Robert Downey Jr heeft in een interview met Nuts UK (NSFW) laten weten dat de film Iron Man 3 een stuk donkerder dan zijn voorgangers gaat worden, en dat Ben Kingsley een verdomd kwaadaardige bad guy is.

"I think Shane's gone for a dark feel in this movie. It's a lot grittier and goes back to its comic-book roots. It's shaped into a really special movie - and Shane as been instrument [sic] in that."

"I always think there's something more terrifying about a villain who's a genius, as opposed to just relying on strength or ability. We all know what a fantastic actor Ben Kingsley is, and he pulls off the evil genius with real terrifying results."