too Robert is the perfect ironman he’s the ultimate ironman

[@peterpershin2509]

At least he’s playing ghostwriter now😂

[@ironninjavsgaming5819]

I rather see Nicolas cage as ghost rider than Iron Mam

[@Skullei]

tom cruise most definitely wanted them to make an actual suit that can fly so that he can do his own action scenes.

[@Deadpool0210]

I’m so glad they didn’t

[@StateGenesys]

@@Deadpool0210acting like making an iron man suit was possible at the time, stupid comment

[@brodybrodster2815]

@@StateGenesys hey man it’s deadpool what would you expect? He’s all that and that comical attitude he’s making another joke so calm down there scout boy in his universe Ironman can fly so take that child diddler Let’s see what he will Say! It will be so funny and exciting!

[@Kenny-o6i]

@@brodybrodster2815 AHHHHHHHH

[@Gorillafan09]

FR😂😂😂😂😂

[@GCKteamKrispy]

« Not challenging enough » Bro wanted to fly for real💀

[@theladyivy]

To be fair, think about the entire MCU. Almost every major action scene has RDJ sitting in front of a black backdrop talking. Thats like 70% of the role lol

[@muktabegum9822]

Bro wanted the suit to be a whole jet like in top gun: maverick💀

[@2.0-kl7kv]

"Not challenging enough " means Tom Cruise wanted to act, does the screenplay and direct the whole movie. He wanted to do it all by himself, like his "Mission Impossible " series. If he could make it, I even think he would be the producer of the "Avengers " series, does the things that Kevin Feige does. That's what Tom Cruise called "challenge ".

[@drew2626]

@@2.0-kl7kvso glad he didn’t take it then

[@Glitch-pn2xq]

​Tom and Nick didn't even fit the look at all rdj is clearly better and superior

[@darrianweathington1923]

That moment when you forget RDJ name and just call him Tony Stark...

[@Deadpool0210]

He’ll always be Tony Stark like Tom Cruise will always be Ethan Hunt

[@TheFoxdaWa]

What?

[@hajaarsmith5930]

Thank God Tom Cruise messed it up. Cuz RDJ is the man.

[@nickphelps3140]

Tom Cruise would have killed it but RDJ was born to play that part!

[@Mossybrain101]

Win/win - early MCU and Mission Impossible both slap. Well done everyone.

[@godzillakong6597]

For real!!!

[@Julian-p7q-b4t]

RDJ is just a franchise actor buddy. Tom Cruise is the most popular Hollywood actor along with Leonardo DiCaprio & Dwayne Johnson. RDJ isn't even close.

[@godzillakong6597]

@@Julian-p7q-b4t no only Robert can play iron man

[@thinice_danger]

Let's just talk about how lucky we are, first getting Tobey, Andrew and Tom as a respective Spider-Man, all 3 being just equally fire in their role, then we got RDJ as Tony Stark which is literally like if RDJ was born to play that role, then jumping to other platforms and movies, Daniel Radcliffe being Harry Potter is just over the top since no one is acceptable beside Radcliffe to play HP. Nah y'all we NEED to appreciate everything since lucky for us we got the best actors with their best roles.

[@findleythegolden3054]

Yessss Radcliffe was amazing in hp

[@johnolmedo4812]

Heath ledger

[@SuperSwissbeats]

Denzel the 🐐

[@HarryJc]

If Tom doesn't risk his life, it's not worth it.

[@nothinghere941]

Agreed😂

[@Wompwompretiga]

He's one of the best actor's

[@jellytrooperjeff8034]

@@Wompwompretigayeah

[@atch300]

He’s a douchebag, who’s surprised he turned down a role because it was “too easy” and couldn’t have creative decisions over the movie?

[@joshuabartley656]

Adrenaline junkie

[@Mr.J.M.V.P]

Can’t imagine a world without the legend RDJ playing Iron-Man ❤

[@kevankebon9353]

You will be say this too if nic cage / tom cruise played the role for the 1st time.

[@greenscreenmovieguy5582]

So true

[@kaptainkc7415]

​@@kevankebon9353nah I don't think so.

