Robert Downey Jr. And Mark Ruffalo forged their friendship 28 years ago after meeting through their girlfriends. They starred together in David Fincher’s “Zodiac” before become a prominent duo in Marvel’s “Avengers” movies, and have showcased their shared enthusiasm in their current roles. Downey appears in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” as Lewis Strauss, a shrewd U.S. Atomic Energy Commission official, and Ruffalo appears as Duncan Wedderburn, a scheming libertine, in Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things”. The actors candidly reminisced about their early years and revealed insights on their growth through various roles.
Downey fondly recalled their experience on “Zodiac”, emphasizing how working with a meticulous director drastically impacted their performances. Ruffalo concurred, expressing that “playing together as a group,” prepared them for subsequent roles. Both acknowledged their initial anxieties and doubts, yet witnessing each other mature and overcome their fears has solidified their friendship.
Regarding their recent transformations, they affirmed their mutual respect and admiration for each other’s craft. Ruffalo openly admitted to drawing inspiration from Downey’s physical theatrics, while Downey reciprocated with praise for Ruffalo’s character portrayal. They revealed how their respective characters in current projects were considerable departures from their usual roles, posing unique challenges and insecurities, and how they relied on family encouragement to excel.
This confessional exchange proved to be eye-opening and insightful, highlighting their vulnerabilities and realizations as seasoned actors. The camaraderie and shared experiences between Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo exemplify deep friendships in the cutthroat world of Hollywood.
