Unblinded with Sean CallagyHow Iron Man Saved Marvel: David Maisel Shares the Real Story with Sean Callagy

Betting on Robert Downey Jr.

53:55–54:23 · 28s

Maisel explains choosing a recently jailed Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, despite his drug history and lack of action-hero credentials—a shocking move that redefined superhero casting.

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