Iron Man II

*Raph's Girl* · 10-14-2008, 06:12 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081014/...m/us_ironman_1

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."

*Cure* · 10-14-2008, 06:17 PM

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.

**Jester** · 10-14-2008, 08:30 PM

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

*Ninjinister* · 10-14-2008, 10:02 PM

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!

poiuytre · 10-15-2008, 12:18 AM

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

*odupianist* · 10-15-2008, 07:44 AM

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.

*The Stryker* · 10-15-2008, 07:59 AM

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

I think it's a trade up.

*Mecha Cow* · 10-15-2008, 10:58 AM

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.

*odupianist* · 10-16-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

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

I think it's a trade up.

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

*KROW* · 10-16-2008, 02:58 PM

It could work.

CudleyCowlick · 10-16-2008, 03:24 PM

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

*KROW* · 10-16-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCowboyDion

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

"I don't wear the armor, the armor wears me."

*odupianist* · 10-17-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCowboyDion

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

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

*cqb101* · 10-17-2008, 12:39 PM

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

*Raph's Girl* · 10-20-2008, 01:53 PM

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

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While out doing the press rounds for his new movie 'Soul Men', Samuel L. Jackson told reporters that he'll have an expanded role as Nick Fury in the upcoming 'Iron Man 2' movie.

IESB reports that Jackson said he spoke to director Jon Favreau at the recent Scream Awards. The director promised that the actor would have a "more prominent" appearance in the sequel.

Fans recall Jackson's famous post-credit walk-on in the original movie, where he meets with Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark to propose the "Avengers initiative."

Jackson also said he's looking forward to working with Don Cheadle.

*Mecha Cow* · 10-20-2008, 03:02 PM

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

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Jackson also said he's looking forward to working with Don Cheadle.

Rub it in, why don't ya?

*odupianist* · 10-21-2008, 07:45 AM

That post credit scene was phenominal

*cqb101* · 10-21-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by odupianist

That post credit scene was phenominal

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

*odupianist* · 10-22-2008, 08:06 AM

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.

*Raph's Girl* · 10-22-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by odupianist

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..

10-14-2008, 06:12 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Iron Man II http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081014/...m/us_ironman_1 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." __________________

10-14-2008, 06:17 PM	#2
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	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. __________________ Last edited by Cure; 10-14-2008 at 08:39 PM.

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Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I agree, I like Cheadle, but he's replacing an actor who is a great Rhodie. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-14-2008, 10:02 PM	#4
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	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! __________________

10-15-2008, 12:18 AM	#5
poiuytre Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 437	I think Cheadle is a much better actor, but I don't like recasts. Especially if you consider that Howard was far from bad. __________________ "That girl...she said that the sky frightened her. That looks so...liberating."

10-15-2008, 07:44 AM	#6
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	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.

10-15-2008, 07:59 AM	#7
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	This is like if they replaced James Franco with Leo Dicaprio inbetween Spiderman 1 and 2. I think it's a trade up. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

10-15-2008, 10:58 AM	#8
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	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. __________________

10-16-2008, 02:58 PM	#10
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	It could work. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

10-16-2008, 03:24 PM	#11
CudleyCowlick Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 721	At least they didn't decide to paint Robert Downey Jr. black like in Tropic Thunder and have him play both roles. __________________ THE DARKNESS AGE IS RETURN!

10-17-2008, 12:39 PM	#14
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	Not sure how I feel about this. I love Cheadle and hate Howard, but I also hate re-casts. __________________ Facebook

10-21-2008, 07:45 AM	#17
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	That post credit scene was phenominal

10-22-2008, 08:06 AM	#19
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	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.