Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey cast is rumored to have wanted Robert Downey Jr. to play Poseidon, but Avengers: Doomsday kept it from happening.

With Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in development, casting decisions and production details have become major discussion points in the industry. Reports reveal that Nolan initially wanted Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. put Iron Man on the map. Before him, Tony Stark was just another comic book character. But RDJ? He turned him into a full-blown icon. So, naturally, after the success of Iron Man 3, Marvel fans expected another solo movie. Except Downey, who wasn’t exactly jumping at the chance.

Webtoon's Lore Olympus, as well as the Hadestown and Hercules musicals, are among recent interpretations in pop culture.