A clip from the movie “Iron Man 2” went viral on social media after Marvel fans discovered that billionaire Elon Musk made a cameo appearance alongside Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark.

Elon Musk's brief cameo in the 2010 Marvel film 'Iron Man 2' has resurfaced online, captivating fans. The scene features Musk interacting with Tony Stark and pitching an idea for an electric jet.

Iron Man writer Mark Fergus has even said Mr Musk is one of the inspirations behind Marvel’s billionaire philanthropist, while the SpaceX CEO also made a brief cameo in Iron Man 2.

Elon Musk’s fascination with Iron Man is not new. In 2010, he made a cameo in Iron Man 2, sharing the screen with Robert Downey Jr., who plays Tony Stark.

Musk's unusual connection to the fictionalised billionaire was played out on camera when he made a cameo in Iron Man 2 in 2010. The real Tesla founder? Contrary to belief, Musk did not start Tesla .

Elon Musk's brief cameo in the 2010 Marvel film 'Iron Man 2' has resurfaced online, captivating fans. The scene features Musk interacting with Tony Stark and pitching an idea for an electric jet.