Iron Man II
 

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In a surprise move, Don Cheadle will replace Terrence Howard as Robert Downey Jr's best friend in "Iron Man 2," the sequel to the superhero saga.

In the Marvel Studios summer smash, Howard played Jim Rhodes, Tony Stark/Iron Man's future armor-clad hero War Machine. One scene featured Howard looking at a silver suit of armor and saying "Next time," a line that caused great delight for fans.

But there will be no next time for Howard.

Marvel had no comment, but sources close to the deal said negotiations with Howard fell through over financial differences, among other reasons. Marvel, which had wanted to work with Cheadle, then decided to take the role in another direction and approached the actor, who is shooting Antoine Fuqua's "Brooklyn's Finest" with Richard Gere and Ethan Hawke.

The Rhodes character is expected to play a larger part in the sequel, which is rumored to go beyond high-tech villains. Justin Theroux is writing the screenplay.

Jon Favreau is returning as director, and Downey is expected back as billionaire industrialist Stark/Iron Man. Gwyneth Paltrow also is expected to be back as Stark's assistant, Pepper Potts. "Iron Man 2" is scheduled for release on May 7, 2010;

Cheadle most recently starred in "Traitor," a thriller on which he was also a producer. He will next be seen in DreamWorks' "Hotel for Dogs."

Hmm...Don Cheadle's cool, but recasts aren't. And what's up with Robert Downey and Gwenyth Paltrow as "expected"? I thought they signed on, already.

I agree, I like Cheadle, but he's replacing an actor who is a great Rhodie.

I haven't seen the first Iron Man, but I do understand why Cheadle was cast. He's hot right now... he wasn't in anything for a long time, then BAM! Sam Jackson the Second!

I think Cheadle is a much better actor, but I don't like recasts. Especially if you consider that Howard was far from bad.

I like Cheadle, but this seems like a dumb move on their part. Unless Howard was expecting a lot of money, they should have tried to keep him.

This is like if they replaced James Franco with Leo Dicaprio inbetween Spiderman 1 and 2.

I think it's a trade up.

This sucks, recasts are lame and I thought Howard had great chemistry with Downey Jr. and that their friendship was very believable. I can't see Cheadle in the role at all either, but I hope it turns out alright.

I think James Franco was one of the few great actors in the SM movies.

http://www.blogdecine.com/images/Don_Cheadle.jpg

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0...hine_super.jpg

It could work.

At least they didn't decide to paint Robert Downey Jr. black like in Tropic Thunder and have him play both roles. :lol::lol:

"I know who I am. I'm the dude playing the dude, disgused as another dude!"

Not sure how I feel about this. I love Cheadle and hate Howard, but I also hate re-casts. :ohwell:

http://www.mania.com/iron-man-2-gett...le_110617.html

That was to be expected, really. Wonder how many people actually saw the post-credits scene though.

Rub it in, why don't ya? :(

That post credit scene was phenominal

Not quite the word I would use to describe it, but it was neat.

It was in the sense that it's all set up for what's going to happen. I hope we get to see the Helicarrier.

Im hoping that the Helicarrier's look cool on the big screen as they do in the eps of Dr. Who.

This be the Valiant. The Unit Helicarrier in Doctor Who. Unit/Shield...same fraking thing really.. :P

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/ta...df/Valiant.png