Spider-Man in film end of May 2015, Asa Butterfield, Tom Holland, Judah Lewis, Matthew Lintz, Charlie Plummer and Charlie Rowe screen tested for the lead role, against Robert Downey Jr., who portrays Iron Man, for chemistry. The six were chosen out of a search of over 1,500 actors to test in front of Feige, Pascal and the Russo brothers. In June, Feige and Pascal narrowed the actors considered to Holland and Rowe. Both screen tested again with Downey, with Holland also testing with Chris Evans, who portrays Captain America, and emerged as the favorite. On June 23, 2015, Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios
Robert Downey Jr. filmography Supporting Actor. He also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role in "Sherlock Holmes". Robert Downey Jr. filmography Robert Downey Jr. is an American actor who has starred in numerous films and television series. He made his acting debut in his father's film "Pound" at the age of five. In the 1980s, Downey was considered a member of the Brat Pack after appearing in the films "Tuff Turf" (1985), "Weird Science" with Anthony Michael Hall (1985), "Back to School" with Rodney Dangerfield (1986), "Less Than Zero" with Andrew McCarthy (1987), and "Johnny Be Good" again with