Iron Man 2 Emily Blunt..."rumored" to be in Iron Man 2

[Chris Wallace]

Am I the only one not worried about the size of the cast?

I'm not really worried; if they can make it work I'm all for it. Plus, the ensemble cast could help the Avengers get off the ground.

 

[kedrell]

Am I the only one not worried about the size of the cast?

I'm not either.

 

[Chris Wallace]

That's a good point... but the difference is Marvel has complete creative control over all these characters now. Sony does not have the rights to those other characters... if they did... I could EASILY see them doing some crossovers with Spiderman and Punisher... or at the very least... Kingpin as a villain. As far as X-Men... they did what they thought works best for a movie version (even though fans may not have agreed with the approach)... and that involves way more characters than any IM movie. I am skeptical myself... but there is an outside chance they can get this to work. Plus they HAVE to setup characters for Avengers... no other way around it. The whole lure of these solo franchises is the lead in to the Avengers movie.

1-there ain't gonna be a Spidey/Punisher crossover EVER. You've got a better chance of seeing an Elvis concert. It was already pretty unlikely 5 years ago, as Spidey is tailored to the PG-13 crowd & Frank's a rated "R" kinda guy. Nevermind the fact that after 3-count 'em-3 unsuccessful attempts to launch a film franchise, I think it's safe to say that the Punisher is dead in the water.
2-I also really don't see Kingpin in a Spidey movie. The dynamic of the Spider-Man movies is that he battles supervillains, not gangsters.
I do, however, agree with the rest of your post.

 

[kedrell]

1-there ain't gonna be a Spidey/Punisher crossover EVER. You've got a better chance of seeing an Elvis concert. It was already pretty unlikely 5 years ago, as Spidey is tailored to the PG-13 crowd & Frank's a rated "R" kinda guy. Nevermind the fact that after 3-count 'em-3 unsuccessful attempts to launch a film franchise, I think it's safe to say that the Punisher is dead in the water.

Only unless Marvel makes the next Punisher movie themselves(after a loooong 10 year or so hiatus). And they are guaranteed to get the rights back now, with how poorly this last Punisher film did. No way LG tries again. I know somebody at Marvel said they aren't interested in making any R rated films with their Marvel Studios label, but time changes things and a decade from now they may think differently. Punisher should only be a R rated film ever(no PG-13 crap here) and Marvel's the only ones who could realistically do a Punisher film justice. If they don't make it themselves it ain't gonna get done, period.

2-I also really don't see Kingpin in a Spidey movie. The dynamic of the Spider-Man movies is that he battles supervillains, not gangsters.

That's one of the two biggest beefs I have with the Spidey movies(his lack of being a smartass is the other). Spidey, like Batman, is a street-level hero. He's supposed to fight gangsters and whatnot as well as supervillains. There should be a good balance between the two in the films. I've always thought Kingpin would be awesome in a Spidey film as well as his Enforcers.

 

[FaT_tONle]

1-there ain't gonna be a Spidey/Punisher crossover EVER. You've got a better chance of seeing an Elvis concert. It was already pretty unlikely 5 years ago, as Spidey is tailored to the PG-13 crowd & Frank's a rated "R" kinda guy. Nevermind the fact that after 3-count 'em-3 unsuccessful attempts to launch a film franchise, I think it's safe to say that the Punisher is dead in the water.
2-I also really don't see Kingpin in a Spidey movie. The dynamic of the Spider-Man movies is that he battles supervillains, not gangsters.
I do, however, agree with the rest of your post.

You don't think Spidey can cross over with other major Marvel players outside the Spidey world? Even some FF cross overs could work... Dare Devil... something like that. They may not have done that for the first three movies... but had Sony acquired the rights to those particular characters... I think we would have seen those cross overs in the next set of Spidey films.

 

[Nightwing 52]

Blunt would be great as Widow. I could see her in the role and she'd be a good addition to the cast.

Am I the only one not worried about the size of the cast?

I'm not worried either. I remember when people were worried about the size of the cast for TDK...If they have plans of how this cast will be in the film, then not only am I for it but I'm sure it'll work nicely if handled correctly.

 

[[A]]

I'm not really worried; if they can make it work I'm all for it. Plus, the ensemble cast could help the Avengers get off the ground.