[@Rodanguyy]

​@@kevankebon9353 no

[@Glassofmilkwithcookies]

@@kevankebon9353Stan Lee himself says that Robert was made to play the role of

[@Al-ok1lj]

Can you just imagine Nick Cage popping his eyeballs out at Thanos?

[@Pun1Sh3r_360]

Bruh ahahahahaha I’m weak 😂

[@Pun1Sh3r_360]

#TopCommentGod

[@High_101]

Lol!

[@Ittachi1906]

🤭🤣

[@ContemplatedChaos]

🤣

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

Thank god it was RDJ I love nicholas cage and tom cruise BUT RDJ was the ULTIMATE and best choice for Iron Man.

[@Palmtreeartarea]

“Ghost writer”💀💀

[@AMAli-ct5df]

I thought i was the only who noticed it

[@byvrss]

😂 hilarious

[@KeruToL]

💀🔥

[@_MECHA_]

​@@KeruToLlol

[@Randomaqua14]

@waismeyes

[@masterofgaming71BH4]

Tom needed to remove repulsors so he could run after enemies in the suit 😂

[@hajaarsmith5930]

This explains why I saw Nick Cage as superman in Flash

[@peterparker9214]

Yup I was surprised they used that Easter egg because it’s such a deep cut most regular fans had no idea that even happened.

[@Loan5tarr]

This does not explain that at all. They were about to start filming ‘Superman Lives’ with Cage as Superman and Tim Burton directing before WB pulled the plug.

[@Wemby73]

@@Loan5tarrit explains why he was there as Superman and as an Easter egg

[@Loan5tarr]

@@Wemby73 right, my bad.

[@CaptainRockoBD]

@@Loan5tarrno shit…

[@Miracle_equestrian]

RDJs Storey is just truly wonderful thing where he went from to where he is now

[@justin_wwefigz]

we're in the correct universe where Tom Cruise continued with his crazy stunts and RDJ nailed his role as Tony. (as he should)

[@calicoesblue4703]

Facts💯💯💯

[@andiashadisalam583]

Ha ha ha, good joke bro.. I wonder want to know, what number of our universe.. 😂😂😂👏👏👏

[@weavs90]

Maybe one day, his stunts will tragically go wrong

[@My_Name_Is_Blank]

​@andiashadisalam583 Earth-1218 according to Marvel.

[@andiashadisalam583]

@@My_Name_Is_Blank Thanks bro.. 😁 Universe Marvel version.

[@Centaur1991]

Tom cruise's main reason to turn down the role is because people told him superhero movie wont sell anymore. The second reason is he played a lot of tony stack style of character and he got bored, third is he thought the iron man suit was too bulky and asked that the suit to be smaller (because he want to do and coordinating his own stunt as an iron man). Of course the producer didnt agree because they already decided that the iron man will be a cgi character. Last but not least is the resurrection of mission impossible franchise that requires his full commitment.

[@travisvanalst4698]

I can just imagine Tom having an actual suit built for him to literally fly around in.

[@martykarr7058]

Naw, if anybody in real life did that, it would be Elon Musk.

[@BennyChains88]

It would definitely be Tom or Elon, if not both.

[@repomang]

Elon would give Tom the suit to use

[@blacklivesorblackvotes2985]

@@martykarr7058 nah it would def be Tom Cruise. Don’t sleep on Tom like that. Hell, if anything, Elon would make the suit and Tom would be the first to try it.

[@noyb12345]

It would've been an eye sore

[@pawangandharv6054]

No one can replace our RDJ And RDJ from another Multiverse cannot replace RDJ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@analyzehumanity]

RDJ was born to play Iron Man. Perfect mix of wit, seriousness, smooth, intellect, charm, and action. No one else!!!

[@mattyboy59]

Junior even looks like Tony... It was his destiny to become Tony

[@jadeforbes1453]

😍💕 YYYEEESSS I AGREE WITH YOU

[@devansh9437]

if it was Tom u people who have said the same for him relax

[@khadim_almasih]

​@@devansh9437nah bro RDJ is a Cannon event, It was always going to happen, Tom Stark doesn't exist

[@easylife6348]

@@devansh9437 yeah but Tom isn’t that charismatic and funny as rdj.

