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Well, everyone hated Holmes. That's a fact (sort of, )That's a big character and no one seemed to mind.
Well, everyone hated Holmes. That's a fact (sort of, )That's a big character and no one seemed to mind.
Well, everyone hated Holmes. That's a fact (sort of, )
I'd say we're 70% against recast, 28% for, and 2% undecided (that'd be me t
Marvel Studios has hired Don Cheadle to replace Terrence Howard in the upcoming Iron Man sequel. Cheadle will play Jim Rhodes, Tony Starks 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 Reporters 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 understand, Marvel believes the superhero characters themselves are the real stars, and many believe they are being very thrifty in their negotiations for their future projects.
..from /film:
^^check the text in bold
http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/10/13/don-cheadle-replaces-terrance-howard-in-iron-man-2/
^Millions to Howard..?
Thing is, to me Rachel's role in TDK never seemed too important compared to the other major supporting characters in the film (such as James Gordon, Alfred, Lucius), so I didn't mind too much about the recast although it was a little bit annoying.
But I think Rhody's role in IM is equivalent to TDK's major characters like Gordon and Alfred (who are Batman's confidantes), being Tony's best friend and someone who he could confide in(other than Pepper that is).
So this news really is a shame, but what's already done is done. so like they say - no use crying over spilt milk, we'll just have to move on.
Time for my 2cents.
Howard was good, I enjoyed his drunken scene on the jet... But I thought he wasn't very tough either. Maybe that was just time biding on their part?
I love Don Cheadle (british accent in the Ocean's flicks aside) and think this could be a good thing.
But the precedent it is setting is worrying, I really hope this situation just COULD NOT be worked out. At all. Last resort.
How dumb a move for howard to make though? More money? Kids are going to be dressing up as him next year! War Machine is going to be really popular, this would be the way to EARN the big bucks, Howard.
Anyway, as long as Downey Jr is in and Favs directs I'm happy.
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