You know, I never looked at the project this way. Now I'm more confident of the idea

 

[DarkReflections]

emily blunt is a perfect choice for black widow.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

I have to say, so far, the casting choices for Iron Man 2 have been great.

 

[Doctor Jones]

So farm IM2 is shaping up to be my most anticipated of 2010.

It's kinda nice to take a break of movies that I'm obsessive of and very looking forward to this year. All before it was TDK, KOTCS, SM3, etc, those wore me out. I have a couple years now. IM2 won't get me as excited as those others, but in 2011 goddamn, I'll be as mentally tired as a motherf***er.

 

[FaT_tONle]

IM2 should be the film to beat in 2010... I mean what else is slated? Shrek 4??? Give me a break... HP7 is the Fall and will probably only outgross IM2 WW. But as far as domestic... I just don't see a film that will compete.

 

[Chris Wallace]

You don't think Spidey can cross over with other major Marvel players outside the Spidey world? Even some FF cross overs could work... Dare Devil... something like that. They may not have done that for the first three movies... but had Sony acquired the rights to those particular characters... I think we would have seen those cross overs in the next set of Spidey films.

It won't happen, largely because of the rights issues. But also, think logically. The only reason for such crossovers or cameos is to appease fanboys. There's no real reason to do it. If it don't make dollars it don't make sense. If Spider-Man pulls down $821 mill worldwide, FF pulls down $330 mil (less than HALF that) & DD pulls down $179 mill (about half of what FF made), then why would any studio head think anybody really wants to see Spider-Man & one of the lesser moneymakers together? Statistics say otherwise.

 

[Chris Wallace]

Only unless Marvel makes the next Punisher movie themselves(after a loooong 10 year or so hiatus). And they are guaranteed to get the rights back now, with how poorly this last Punisher film did. No way LG tries again. I know somebody at Marvel said they aren't interested in making any R rated films with their Marvel Studios label, but time changes things and a decade from now they may think differently. Punisher should only be a R rated film ever(no PG-13 crap here) and Marvel's the only ones who could realistically do a Punisher film justice. If they don't make it themselves it ain't gonna get done, period.



That's one of the two biggest beefs I have with the Spidey movies(his lack of being a smartass is the other). Spidey, like Batman, is a street-level hero. He's supposed to fight gangsters and whatnot as well as supervillains. There should be a good balance between the two in the films. I've always thought Kingpin would be awesome in a Spidey film as well as his Enforcers.

One-a 10-year hiatus when we've had such a huge boom of comic book movies is still dead in the water; any successful return would be viewed as a resurrection.

But keep in mind also, that Batman had at least known cinematic success at one point prior to the Nolan relaunch; a claim Punisher can't make. (And this is coming from someone who REALLY liked the 2004 movie.)
Two-I disagree that the street-level aspect of Spider-Man has been overlooked. We've seen him take down many a mugger & armed robber in the movies. But the focus has always remained on the supervillains. And I don't want to see that change. Let the DC heroes deal with the mob/criminal masterminds; Spidey is a superhero that fights supervillains. The comics & cartoons have plenty of room for him to balance the gangs with the costumed crazies. A 2-hour movie does not. I would no more want to see Sin-Eater.

 

[Chewy]

Apparently she's moved on from "rumored" to "in talks"

Jason Segel is in negotiations and Emily Blunt has been offered to sign up for "Gulliver's Travels," Fox's Jack Black-starring modern re-imagining of Jonathan Swift's classic tale.

Rob Letterman is directing the story of free-spirited travel writer Lemuel Gulliver (Black), who on an assignment to the Bermuda Triangle washes ashore on the hidden island of Lilliput, home to a population of industrious yet tiny people.

Blunt would play the island's princess and the love interest of Horatio, Segel's character, a Lilliputian who befriends Gulliver.

Nicholas Stoller, who directed Segel in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," wrote the screenplay with Joe Stillman.

John Davis is producing with Black and his Electric Dynamite partner Ben Cooley.

Steve Asbell is overseeing project for Fox, and Brian Manis is overseeing for Davis.

Principal photography begins in March.

Segel, one of the stars of CBS' "How I Met Your Mother," next appears on the big screen with Paul Rudd in John Hamburg's "I Love You Man." He is repped by Endeavor and Abrams Entertainment.