[@cisarvitiate]

Tbh Tom Cruise would be really cool as Iron Man. Maybe we see him as an Iron man variant in some movie.

[@insaneboy1234]

Nicholas Cage would always be Ghost Rider for me.

[@Pun1Sh3r_360]

Yeah because Ghost Rider is insane and needs an insane actor to play him right lmao

[@patrickfabsich2692]

hopefully we see him in deadpool 3 or avengers 5 or 6!

[@eddieabrahante4001]

​@patrickfabsich2692 too bad DeadPool 3's production just got put on hold indefinitely lol

[@bollsmace]

ghost writer🤯

[@benjy117]

He isn't the best actor for sure but is a good guy. What made cage was Disney's National Treasure which he was perfect for in that role. He's not a universal actor like many others. Cage has to "get into the mood" first before he acts. He can't walk onto a set and just act. If you ever been around him you will notice he has to get in front of a mirror and scream or yell first. Even hitting himself to get angry.

[@akuljamwal3085]

Nicolas Cage in the entire Iron Man 3: "HOW DID IT GET BURNED?! HOW DID IT GET BURNED?! HOW DID IT GET BURNED?!"

[@Bdoodletalks]

No one catches that charm like RDJ does, not even Tom cruise. Dude literally IS Tony Stark, no two ways about it.

[@calicoesblue4703]

Agreed. 😎👍

[@DeezyWall]

Huge Tom Cruise fan here, and you absoluetly right.

[@neoyasechaba221]

Yyep

[@peblezQ]

Tom Cruise wanted to make an actual Iron Man suit and they told him no probably lmfao

[@confuseddog6746]

In the first movies they did actually use a real ironman suit

[@marcopettini9774]

Tom Cruise Just wanted a real suite and really jump from an airplane 😂

[@CarlosDaniel-gj3if]

Tom was like 🤔 Let's build a real suit that can fly 🚀😸

[@GamingBenchmarksBI]

Tom wanted to make a real functioning suit.

[@badaavsk]

😂

[@motorcyclestig8539]

The real reason is he didn't want it covering his face lmao

[@tanishnair6111]

😂😂

[@Deadpool0210]

And yet they’re still trying to make one with not much success

[@a_m4608]

Cruise deciding to focus Mission Impossible franchise is the best decision ever,he's nearly perfected his craft and the man puts his life on the line for it. Then he gives us gems like Top Gun and the possibility of Tropic thunder sequel just makes it even better.

[@tombourne9930]

You need to wake up to how big of a jerk cruise is.. And stop supprorting the guys work

[@teutonicknight23]

Yeah! The MI Films are great! Including the latest.

[@mandelorean6243]

He's a bad actor who thinks staring more intensly than Normal covers all shades of acting required. I'm not certain he's just a nutcase or doing stunts for fame.. like jackass

[@a_m4608]

@@mandelorean6243 No one's talking about his acting,he's created a certain niche that resonates with a lot people world over its primarily about entertainment...acting,real life stunts,being charismatic happens to be a part of it. Let's be honest no one really goes to theaters pay a chunk of money to watch Tom Cruise's acting chops, We watch him to do crazy things,be entertained and get our money's worth.

[@lowercase21]

​@@a_m4608you nailed it, he picks his roles well, ones he knows he can knock it out of the park he picks action roles bc he happens to be an adrenaline junkie so it just so happens to work out lol. the only drama roles I remember was a little in war of the world's which he was alright could have done without his singing.. but good movie. Also I really liked the first ghost rider movie at the time I don't know if it holds up but my nephew loves it so I know it still cool to kids haha.

[@Karanverma17026]

Aahhh..!!! No one can replace TONY❤

[@AllenHanPR]

Nicholas Cage: I said put the Arc Reactor back in the box. Tom Cruise: Show Me The Infinity Stones.

[@Snyper1405]

Robert Downey Jr: "I am Iron man" 😁

[@freddyjosereginomontalvo4667]

Nic Cage: Im gonna take his stones off......

