Iron Man’s Chaotic Path to Success

The first Iron Man movie was filmed without a finished script. Director Jon Favreau

and Robert Downey Junior improvised most scenes on set. The iconic cave scene where Tony

Stark builds the first suit was completely unscripted. Marvel Studios was so uncertain about

the film they almost didn't include the post-credits scene with Nick Fury. That decision to

keep it created the entire concept of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jeff Bridges had

no idea he was playing a villain until halfway through production. The final battle

was written just days before shooting. This chaotic production somehow created a masterpiece that

earned over five hundred million dollars worldwide.