Bridges helped fortify a recognizable cast for Marvel Studios’ first film, bringing his presence to Tony Stark’s first villain that he would encounter as Iron Man.
The death of Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges) in Iron Man set off a chain of one-time villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but his death was not always part of the plan.
In fact, their dynamic on screen is one of the many reasons Iron Man worked so well.
His stern yet crazy approach to Stane was a great counter to Tony’s calm, cool, and collected persona.