[@Xaphire_Editz]

Tom cruise fr tried to use the "I'm tom cruise, I'm in scientology and I do my own stunts, NOW CALL ACTION OR YOU ARE FIRED"

[@orange_turtle3412]

RDJ was really the only person who could portray iron man as well as he did. Even when seeing him outside of the iron man role, I still immediately think of him as tony and it takes actual mental effort to realize that he and his character are different people. Thats how well it works. Hes not just playing iron man. He IS iron man

[@sfcwood]

Unfortunately this is probably one of the reasons his movies outside of Marvel have not done so well.

[@ShaneWalsh0_0]

If it was Tom or Nick or anyone else y’all would’ve said the same shit and shit on Downey and the others who didn’t get the role because “they wouldn’t do a better job” don’t even try to deny it

[@calicoesblue4703]

Hahah. I 100% agree. I think the same thing.😎👍

[@Aman-lb8dd]

Nah..tom would've played the role much better.

[@TheWackiestDood]

​@@Aman-lb8ddLet me get this straight, you think Tom Cruise would be better at portraying Ironman than ROBERT DOWNEY JUNIOR? Everyone's entitled to an opinion, but this is honestly just a bad take lol

[@Dtitilator]

Tom turned it down since there wasn't any running involved.

[@jaredgalarza]

Nick Cage played a badass Ghost Rider tho.

[@tagquasar8791]

They were lucky to get a real actor for this role, basically the only one playing a superhero not counting some supporting characters

[@BushyTrouble]

Low key Tom cruise would av been dope 👌

[@faiez9171]

nah he would ruin it

[@paultew3972]

Only a if you're smokin dope before you watched it

[@Snyper1405]

Right!!!!!! 🙄

[@Pwilly1984]

Superior Iron Man! Missed opportunity in multiverse of madness!!! 😢😅

[@Cuxxie]

Tom cruise really said "hm a genius, billionaire, philanthropist who fights against a multiverse level threat? Nah not challenging enough.."

[@MoonRunner-dq6wh]

That editor needs an Oscar

[@durp.Invincible]

Shut up 🗿

[@Light_assassin27]

It’s probably an ai deepfake just so you know

[@MatBicara-tv7li]

Wonder which app he was using

[@nithinraj9389]

​@@MatBicara-tv7liai

[@HalfMoonHunter]

​@@MatBicara-tv7li or maybe something like Reface. It has a lot of movie clips or images from a lot of movies where you can put your own face. Try it, it's free and funny! I'm matching Thor pretty well 😂

[@ammardewata9901]

Yeah i can actually imagine Tom Cruise as Tony Stark. It would be awesome as well

[@Chino57038]

nahh, he would turn Tony into Tom cruise. he turns all the characters he plays to himself

[@kurtschaaf2165]

You need to watch more of his movies. Man has been nominated for Oscar’s. Before he went full on action star Tom cruise was doing great acting parts

[@theladyivy]

@Bronco570 is 100% thats why i can't stand Tom Cruise movies. Every character he plays is a pretentious douche--and not in the good way. Like Iron Man is legit a pretentiousness douche, but he still makes us like him, and RDJ made that happen perfectly. Cruise would just be like "oh look, another movie about Tom Cruise."

[@A_Valeska]

@@Chino57038Tommy stark😂

[@mattyboy59]

​@@theladyivy Downey made this film about Tony... But cruise would have made the film about his real life self... It wouldn't be about Tony stark no more... It would be about tom

[@Sybledits]

Cage as ghostrider is perfect peak

[@Rajeshgodaba]

No one can replace Robert jr

[@shiva9878]

If tom cruise do Marvel and mission impossible he will be a star that will never born again 💯💯

[@mrmadfunny5507]

This is absolutely amazing. Keep up the great work can’t wait to see more.

[@KingVisionGaming]

Nicholas Cage "Hiiiiiiiii Immm Ummm Irooonnnmannnnnn"

[@ppmv4285]

I actually like that Marvel started their universe with less popular actors. A lot of them hadn't had huge roles until after their MCU debuts.

