This from /Film:
Marvel Studios has hired Don Cheadle to replace Terrence Howard in the upcoming Iron Man sequel. Cheadle will play Jim Rhodes, Tony Stark’s best friend and future War Machine. Director Jon Favreau has made numerous hints that War Machine may play a part in the second film. The Hollywood Reporter’s sources claim it was a conflict due to financial differences. Earlier this year, it was widely speculated that Marvel was trying to low ball Favreau with an offer not much higher than his initial payday for the first film. It is not unusual for salaries to double for a sequel, especially when the first film outperformed to the level that Iron Man had. But from what I’ve heard, Marvel believes the superhero characters themselves are the real stars, and some have said that the company is being thrifty in their negotiations for their future projects.
What do you think of the change in actor? Cheadle is pretty cool and I heard Howard is also focusing on his music these days.
2 comments:
I prefer the original guy! he was ace! Cheadle is okay but his performance as a Limey in Oceans 11,12,13 etc pissed me right off!
Cheadle's accent in the Ocean's movies was atrocious. However, he is a good actor. Never really pictured him as Rhodey though. Terrance Howard was good in the first Iron Man - Good chemistry with Downey Jr, but I do think Cheadle will own this role in the sequel
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