I like both of these actors, so I guess it’s not that big of a deal, but I really do hate the inconsistencies in movie serials.
I’m in the minority in thinking that “Hannibal” was a scandalously fun black comedy successor to “The Silence of the Lambs,” and Julianne Moore is a fantastic actress, but I can’t watch that movie wothout thinking that everything I saw in “Silence” is now stretched to the limit as I try to believe that Clarice is now Moore. The relationship between Anthony Hopkins and Moore just wasn’t the same as the one between he and Jodie Foster.
It will be interesting to see how Favreau takes Jim Rhodes in ”another direction.” And I’m sure Cheadle will be great, but this news today is just a little disappointing.
Don Cheadle is stepping in to replace Terrence Howard in “Iron Man 2,” Marvel Studios’ sequel to its summer blockbuster.
In the movie, Howard played Jim Rhodes, Tony Stark/Iron Man’s best friend and future armor-clad hero War Machine. One scene featured Howard looking at a silver suit of armor and saying “Next time,” a line that caused great delight for fans.
But there will be no next time for Howard.
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” with Richard Gere and Ethan Hawke.
Rhodes is expected to play a larger part in the sequel, which is rumored to go beyond high-tech villains. Justin Theroux is writing the screenplay.Jon Favreau is returning as director, and Robert Downey Jr. is expected back as billionaire industrialist Stark/Iron Man. Gwyneth Paltrow also is expected to be back as Stark’s assistant, Pepper Potts.
Marvel PURPOSEFULLY is not bringing Terrence back and it wasn’t because of money. Howard had a contract, why would he need to negotiate. The director and Downey both prefer to work with Terrence. Frankly it doesn’t pass the laugh test. Terrence or his team would never allow “alleged” negotiations (albeit of an existing agreement) stop them from being the first black superhero. And if Marvel truly said it was financing, why are they hiding under anonymity? One statement “leaked” to The Hollywood Reporter and every news agency is taking it as gospel. How GOSSIP travels.
I agree about inconsistencies in movie series, the only time I can really forgive it is when the original actor has to back out becuase of health/death (like in the Harry Potter series)
Don’t get me wrong, I love Cheadle, I think he is an amazing actor, but they really need to have Howard play Rhodes