The MCU started withRobert Downey Jr.scareer-defining turn asIron Manall the way back in 2008.

Recently, Downey appeared onRob Lowes Literally!

(A similar occurrence is happening right now with Mark Ruffalo and Poor Things.)

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Downeys immediate post-Marvel movie wasDolittle, which hed also executive produced with his wife Susan.

[viaVariety]

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