Ever since the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) came to be, it has evolved into one of the most successful movie franchises to date. Based on the classic Marvel Comics, the movies bring them to life in the best possible way. The film franchise began in 2008 when Iron Man was released. The MCU has gained many more titles and amazing actors to play the parts of beloved comic book characters. Whether you’re a long-time fan of the franchise or are just curious as to who the characters actually are, read on to find out more about everyone’s favorite characters. Warning – spoilers ahead.
Robert Downey Jr. – Iron Man/Tony Stark
The very first Marvel character to have his own movie, Tony Stark, AKA Iron Man, is played by Robert Downey Jr. Released in 2008, the movie was instantly a massive success, which convinced the creators of the movie to continue what they had started with the movie.
Tony Stark is a billionaire and genius inventor who is the CEO of Stark Industries. He starts out as a weapons manufacturer for the U.S. Military, but after a change of heart, he turns to create powered exoskeleton suits of armor which he begins to use to defend the world against any threat. After going public with the suits, the press dubbed him ‘Iron Man’, and he kept the name.
Robert Downey Jr.
Chris Evans – Captain America/Steve Rogers
Created by cartoonists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Steve Rogers, AKA Captain America is a World War II hero. Designed as a patriotic super-soldier, he was one of the most popular characters during the war period. Beginning his story as a thin and frail man, he was transformed into a super-soldier thanks to an experimental serum developed to aid the U.S. Army during the war. While Rogers has super-strength, he also uses his titanium shield as a weapon at times, throwing it at an enemy. After the war, he was trapped in ice, which allowed him to survive for 70 years or so.
In the MCU, Captain America is played by Chris Evans, becoming immensely popular after the release of the first movie in 2011. Since then there were another two movies completing this series, while Rogers also appeared in the Avengers movies.
Chris Evans