[@Jayzengames]

? Robert Downey jr was in a bunch of big movies prior to iron man what are you talking about lol

[@ppmv4285]

@@Jayzengames He was already considered a "has been" when he was cast for Iron Man, especially for his past, and the only other big movie he'd been recently cast in was Tropic Thunder, which released the same year.

[@LilySteph1949]

That so called has been has been in movies since the 80's or so to date, and many critically acclaimed like Chaplin.... Try again

[@mattyboy59]

​@@ppmv4285 true.. Downey was considered a has been.. But that doesn't mean that he wasn't huge beforehand... Downey was actually pretty big way before iron man.. Then he lost everything.. And everyone thought it was over for him... But he rediscovered himself with the iron man film.. It was his redemption...

[@jellytrooperjeff8034]

@@mattyboy59all those … really be adding suspense

[@siddharthabharadwaj8299]

This proves that Everything happens for a reason...and everything happens for Good

[@DadPool85]

I'd like to see Jeffrey Dean Morgan play a varient of Tony Stark it would be sick

[@yesenialopez9289]

Downey Junior is the perfect Iron Man forever

[@theodorenewman-so8vv]

Glad we have the current actor he's amazing 😊

[@DustyOrchid057]

don't like Tom Cruize but I would be completely down for him to play an alternate Iron man, but he has to be a bad guy version

[@SuperAlfern]

Nick Cage didnt just name his son after Superman, but his own last name is actually taken from the comic book character Power Man AKA Luke Cage. Nick Cage’s real name is Nicholas Coppola and he is the nephew of Francis Ford Coppola, the director of the Godfather and Apocalypse Now.

[@devkantkashyap]

Robert Downey Jr Born to play role of Iron Man

[@rymaeproductions420]

Cage actually got to technically be superman finally for a second in the new Flash movie! Lol!

[@TD-ht8dz]

I still want to see Tom Cruise play an Iron Man from another universe

[@botezsimp5808]

Same

[@judymar5666]

Really suit him well

[@munip346]

His decision to change the suit are just stupid,like who the f are you?!

[@heavystarch100]

Naw, the suit cant hold that ego!😂

[@1nfinit3]

I don’t usually believe in miracles but there’s a reason 2 famous actors ended up turning down literally being Iron Man

[@drew2626]

“Not challenging enough” one of the most iconic Comic book characters ever 😂

[@GeorgeRasoulisMusic]

Probably they told him that the suit won't be real but cgi,for sure Cruise would like to fly in real 😅

[@Short_N_Simple]

moral of the opportunity:when you get chance to prove yourself don't give excuses because time don't stop for anyone in real world

[@aljona1657]

with all due respect, Cage would look so effing bonkers as Iron Man, like I just wouldn't take the whole MCU seriously if there was this goofy ahh iron-costumed Nicolas Cage. no ma'am

[@gabrielblanchard3081]

Fr

[@ZenoFlamesEcho]

Ong

[@ashtonbrown7608]

With all due respect I can’t take your opinion seriously if you end your statement with no ma”am

[@aljona1657]

@@ashtonbrown7608 thanks for taking your time to tell me that lmao

[@ShaneWalsh0_0]

Yet if he got the role you would be praising him, this always happens

[@superiorcybergodzilla5670]

Tom Cruise with Hulkbuster vs The Tripods and the Mummy

[@aljohntabion2751]

RDJ will always be Tony Stark

[@h0llyw00dhoward7]

Nicholas Cage is my Ghost Rider. Let’s get him back for that role. I also could’ve saw him as Loki.

[@Mr_Movie_Fan]

Tom felt the role wasn't challenging enough, so he decided to start doing the same role over and over again.

[@AlbertLebel]

I'm so happy RDJ got the role. He is perfect as Iron Man

[@mkultra7588]

Let's not deny that Tom cruise would have made a good Iron man. One of the very few.

[@Эдиф-т2й]

NC as 'Ghost Rider' and RDJ as 'Iron Man' look like perfect and better

[@i_3at_5oap80]

Tom Cruise couldn’t have pulled off iron man

[@al151]

Actually he would. Besides RDJ i think he would be the only one matching that character. He has humor, charisma and smart in him already. One thing he is lacking is being an arrogant pig but he could have pulled that off too.

