Mickey Rourke likely NOT In Iron Man 2 (reason: $$$) - Blu-ray Forum

Sussudio · 02-18-2009, 07:05 PM

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Mickey Rourke has told New York Magazine that it's looking like he won't be playing the villain in Iron Man 2:

But so what if ICM's David Unger doesn't look good in a dress — at least he's battling Marvel for a bigger paycheck for Rourke for his rumored role as a villain in Iron Man 2, right? "Right now, we're not doing Iron Man 2," Rourke told us grimly.

I love Rourke, don't get me wrong, but what is it about stars demanding bigger paychecks for this movie. The last one was a big moneymaker, I get that. What happened to taking a hit to do it for the fans (slight sarcasm

)? No doubt his agent is trying to get some more $$$ on account of Rourke's Wrestler fame. I won't pass judgment since I don't have any idea what's going on behind the scenes; I'm just disappointed that the great lineup planned for Iron Man 2 is starting to fall apart namely because of financial reasons. That's Hollywood for you

Source: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=52979

J6P · 02-18-2009, 07:10 PM

This thread didn't turn out too well the first time.

mikejet · 02-18-2009, 07:11 PM

yeah he prolly said something like "I'm The Wrestler B!TCH!"

Sussudio · 02-18-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by J6P

This thread didn't turn out too well the first time.

has this been announced on here already? comingsoon JUST reported it

SquidPuppet · 02-18-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

I love Rourke, don't get me wrong, but what is it about stars demanding bigger paychecks for this movie. The last one was a big moneymaker, I get that. What happened to taking a hit to do it for the fans (slight sarcasm

)? No doubt his agent is trying to get some more $$$ on account of Rourke's Wrestler fame.

Yea...but we have to remember that we dont know the $#s. Rourke could be asking for rediculous cabbage, or, the studios could be insultingly lowballing him. I sure dont know.

J6P · 02-18-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

has this been announced on here already? comingsoon JUST reported it

I was refering to this one.

It devolved pretty quickly into a p*ssing match re: actor's salaries in general.

Variable · 02-18-2009, 07:17 PM

without knowing details I'd be hesitant to say anything about it. I'm willing to bet Rourke has options right now, I don't blame him for trying to make some green.

Sussudio · 02-18-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Yea...but we have to remember that we dont know the $#s. Rourke could be asking for rediculous cabbage, or, the studios could be insultingly lowballing him. I sure dont know.

yeah, thus the reason for the sarcasm note. we have no idea what's going on behind the scenes so i don't feel in a position to pass judgment. just disappointed that the great lineup planned for Iron Man 2 is starting to fall apart namely because of financial reasons.

Sussudio · 02-18-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by J6P

I was refering to this one.

It devolved pretty quickly into a p*ssing match re: actor's salaries in general.

gotya, yeah i remember that. oh well

SquidPuppet · 02-18-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

yeah, thus the reason for the sarcasm note. we have no idea what's going on behind the scenes so i don't feel in a position to pass judgment. just disappointed that the great lineup planned for Iron Man 2 is starting to fall apart namely because of financial reasons.

I was agreeing with ya.

ajgoodfella7 · 02-18-2009, 07:26 PM

Good for him... I'm sure Marvel is expecting > 500 million dollars in worldwide B.O. receipts. it was reported they offered Rourke like 250,000 dollars. Why should a main character and respected actor, settle for .0005 % of a movie's overall gross?

Sussudio · 02-18-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I was agreeing with ya.

i edited my OP just to make sure i wasn't coming off as one-sided

SquidPuppet · 02-18-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

i edited my OP just to make sure i wasn't coming off as one-sided

I hope they work something out. Mickey knows a little something about playin' bad.

