Before They Were Stars
Snakkle Reveals the Cast of The Avengers Before They Became Superheroes!
Five years in the making, The Avengers assembles a live-action collection of Marvel’s top-tier comic book superheroes on the big screen for the first time ever. Featuring the likes of Iron Man, Thor, Hawkeye, the Hulk, Nick Fury, Black Widow, and Captain America, The Avengers is poised to become the blockbuster of the summer. Blame a lot of the buzz on the awesome (and blindingly hot) cast, featuring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Scarlett Johansson, to name just a few. But how does one achieve cinematic superhero status? Well, Snakkle digs deep into the past of the entire Avengers cast and gives you a unique glimpse at their humble beginnings…. By Tara Bennett
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Now: Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man in The Avengers
Robert Downey Jr.’s hugely successful comeback performance as billionaire genius Tony Stark in Iron Man was the catalyst for The Avengers ever happening. Robert helped put the Marvel character on the mainstream movie map and worked closely first with Jon Favreau and then Joss Whedon to help craft Tony’s character arc and persona in the films.
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