[@Livelarge913]

Tom Cruise as Iron Man would have been like launching a nuke.

[@mgc26133]

Take this with a grain of salt but I heard Tom Cruise wanted the Iron Man helmet transparent, that's the change he wanted to the suit.

[@TheDarkLord239]

Imagine naming your own son Kal-el 💀💀💀

[@erictalkington5674]

Both of them would've been a bad choice. Besides Downy looks a LOT like Tony Stark from the comic books.

[@boredflower]

I think the personality of Tony Stark the billionaire playboy philanthropist attitude is what mattered most and RDJ perfected it

[@MarquisFlynn-m7m]

tom cruise wouldve staughtered that role as iron man. the fact he said it's not challenging enough tells you he would've been amazing

[@KP43-08]

Imagine the stunts if Tom took the role but the perfect choice was Robert💯

[@Drezik99]

When someone says "Ghost rider" I always hear "Go Straighter" but Writer is good one aswell 😂

[@ch007eh7]

We almost always say that a specific person was the perfect person for a role but that's just because we are used to this person being in this role. If it would be someone else, we would consider that person the best for this role. _Yes, sometimes the role choice wasn't good and another person would have played a role better._

[@sanjaytr7622]

Who ever act...none of them can give the perfect Iron man as RDJ Delivered us 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@insane654]

Tom Cruise didn't play iron man. Good for Tom Nicholas Cage didn't play iron man. Good for us

[@illvillain7139]

Clive Owen was being considered to play Ironman before RDJ as well

[@mandybaker8544]

Robert Dowdy Jr played that role in a way Tom Cruise could Never!!!

[@JF32304]

RDJ is Tony Stark. Nobody else would have fit that role so perfectly.

[@kingkongchief1177]

Robert Downey Jr was born to play Iron Man for Marvel. Nobody could’ve played that role like he did.

[@ragethewolf]

No one but RDJ he was born to play the role like Chris Evans as Cap and Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool

[@tenyang8685]

I’m glad others turned it down. Robert downy jr is the chef’s kiss for iron man role.

[@keyrtan]

Not surprised Tom wanted to make it his own, that’s what he does

[@williamriley5118]

Terrace Howard told Marvel Studios that Robert Downey Jr was perfect for the Iron Man/Tony Stark role.

[@honestguy7367]

No one can replace RDJ...

[@haryettelorrainemakmot4564]

THANK HEAVENS, THEY ALL TURNED DOWN THE ROLE...

[@jacktheaftern7291]

Nicolas Cage is the best Ghost rider💀💀💀💀💀

[@taaappp]

So thankful that RDJ was casted.

[@Thickimus_Dank]

Thank GOD RDJ got the role. It never would’ve been what it was without him. No discussion

[@sirnoname6943]

I can’t imagine anyone else as Ironman since RDJ like ever

[@marmo92819]

Broooo RDJ was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!!!!! MIC Drop ☠️💀👌💯💜🖤

[@a_diamond]

I'm glad it became RDJ. He brought it to life so very much... ❤

[@prestondavis544]

Nobody can beat Ghost Rider.👻💀🔥

[@littlebiker_2155]

And he became the best Ghost Rider 🔥💀

[@TheWizardGamez]

(Jazz hands) “I. Am… iron(wait…. Just a little longer)… iron. Man” (jazz hands, mouth half open)

[@the_picsopedia]

Tom Cruise is better off without all that CGI that marvel movies heavily rely on. That's what I love about both franchises.

[@RememberPOGS]

He wanted to make the suit real so he could fly in it that was Toms stipulation for the role, when they said no, that’s when he said he didn’t find it challenge enough for him.

[@euronico7949]

Honestly Tom Cruise was actually a pretty good choice if it wasn't RDJ casting as Iron Man

[@ผมแค่ผ่านทางมาก็เท่านั้น]

Robert John Downey Jr 🤖 Number one in my heart ❤ 🇹🇭