Robert Downey Jr. 2007, Downey was cast as the title character in the film "Iron Man", with director Jon Favreau explaining the choice by stating: "Downey wasn't the most obvious choice, but he understood what makes the character tick. He found a lot of his own life experience in 'Tony Stark'." Favreau insisted on having Downey as he repeatedly claimed that Downey would be to "Iron Man" what Johnny Depp is to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series: a lead actor who could both elevate the quality of the film and increase the public's interest in it. For the role Downey had to
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