Robert Downey Jr. Revealed Important Reason Why he Wore Sunglasses on the Set of Iron Man

Although the sunglasses were a perfect fit for the character of Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. confessed that they performed another important function on the set.

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Aleksandra Wosz25 July 2023
Source: Iron Man; Jon Favreau; Marvel; 2008
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Every fan of cinema and comic books has at some point encountered the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is a world-renowned franchise that includes productions about superheroes, with more than 30 titles in its library. This year marked 15 years since the debut of the film that launched this vast cinematic universe - Iron Man.

The production has become almost a cult and brought immense fame to the actor playing the lead role. Robert Downey Jr's creation as the eccentric billionaire, playboy and superhero captivated the audiences. However, as time went on, it came to light that his casting was considered risky before its release, but eventually all the films featuring him achieved success.

Iron Man was always a perfect-looking dandy, and sunglasses perfectly matched his extravagant clothing and eccentric manner. However, it turns out that they also served another important function. Years later, in an interview with Vanity Fair Downey confessed that in the first movie he wore dark glasses so that he could read his lines during the filming of a scene.

"There's a scene where Tony tests weapon system and says: 'Is it better for them to fear you, or for them to respect you? Is it too much to ask for both?'. John [Favreau] and I literally wrote it line by line while shooting that day. I wore sunglasses because everything was on cue cards."

Although Iron Man was the foundation for the entire universe, the script was largely written on the set. With his statement, Downey made clear how the lack of carefully planned work took its toll on the filming.

Iron Man trilogy and other Marvel productions starring Robert Downey Jr. are available on Disney+.

Aleksandra Wosz

Aleksandra Wosz

She began her adventure with professional writing at Filmomaniak in December 2022, where she focused on movie and series news. A passionate musical lover, who has to watch Hamilton at least once a year. An fan of Dan Brown's books, The Office series, and The Umbrella Academy. And it all started when little Ola watched with fascination as her parents played the first Tomb Raider games, or "the farmer" - more widely known as Harvest Moon. She reached the point where she understood that she has the chance to taste millions of lives through various works.

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