Jon Favreau on the Story Behind the Iron Man 2 Donut Scene
LA Times has brought another Iron Man 2 Behind-the-scenes scoop, now talking with Jon Favreau about a specific scene in Iron Man 2, involving Randy's Donuts
Favreau loved the fact, too, that he was putting his armored hero on a sign that didn't belong to a national chain -- there are few movies that have more licensing deals or a bigger product and advertising footprint than this new movie from Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures and Favreau was happy for a scruffier moment than, say, a shot of Robert Downey Jr. lolling back in the cowboy-hat sign of an Arby's.
"I didn't want something that felt forced. I wanted something that was really L.A. and I thought they'd be thrilled. So, you know, we got there and I'm talking to the owner, Randy, and he says, 'Yeah, well, you know I'd really like if he fly through the doughnut.' Wow. Really? But that's how it is, though, right?"