Robert Downey Jr. uneasy playing Iron Man as antagonist

Robert Downey Jr. felt uneasy about reprising his role as Iron Man in "Captain America: Civil War." The film's directors, Anthony and Joe Russo, faced challenges pitching the story, which portrayed Iron Man as a villain. The Russo brothers first needed approval from Marvel's Kevin Feige, who agreed but insisted they convince Downey. When they approached him, he recognized the pressure of transforming his character into an antagonist. Ultimately, Downey agreed to the role because he appreciated the creative risk involved.