The Marvel Cinematic Universe might be a behemoth nowadays, but it all started with Jon Favreau's Iron Man (streaming with a Disney+ subscription). Fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order know it all started with that movie, which also served as Robert Downey Jr.'s big comeback. The director/actor recently spoke about the "smart thing" he did in that 2008 blockbuster, and he makes some serious points.
Although fans like me are always looking toward upcoming Marvel movies, they love information about previous installments. While promoting his new Star Wars movie The Mandalorian and Grogu on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Jon Favreau addressed how important it ended up being that he cast himself in the role of Happy Hogan. In his words: