Iron Man's Sunglasses Hid a Surprising Secret on Set

In a surprising turn of events, Robert Downey Jr. is set to return as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, slated for release next year. Downey's portrayal of the character has been instrumental to the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with the original Iron Man film serving as the foundation for the franchise.

Interestingly, Downey has revealed that his character's signature use of sunglasses was not entirely a fashion choice, but rather a practical one. The actor has admitted that he wore the sunglasses on set to hide the fact that he was reading his lines, a technique he employed to ensure the delivery of his performance.

The revelation about Downey's sunglasses usage sheds light on the unplanned nature of the first Iron Man film's production. Despite the lack of a comprehensive plan, the movie's success has been nothing short of remarkable, paving the way for the expansive and interconnected MCU that fans know and love today.

As the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday approaches, fans can expect to see Downey's Tony Stark once again, though this time, he may forgo the sunglasses in favor of a more ominous Doctor Doom mask.