The CAA-repped Blunt is in talks to play the Black Widow in "Iron Man 2." Dates are being worked out, and she could end up doing both big-budget projects.

SOURCE

 

[FaT_tONle]

Good.. let's hope it comes to fruition.

 

[Afropik]

Variety gives a little bit more information on Blunt's "double booking" movies

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999277.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

 

[Chewy]

Sounds like Emily & her agents would rather she appear in Iron Man II (who wouldn't?) but Fox is willing to cockblock if it comes to that. Hopefully they can work it out.

Here's the relevant stuff from that Variety article, for those who can't access it:

Blunt had already been offered the role of Black Widow in "Iron Man 2," but that may not be an option because of "Gulliver's Travels." Fox holds an option on the actress that was part of her deal when she co-starred in "The Devil Wears Prada," and the studio may invoke it to see that she takes part in the giant tale.

While Blunt's reps are still trying to work out scheduling so she can play both roles, it will be an uphill battle because of scheduling overlap. "Gulliver's Travels" will shoot in the U.K. in late March; "Iron Man 2" is expected to begin lensing in early April in Manhattan Beach, Calif.

Earlier this week it seemed that Marvel Entertainment would have to go back to the drawing board to find an actress to play Natasha Romanoff, the Soviet superspy who moonlights as Black Widow, a beauty in a skintight black costume enhanced by high-tech weaponry. But by late Thursday, it looked like Fox and Blunt's reps were feeling more optimistic that she could do both projects.

 

[FaT_tONle]

You didn't post the rest... it appears likely she'll do both... but it may not happen. And the Fox "cockblock" is valid.... they had her under contract. Let's face it... Fox is out for blood. They continue targeting other superhero franchises because they are envious of them and sucked at making SH films themselves... we hate them... they hate us. The feeling is mutual. We just have to keep fighting. I am seriously contemplating bootlegging Wolverine. The minute you give in to Rothman is the second you get **** thrown in your face.

 

[Majik1387]

The difference here is that all Blunt has to do is get a good lawyer to get her out of the Fox contract if she wants.

 

[FaT_tONle]

Yeah like Marvel's contract is going to be so lucrative that Blunt is going to go through with a lawsuit and all... although maybe she might but I doubt it. But Marvel needs to add some incentives here if they are serious about keeping Blunt and not ****ing around with their actors for a change. Offer her some bonuses... "okay we will pay this up front... for Avengers we will bump you up this much... and for a third picture we will offer three times as much as you are making now." Ante up for a change... if they feel she is worth it.

 

[Majik1387]

Well Fox isn't the only company that she makes movies in.

 

[chamber-music]

You didn't post the rest... it appears likely she'll do both... but it may not happen. And the Fox "cockblock" is valid.... they had her under contract. Let's face it... Fox is out for blood. They continue targeting other superhero franchises because they are envious of them and sucked at making SH films themselves... we hate them... they hate us. The feeling is mutual. We just have to keep fighting. I am seriously contemplating bootlegging Wolverine. The minute you give in to Rothman is the second you get **** thrown in your face.

Fox is on a one studio mission to make fanboys hate them
But seriously that studio doesn't have much luck right now.

 

[Evil Twin]

The difference here is that all Blunt has to do is get a good lawyer to get her out of the Fox contract if she wants.

Sounds like someone who's never signed a contract.

Believe it or not, it's very hard to get out of a contract if the other party wants to enforce it. Messy and expensive. Not to mention, there's little doubt that a Judge would issue an injunction to block her from breaking a valid contract and who knows how long that would take to work its way through the courts. And, if she loses, like she very well may, she could be liable for damages.

Any decent lawyer is going to say, honor the contract and see if you can schedule around it.

 

[Evil Twin]

Well Fox isn't the only company that she makes movies in.

Like other studios are going to line up to hire someone who looks to get out of valid contracts at the first opportunity. It's bad for the business reputation. There's no upside to being known as someone who's word, and signature, means nothing.

 

[Ironfan72]

We'll have to wait and see how it plays out, she appears willing to do both films, its a matter of timing right now, the article says Marvel has offered the role, right now its between her agents and Fox to work out a deal.
She may not have a big role in IM2, so working out a schedule to shoot 2 films, that start filming a month apart shouldn't be to awefully diffecult, it may come down to Fox and their willingness to let her work on both films.