Iron Man (2008 film) in casting Downey, but would not take no for an answer, saying, "It was my job as a director to show that it was the best choice creatively ... everybody knew he was talented [and] certainly by studying the Iron Man role and developing that script I realized that the character seemed to line-up with Robert in all the good and bad ways. Downey earned $500,000 for the role. While preparing for filming, Favreau and Downey were given a tour of SpaceX by Elon Musk. Downey said, "Elon was someone Tony probably hung out with and partied with, or more
2008 New York Film Critics Circle Awards Im Bashir)"<br> 3. "Trouble the Water" 1. Jenny Lumet – "Rachel Getting Married"<br> 2. Mike Leigh – "Happy-Go-Lucky"<br> 3. Robert D. Siegel – "The Wrestler" 1. Josh Brolin – "Milk"<br> 2. Heath Ledger – "The Dark Knight"<br> 3. Robert Downey Jr. – "Tropic Thunder" 1. Penélope Cruz – "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"<br> 2. Viola Davis – "Doubt"<br> 3. Rosemarie DeWitt – "Rachel Getting Married"<br> 3. Debra Winger – "Rachel Getting Married" 2008 New York Film Critics Circle Awards The 74th New York Film Critics Circle Awards, honoring the best in film for 2008, were announced on 10 December 2008 and presented