Random Fun Facts About the Iron Man Movies (21 items)

(#12) Agent Coulson Was Initially a Much Smaller Part

Clark Gregg's Agent Phil Coulson, was originally a much smaller part. In fact the character was only called 'Agent' at first. But as filming went on and it became more and more apparent that due to Clark Gregg's chemistry with all the other actors they should add more scenes. Now he stars on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
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(#1) Favreau Wanted Downey Jr. as Iron Man BECAUSE of His Tumultuous Past

Though other filmmakers wouldn't work with Robert Downey Jr. at the time, Jon Favreau actually saw RDJ's past as an asset to the character. He said, "The best and worst moments of Robert's life have been in the public eye. He had to find an inner balance to overcome obstacles that went far beyond his career. That's Tony Stark. Robert brings a depth that goes beyond a comic book character having trouble in high school, or can't get the girl." Favreau also admitted Downey could make Stark "a likable asshole."
(#14) Extras Were Told That the "I Am Iron Man" Line Was Part of a Dream Sequence

In the age of the Internet, how did the filmmakers get away with the iconic "I am Iron Man" press conference scene with all those extras, all of whom could have spilled the beans? Simple, they told everyone involved it was a dream sequence.
(#6) Iron Man Used the Paparazzi to Its Benefit

Near the end of the first film, just before the final press conference, Tony Stark is reading a newspaper with a grainy amateur photograph of Iron Man on the front page. This exact picture is actually part of a video, shot by paparazzi early in production. After the photos hit the Internet in 2007, the filmmakers took the image for themselves and used it in the film.
(#5) Robert Downey Jr. Looks Out For His Friends

It was a rocky road getting RDJ cast in Iron Man, but after that insane success he didn't forget who helped get him there. He recommended his friend Justin Theroux to write Iron Man 2 after working together on Tropic Thunder. He helped Shane Black secure the director's chair on Iron Man 3 after working together on Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.