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Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man is among the most popular comic book characters, whether it comes to the comic book world or the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His portrayal of the popular character helped bring the comic book world and the superhero mythos to the big screen, quickly making the MCU one of the biggest franchises in the world.
Despite the fame and success of theIron Mantrilogy, Downey’s co-star and acclaimed actress Leslie Bibb revealed that at first, she didn’t understand fans’ obsession with comic books, but later on exclaimed she is grateful to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Robert Downey Jr.’sIron ManCo-star Leslie Bibb On Comic Books
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Leslie Bibbstarred as Christine Everhart, a Vanity Fair reporter in theIron Manmovies. While the actress has a relatively small role in the franchise, her character serves as the thread that connects Tony Stark’s story across the movies and helps change the media’s perception ofRobert Downey Jr.‘s character.
Bibb stated that at first, she wasn’t sure about taking the job but upon her agent’s insistence she went ahead and bagged the role. Having signed an NDA for the script instigated her curiosity, eventually leading her to visit a comic book store, as she revealed in an interview withCollider.
“I do remember when I got the job I went to a comic book store, and I’m not a comic book person. I walked in… and something happened… It was just amazing… I don’t think I understood the obsession with comic books. It hadn’t occurred to me. It was not in my realm of thinking. And the movie came out, and it was huge and sort of changed everything.”
Even though she didn’t really understand the sentiments of fans regarding comic books, her perception greatly changed after witnessing the magic the firstIron Manunleashed across the world.
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Leslie Bibb Is Grateful To Be Part Of The Marvel Cinematic Universe
After her short role in the Robert Downey Jr. starrerIron Mantrilogy, Leslie Bibb reprised her role in the web seriesWHIH NewsfrontandWhat If…?. Even though she didn’t understand the hype around comic books and comic book characters before, the actress is now grateful to be in the MCU. In the interview withCollider, she stated,
“I don’t really feel like a part of the Marvel world because there’s so many superheroes. I think there are people who are like, ‘You’re the person who got him to say he was Iron Man!’ But, you know, it’s not like you’re Black Widow, or you’re wearing a cape. I’m so grateful to be in that world. I loved it when they asked me to come do the What If…?’s.”
Leslie Bibb as Christine Everhart is now a popular character, helping add depth and realism in to the fictional world.
TheIron Manfranchise can be streamed on Disney+.
Source:Collider
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
