Fan Casting The Invincible Iron Man (Phase 1) in THE UMCU (Ultimate Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Tony Stark is not just a billionaire playboy; he is a man living on borrowed time. He suffers from an inoperable brain tumor that he has nicknamed "Anthony". While demonstrating the "Jericho" missile in a Soviet-aligned territory, Tony’s convoy is ambushed by Crimson Dynamo (Anton Vanko), a disgraced Soviet scientist who believes Howard Stark stole his life’s work he is informed on Tony's whereabouts by a mysterious informant which leads to Tony getting captured and imprisoned in a high-tech Siberian bunker. Working undercover within the captors' ranks is Natalia Romanova, the Black Widow who becomes Tony’s primary ally, helping him navigate the bunker’s security while secretly reporting back to a mysterious benefactor (Nick Fury). Tony and Natalia scrap together the Mark 1 to escape. During the escape, they face Whiplash (Ivan Vanko), Anton’s son, uses prototype electrical whips and armor to tear through the bunker. Upon returning to the U.S., Tony discovers the Vankos were funded by an organization known as the Ten Rings back home. The climax takes place at Stark Industries, where a dying Anton Vanko dons a massive, upgraded Crimson Dynamo suit to raze the facility. Tony and Natalia defeat the Vankos creating a romantic relationship in the process and Tony appreciates life and tries to salvage the time that he has left. He holds the press conference and somberly admits, "The truth is... I am Iron Man," knowing the suit is his way to help the world and give back for his wrong doings he committed during his weapons dealing days and his days as an alcoholic he is then approached by one Nick Fury accompanied by S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents Luke Cage and Hawkeye about the Avengers initiative.