Official IRON-MAN 2 / AVENGERS / Cheadle Vs Howard News Round-Up!
We, like every other site, reported that Terence Howard had been kicked unceremoniously to the curb for the upcoming Iron Man sequel. Then rumours started that it was all miscommunication. Then there was small whispers of Jon Favreau making some sort of “stand” about not returning without Howard or not wanting to “rush” the sequel the way Marvel wanted him to. And then there was stuff about him wanting some sort of involvement with The Avengers movie but… Oh, I’m exhausting myself just recounting the “untrue” stuff!
So let me just throw an OFFICIAL press release your way instead. And what interesting tidbits does said press release reveal? Hmmm… Downey Jnr has a four picture deal with Marvel Studios! Favreau is back, definitely, as director of Iron Man 2 AND exec-producing The Avengers! Don Cheadle IS signed and sealed to replace Terence Howard, and is signed for Iron Man 2 and its sequel AND The Avengers! And… And… And… Oooh, I need to go lie down, here’s the press release:
MARVEL STUDIOS PRODUCTION UPDATE
ROBERT DOWNEY JR. AND JON FAVREAU SUIT UP FOR MARVEL STUDIOS’ THE AVENGERS AND IRON MAN 2
As part of his four picture deal with Marvel Studios, Robert Downey Jr. is appearing as Tony Stark in THE AVENGERS motion picture, as well as reprising his starring role as the larger-than-life leading character in IRON MAN 2. Jon Favreau will return to direct the sequel to the blockbuster IRON MAN, which to date has grossed over $578 million worldwide, as well as executive produce THE AVENGERS.
Academy Award® nominee Downey was most recently seen in the summer comedy blockbuster TROPIC THUNDER starring opposite Ben Stiller and Jack Black. Before Iron Man, he was best known for his film roles in KISS KISS BANG BANG, WONDER BOYS and CHAPLIN, the film for which he was nominated for an Oscar®.
In addition to directing the first IRON MAN, Favreau has previously directed ELF, ZATHURA: A SPACE ADVENTURE and MADE. He is also well known for writing and starring in SWINGERS. He will next be seen acting in FOUR CHRISTMASES, I LOVE YOU MAN and COUPLES RETREAT.
DON CHEADLE WILL STAR AS RHODEY IN IRON MAN 2
Marvel Studios is pleased today to confirm that an agreement has been finalized with award-winning actor Don Cheadle to take on the role of Colonel James “Rhodey” Rhodes in Marvel’s IRON MAN 2 due in theaters on May 7, 2010. In casting Cheadle, Marvel replaces Terrence Howard who appeared in the role of Rhodey in IRON MAN.
Cheadle is also signed on to perform the same role in THE AVENGERS and subsequent installments of the IRON MAN franchise.“We are very excited about working with the extraordinarily talented Don Cheadle as we expand the role of Rhodey in Iron Man 2. It has already become apparent as we prep the movie for production, that the dynamic between Robert and Don will take Iron Man 2 to new heights,” said Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios.
Cheadle is best known for his Oscar® nominated lead performance in HOTEL RWANDA as well as his role as Basher Tarr in the OCEAN’S franchise, CRASH and SWORDFISH.
Based on Marvel’s iconic Super Hero, IRON MAN 2 continues the story of this summer’s box office blockbuster IRON MAN, the first feature film produced independently by Marvel Studios. IRON MAN 2 will be produced by Marvel Studios’ President, Kevin Feige, and executive produced by Louis D’Esposito, Jon Favreau, Stan Lee, David Maisel and Denis Stewart.
In a movie event, THE AVENGERS will bring together the super hero team of Marvel Comics characters for the first time ever, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk and more, as they are forced to band together to battle the biggest foe they’ve ever faced.
The highly anticipated sequel to IRON MAN will be released in theatres on May 7, 2010 and THE AVENGERS will be released July 15, 2011. Both films will be distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Cheadle is represented by UTA. Downey and Favreau are represented by CAA.
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3 Responses to “Official IRON-MAN 2 / AVENGERS / Cheadle Vs Howard News Round-Up!”
so basically this means that war machine will be in the avengers.
will he be fighting or will he be in a small scene?
Downey has signed up for Iron Man 3 as well
Yeah, just to confirm – which I guess I should have made clearer in the article – Downey’s four picture deal constitutes the IRON MAN sequels and THE AVENGERS movie!
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