The film "Iron Man", released in 2008, was well received by both viewers and professional critics. The story of the charismatic billionaire became the first picture in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and laid the foundation for subsequent superhero films of this company. Not having time to really appear on large screens, the film "Iron Man" (2008), the actors and the roles they performed, almost immediately gained the status of a cult among fans of superhero films.
Plot
In the center of the story is Tony Stark - a famous rich man and a playboy who made a fortune on the creation and sale of weapons. When the protagonist demonstrated a new rocket launcher in a hot spot, terrorists attacked him and his escort. All the soldiers who were next to Stark were killed, and Tony himself was captured. During the attack, a bomb exploded near him, a fragment of which seriously damaged his heart. Thanks to a mechanism created by another captive scientist, Stark managed to survive. But the terrorists are not going to release him so easily. The villains want him to develop a powerful weapon for them with which they can keep the whole country in fear. Tony agrees, but himself secretly begins to think out an escape plan. Of the parts provided to create the rocket, he developed technological armor, with the help of which he later got out of the captivity of his enemies. But the adventures of the newly minted superhero did not end there. New enemies await him at home, ready at any moment to strike in the back ...
List of actors and their roles in Iron Man 2008
This picture would not have become so popular if it were not for the talent of people who expertly embodied cult characters from comics on the screen. As mentioned earlier, the actors of the movie "Iron Man" in 2008 became one of the reasons why many fans liked this kinokomiks so much. Below you will find information about the roles they played.
Main character
Robert Downey Jr. - Tony Stark. The central character of the picture, around which the main storyline revolves. Playboy, genius, billionaire, philanthropist and owner of Stark Industries, which was founded by his father, Howard Stark. At the beginning of the film, he is presented as a selfish and terribly narcissistic narcissist, but the tragic events that happened to him later completely change his character and outlook on life.
Minor Characters
Gwyneth Paltrow - Pepper Potts. Stark's right hand, which helps him manage the company and helps him out of the most embarrassing situations. Unlike Tony, Pepper is more serious and always responsible for his tasks.
Terrence Howard is Colonel James Rhodes. Tony’s best friend, whom they’ve known for a long time. Together with Stark, he attended the presentation of the new rocket, but was not captured by the terrorists, since he had left in a different way. Future superhero "Warrior". Unlike other actors in the 2008 Iron Man movie, Terence Howard was replaced by another artist in subsequent films.
John Favreau - Happy Hogan. The bodyguard and personal driver of Tony Stark. It is noteworthy that John Favreau is not only the actor of the film "Iron Man" in 2008, but also the director of this picture.
Clark Gregg is an agent of Phil Coulson. Member of a top-secret government organization dedicated to the fight against terrorism and other planetary threats.
Antagonists
Jeff Bridges - Obadaya Stein. Co-CEO of Stark Industries, who managed Tony during his absence. For a number of reasons, he hates the main character and wants to take control of his father's brainchild.
Faran Tair is the leader of a terrorist group. It was he and his henchmen who captured Stark and forced him to develop weapons for them.
Now you know which actors in the film "Iron Man" in 2008 played the main roles.