Robert Downey Jr worked extensively on the sets of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ever since its inception in 2008. Portraying the role of Tony Stark aka Iron Man, Downey Jr became a real-life Tony Stark when he tauntingly defied Marvel president Kevin Feige.
Being ever hungry, the actor is always seen eating on the sets of any Marvel movie. Giving a hilarious reason, Downey Jr stated that he hid food all around the sets of an MCU project just so that he has something to munch on between takes!
Robert Downey Jr Had A Unique Solution For His Hunger Problems
Going back in time as far as 2008, Robert Downey Jr has been constantly snacking on food ever since he took upon the armor of Iron Man. Eating on and off screen, the actor is always seen eating burgers, shawarmas, and, popsicles.
Recalling his eating habits, Robert Downey Jr revealed that he is a very lazy actor. Stating that he doesn’t have time for quick snacking breaks and all, Downey Jr. came up with a hilarious solution that worked very well and was very convenient. As per the reports, the Sherlock Holmes actor hid food all around the sets of any MCU movie that was available to snacking whenever he felt like it.
Eating off-screen, the actor has also eaten on-screen as his character just like how Tony Stark had a burger in Iron Man and a Shawarma in The Avengers. The actor is also seen eating pizza and a donut at Randy’s Donuts. Another theory states that eating food makes a character more relatable to the people and hence, Downey Jr could be doing that to make his character feel believable. The trick is also used by Brad Pitt in many of his movies.
When Robert Downey Jr Had to Defend Chris Pratt From People
Being a charming and lovable personality on-screen, Downey Jr didn’t hesitate for a second when his Marvel co-star Chris Pratt was attacked verbally by people. Taking to his Instagram, the actor supported Pratt and stated that the actor had not lost his faith.
“Wow, what a world! The sinless are mocking my brother, Chris Pratt… A true Christian who lives by principle has always displayed positivity and gratitude, AND he recently married into a family that values polite conversation and (simply the simple truth) INSISTS on service as the top value.”
The actor was last seen in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer in the role of Lewis Strauss. His role as Iron Man in any Marvel movie is available to stream on Disney+ in the U.S.
Source: Screenrant
