Iron Man sequel news (1 Viewer)

[Nick Martin]

I'm pissed because I was just watching this film again last night, knowing that Howard would have a more significant role in the sequel, so I was paying that much closer attention to his character. Talk about coincidence.

 

[DavidPla]

It's funny that he'd be cheaper. You would think that Don Cheadle would be more expensive as he is a more well known celebrity and has had bigger success at the Box Office than Howard.

 

[Zack Gibbs]

I'd imagine that as well.

I don't like this at all, I can live with casting replacements if done well-- unlike this. Cheadle is a fine actor but he's undoubtedly going to be a different character than Howard's version, a character that matched with Jr.'s Stark perfectly.

 

[Stephen Orr]

I am much more of a Cheadle fan than of Howard. I personally am looking forward to what Don will bring to the role.

 

[TravisR]

That's my take on it too. It's not a dealbreaker though.

 

[Brent M]

Count me as another who prefers continuity in film sequels(with the exception of Katie Holmes). I certainly admire Cheadle as an actor and I'm sure he'll do a fine job in IM 2, but Howard should've been allowed to play the role IMHO.

 

[Greg_S_H]

I didn't make this.

 

[JonZ]

That was a laugh I REALLY needed this morning.

 

[Patrick Sun]

See? It could totally work! Heh.

 

[Nick Martin]

In this case, Downey really IS a dude who's playing the dude (Rhody) disguised as another dude (War Machine).

 

[Greg_S_H]

Well, they've gotten rid of Paltrow now. Besides Tony and Rhodey, Downey will now be playing Pepper:



Picture spoilered only for size.

This reminds me of a really crappy Diagnosis Murder where Dick played every member of a family.

 

[Cassy_w]

No Paltrow? Are you serious? Ihave not seen that anywhere.

 

[TravisR]

^ Greg's just joking.

 

[Greg_S_H]

Yeah. The spoiler is just a goofy picture, spoilered because it's rather large.

 

[Paul D Snyder]

It looks like Howard was shocked to find out he was replaced as well.

I have nothing against Cheadle, but I really liked Howard's take on the character. He came across as very genuine and his calm was a perfect counter to Downey's over-the-top antics.

And I too, prefer continuity with characters.

 

[oscar_merkx]

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[todd s]

Cool news...Maybe, this will light a fire under Warner and get their franchises going.

 

[oscar_merkx]

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[oscar_merkx]

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[oscar_merkx]

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