Blu Titan · 02-18-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

I love Rourke, don't get me wrong, but what is it about stars demanding bigger paychecks for this movie. The last one was a big moneymaker, I get that. What happened to taking a hit to do it for the fans (slight sarcasm

)? No doubt his agent is trying to get some more $$$ on account of Rourke's Wrestler fame. I won't pass judgment since I don't have any idea what's going on behind the scenes; I'm just disappointed that the great lineup planned for Iron Man 2 is starting to fall apart namely because of financial reasons. That's Hollywood for you

Source: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=52979

Rourke is a maniac... He had some acting (not box office sucess) with The Wrestler, and now he wants big $$$?

He better wake up and take a long look in the mirror.

Blu-Benny · 02-18-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ajgoodfella7

Good for him... I'm sure Marvel is expecting > 500 million dollars in worldwide B.O. receipts. it was reported they offered Rourke like 250,000 dollars. Why should a main character and respected actor, settle for .0005 % of a movie's overall gross?

b/c that's a pretty descent payday for only a couple months work. esp. when he wouldn't be on set everyday of filming.

ajgoodfella7 · 02-18-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

b/c that's a pretty descent payday for only a couple months work. esp. when he wouldn't be on set everyday of filming.

But if some of your co-workers were being payed 20-30 times more than you, I don't think you would have the same point-of-view.

Darkhawk9587 · 02-18-2009, 07:58 PM

MARVEL is so lame. I am losing hope in Iron Man 2.

STARSCREAM · 02-18-2009, 08:13 PM

I sure hope Marvel isn't gonna royal F this movie up, mostly due to money with the actors.

. First one was awesome and really came outta nowhere to take everyone by surprise. However, because of that this one isn't gonna be flying under any radars and the expectations are gonna be through the roof. They better deliver.

Blu-Benny · 02-18-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ajgoodfella7

But if some of your co-workers were being payed 20-30 times more than you, I don't think you would have the same point-of-view.

yeah, but some of those co-workers have already proven themselves in the franchise. u can't blame marvel for wanting to save some money w/the way things are going on right now.

but i do understand where u're coming from.

statikcat · 02-18-2009, 08:18 PM

It is not like Mickey is some kind of super star now. Give me a break.. ok his movie got nominated. Regardless still it is not a movie anyone went and saw. It did not even break 30m world wide. It's not like he is going to bring people to see Iron Man 2. If anything Iron Man 2 would help bring him more mainstream which is what would increase his value.

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02-18-2009, 07:10 PM	#2
J6P Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:117 Blu-ray collection:270	This thread didn't turn out too well the first time.

02-18-2009, 07:11 PM	#3
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	yeah he prolly said something like "I'm The Wrestler B!TCH!"

02-18-2009, 07:17 PM	#7
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	without knowing details I'd be hesitant to say anything about it. I'm willing to bet Rourke has options right now, I don't blame him for trying to make some green.

02-18-2009, 07:26 PM	#11
ajgoodfella7 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Pittsburgh, PA Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:6	Good for him... I'm sure Marvel is expecting > 500 million dollars in worldwide B.O. receipts. it was reported they offered Rourke like 250,000 dollars. Why should a main character and respected actor, settle for .0005 % of a movie's overall gross?

02-18-2009, 07:58 PM	#17
Darkhawk9587 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:66 Blu-ray collection:487 Trading Score:30	MARVEL is so lame. I am losing hope in Iron Man 2.

02-18-2009, 08:13 PM	#18
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	I sure hope Marvel isn't gonna royal F this movie up, mostly due to money with the actors. . First one was awesome and really came outta nowhere to take everyone by surprise. However, because of that this one isn't gonna be flying under any radars and the expectations are gonna be through the roof. They better deliver.

02-18-2009, 08:18 PM	#20
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	It is not like Mickey is some kind of super star now. Give me a break.. ok his movie got nominated. Regardless still it is not a movie anyone went and saw. It did not even break 30m world wide. It's not like he is going to bring people to see Iron Man 2. If anything Iron Man 2 would help bring him more mainstream which is what would increase his value.

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