Justified actor Timothy Olyphant opened up on not getting the role of Iron Man back in 2008.

Many know Olyphant from his time as Cobb Vanth in bothThe MandalorianandThe Book of Boba Fett.

What many might not know is that he was nearly theMCU’sIron Avenger.

Timothy Olyphant Iron Man

Other possible candidates includedTom Cruise, Sam Rockwell,Hugh Jackman, and more.

Timothy Olyphant on Losing MCU Role to Robert Downey Jr. Hes just a good dude.

Or, even better, Marvel Studios could find a more substantial, consistent role in the MCU.

Iron Man 1 poster

Perhaps his name can be thrown around with theendless parade of rumored participantsin the upcomingFantastic Fourmovie.

But when mightthe actor return to the role of Cobb Vanth?

Until then, the actorcan be seen onJustified: Primeval City, whichis now streaming on FX and Hulu.

Robert Downey Jr. Almost Lost Iron Man Role to This 2000s Action Star

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