10 Intriguing Facts About the Avengers: Age of Ultron Cast

The 2015 superhero film Avengers: Age of Ultron boasts an all-star cast that has captivated audiences worldwide. Let's uncover 10 riveting facts about these talented actors and actresses:

1. Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark (Iron Man):

• Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Iron Man earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in 2009.
• His salary for Age of Ultron reached an estimated $40 million, making him one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood.

2. Chris Evans as Steve Rogers (Captain America):

• Evans was initially cast as Johnny Storm/Human Torch in Fantastic Four (2005).
• He underwent extensive training to get into character for Captain America, including boxing, martial arts, and weightlifting.

3. Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner (Hulk):

• Ruffalo's role as the Hulk marks his second collaboration with director Joss Whedon, after The Avengers (2012).
• He was inspired by actor Eric Bana's portrayal of the Hulk in Hulk (2003).

4. Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow):

• Johansson was originally offered the role of Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, but declined due to scheduling conflicts.
• Her fighting scenes in Age of Ultron were choreographed by stunt coordinator David Leitch, who later became the director of Atomic Blonde (2017).

5. Chris Hemsworth as Thor:

• Hemsworth's portrayal of Thor has grossed over $1 billion worldwide at the box office.
• He trained with a real-life strongman to prepare for the role and gained significant muscle mass.

6. Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton (Hawkeye):

• Renner was cast as Hawkeye after originally auditioning for the role of Iron Man.
• He brought his archery skills from his previous role in The Hurt Locker (2008) to the Age of Ultron set.

7. Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch):

• Olsen's casting as Scarlet Witch was announced at San Diego Comic-Con in 2013.
• She studied witchcraft and paganism to prepare for the role.

8. Paul Bettany as Vision:

• Bettany provided the voice for Jarvis in the Iron Man films before taking on the role of Vision in Age of Ultron.
• He studied Buddhist meditation to prepare for the role and convey Vision's calm and collected nature.

9. James Spader as Ultron:

• Spader was chosen for the role of Ultron due to his ability to create a character that is both sinister and charismatic.
• He developed Ultron's voice through a collaborative process with director Joss Whedon.

10. Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Pietro Maximoff (Quicksilver):

• Taylor-Johnson gained 20 pounds of muscle for the role of Quicksilver.
• He is the youngest cast member to play a major role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Table 1: Avengers: Age of Ultron Cast and Characters

Table 2: Avengers: Age of Ultron Box Office Performance

Table 3: Avengers: Age of Ultron Critical Reception

Table 4: Avengers: Age of Ultron Awards and Nominations