Iron Man 2, cast replacement

[_Bolt_]

Don Cheadle replacing Terrance Howard as Rhodey

Don Cheadle is stepping in to replace Terrence Howard in Marvel Studios' Iron Man 2, says The Hollywood Reporter.

In the first film, Howard played Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes, Tony Stark/Iron Man's best friend and future armor-clad hero War Machine.

The trade says 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.

Justin Theroux is writing the screenplay for Iron Man 2, coming to theaters on May 7, 2010. Jon Favreau is returning as director, and Robert Downey Jr. is expected back as Stark/Iron Man. Gwyneth Paltrow also is expected to be back as Pepper Potts.

[Gremal]

That's a bummer. I like the continuity of having the same cast in sequels...but oh well. I won't write it off unless Downey isn't coming back.

[_Bolt_]

I wont even see it if Downey doesnt return. There is no better possiblility for Tony than RDJ

[allstar780]

Terrence Howard better get his act together... Cheadle looks old as hell by comparison and will completely throw it off

[SS316SRV]

Originally Posted by _Bolt_

I wont even see it if Downey doesnt return. There is no better possiblility for Tony than RDJ

Hey look. Robert Downey Jr. is having a shoot out with the police.

Where are the cameras?

[dereksworl]

Originally Posted by SS316SRV

Where are the cameras?

Already got it. I'll post it on youtube tonight.

[baconcow]

Good thing Don Cheadle is an amazing actor. Back-to-back in Crash (IMDb #183) than Hotel Rwanda (#91) in 2004, he finally showcased his true talent potential.

[poopshoot]

I am the only one so ****ing happy about this?

I hate Terrance Howard so much! He was the worst part of Iron Man! Seriously....this guy can not deliver lines. He let fame get to his head cause of Hustle and Flow.

He demanded free food at the theater I work at....seriously...he makes millions and couldn't spend 8 bucks on nachos and a drink? What a jerk.

The guy makes his girlfriends wipe their asses with baby wipes. I'm serious! here is the link and quotes from an ELLE magazine interview! I mean come on! seriously! Stop giving this guy roles!

TH: I like women who look like me. Generally, you're *attracted to women who look like you, because the most beautiful thing in nature is your own reflection.

TH: If they're using dry paper, they aren't washing all of themselves. It's just unclean. So if I go inside a woman's house and see the toilet paper there, I'll explain this. And if she doesn't make the adjustment to baby wipes, I'll know she's not completely clean.

http://www.elle.com/featurefullstory...ce-howard.html

Don Cheadle is a great actor...I loved him in Hotel Rwanda. He deserves it. He doesn't look too old to me.

[BStecke]

I didn't really care for Terrence Howard either . . . something about his voice and his delivery just kind of grated on my nerves. While Don Cheadle wouldn't have been the first person to spring to mind for the role, I'm sure he'll make the best of it.

[GoYanks]

for continuity's sake it's annoying, but I like Cheadle as an actor.

[poopshoot]

Originally Posted by BStecke

I didn't really care for Terrence Howard either . . . something about his voice and his delivery just kind of grated on my nerves.

Glad I wasn't the only one lol.

[Lucy Diamond]

I love these actors who don't realize there is a MASSIVE line of kats right outsided the door who will jump on the part if they don't

Granted, he was really good in August Rush...his payday would have been better in the long run if he was really good in TWO Iron Man movies.

[cravnsn]

Originally Posted by poopshoot

I am the only one so ****ing happy about this?

I hate Terrance Howard so much! He was the worst part of Iron Man! Seriously....this guy can not deliver lines. He let fame get to his head cause of Hustle and Flow.

He demanded free food at the theater I work at....seriously...he makes millions and couldn't spend 8 bucks on nachos and a drink? What a jerk.

The guy makes his girlfriends wipe their asses with baby wipes. I'm serious! here is the link and quotes from an ELLE magazine interview! I mean come on! seriously! Stop giving this guy roles!




http://www.elle.com/featurefullstory...ce-howard.html

Don Cheadle is a great actor...I loved him in Hotel Rwanda. He deserves it. He doesn't look too old to me.

Agreed

[Red Hood]

The worst line in the movie by him was when he said, "Next time baby."

[hardcorefrokid]

Originally Posted by poopshoot

I am the only one so ****ing happy about this?

I hate Terrance Howard so much! He was the worst part of Iron Man! Seriously....this guy can not deliver lines. He let fame get to his head cause of Hustle and Flow.

He demanded free food at the theater I work at....seriously...he makes millions and couldn't spend 8 bucks on nachos and a drink? What a jerk.

The guy makes his girlfriends wipe their asses with baby wipes. I'm serious! here is the link and quotes from an ELLE magazine interview! I mean come on! seriously! Stop giving this guy roles!




http://www.elle.com/featurefullstory...ce-howard.html

Don Cheadle is a great actor...I loved him in Hotel Rwanda. He deserves it. He doesn't look too old to me.

Same here, I don't like him. I used to, but, he got hold quick!

[zweet77]

I think this is a good move but I hope they don't do War Machine till the third movie its still to early story wise for Tony to really start hitting the booze.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Although Don Cheadle is an AMAZING actor and I thoroughly enjoy his performances, this news royally pisses me off. Terrence Howard has a real opportunity to shine with this character. For the most part, he is an actor that gets put in roles that are very straight forward and simple. With 'Iron Man' he was given the same buckle, but the War Machine aspect would have really allowed him to explore some inner conflict that would have proven himself. Many people I talk to didn't like the movie 'Crash', and subsequently, overlook his Oscar worthy performance therein.

Besides, Don Cheadle has the wrong kind of energy. Rhodes' character needs to stay the course of the military man until the moment War Machine is born. Don Cheadle will be War Machine right from his first on-screen moment as Rhodes.

[DR BLU NEO]

Originally Posted by Gremal

That's a bummer. I like the continuity of having the same cast in sequels...but oh well. I won't write it off unless Downey isn't coming back.

I agree. Downey Jr. really did well as Tony Stark. It would be very hard to replace him...if not impossible.

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by Gremal

That's a bummer. I like the continuity of having the same cast in sequels...but oh well. I won't write it off unless Downey isn't coming back.

yeah I like that too but I think he'll be alright.

[Teabaggins]

Howard would be stupid to not take this role(assuming it's a big part in the sequel). Even if he's getting less money if the sequel takes off it could spawn a WarMachine movie which has the potential to become a franchise in itself.

instead of more money he should negotiate first dibs on the lead in Warmachine if it does become a separate project