Iron Man Terrence Howard Officially Cast As "James Rhodes"

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[_Qwerty_]

Terrence Howard doesn't look intense enough. His eyes are too weak.

 

[Balian]

Howard's a great actor, I'd be happy if he's going to be War Machine.
Thinking about it, he'd make a good Tony Stark too.

 

[lordofthenerds]

http://www.superherohype.com/news/ironmannews.php?id=4652

Looks like he's in talks at least.

 

[Advanced Dark]

^ He'll take it.

 

[TrailerCues]

Now they just need the Invasion guy for Iron man

 

[Advanced Dark]

? ^ ?

 

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[COME ON !]

Is that Eddie Cibrian ? He did great work on Sunset Beach.....

 

[TrailerCues]

Is that Eddie Cibrian ?

Yep I never saw that but I liked what he did with Invasion

 

[Ironfan72]

Its cool there talking casting, I like Terrence, if he takes the role, he'll be a good Jim Rhodes.
Now, all we need is news about casting for Tony Stark.

 

[Chris.]

Yep I never saw that but I liked what he did with Invasion

Hahahaha, that guy cannot act at all.

His work in Invasion was reminiscent of Mid 90s Soap Operas.

 

[kedrell]

^ Don't know much about him, but I've heard good things about Wentworth Miller. He might work.

 

[TrailerCues]

Hahahaha, that guy cannot act at all

That is your opinion

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

Damn I forgot all about Eddie Cibrian. He would be awesome for Iron-Man.

 

[jrd550]

good choice, hope he takes it.

 

[GoldGoblin]

Terrence Howard is a great actor,I hope he will be in it.

 

[Warhammer]

^Agreed.
Terrence is one of the best actors in Hollywood now.
He should definitely be Rhodes/War Machine.

 

[The Apatow Crew]

^Agreed.
Terrence is one of the best actors in Hollywood now.
He should definitely be Rhodes/War Machine.

Yes he is excellent.

 

[Son Of Logan]

Yep I never saw that but I liked what he did with Invasion

Is that the same guy who was in "Tilt"?

 

[muscaremy]

i dunno if this has been pointed out cuz i was net less for 3 weeks but if terrence howard has been offered the role that means theyre lookin for talent .... so what would that mean for stark himself... theyd have to cast some equally skilled no...

 

[U.S War Machine]

maybe

 

[tamron]

i dunno if this has been pointed out cuz i was net less for 3 weeks but if terrence howard has been offered the role that means theyre lookin for talent .... so what would that mean for stark himself... theyd have to cast some equally skilled no...

Maybe or it could mean they'll surround a newcomer with 'name' veteran actors. We really don't know yet.

 

[Retroman]

Its now official! A very good actor and a great addition to the cast.

Terrence Howard Set for Iron Man

Source: Variety October 10, 2006

Terrence Howard is set to join Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man, reports Variety.

The Jon Favreau-directed film is the first to be financed through an arrangement that Marvel Studios formed with Merrill Lynch. Paramount Pictures releases the film May 2, 2008.

Howard will play Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes, the confidante of Iron Man's alter ego, Tony Stark. Rhodes, a high ranking military officer and aviator, steers the team that develops the robotic suit that allows the sickly Stark to fly around and battle bad guys.

In the comic, Rhodes' character gets his own armored suit and evolves into an occasionally antagonistic character called War Machine. That development seems likely to be saved for the sequel, though, as Iron Man will battle villain the Mandarin when shooting begins in February in L.A.

"The suit is purely an innovative creation, so this is Marvel meets Tom Clancy technology," Marvel Studios production president Kevin Feige said. "Having the best actors for the key roles allows them to inhabit the hyperkinetic reality of this world."

Source: http://superherohype.com/news/ironmannews.php?id=4790

 

[Advanced Dark]

Great find retro or make that a very quick find here LOL and this movie is building up some major talent. I can't freaking wait. Now Mandarin is the biggest mystery. Here's the same story at HReporter:

Howard flying to 'Iron Man'


By Gregg Kilday

Terrence Howard is joining the cast of Marvel's "Iron Man," in which he will play Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes, the best friend of Tony Stark, the billionaire industrialist who becomes the superhero known as Iron Man.

As Rhodes, Howard will appear as a military pilot who assists Stark (Robert Downey Jr.). Jon Favreau is directing the film.

"The richness of the role and complexity of the character seemed to mesh perfectly with the type of passion, energy and emotion that Howard brings to all of his projects," Marvel Studios president of production Kevin Feige said.

Filming is scheduled to begin in February in Los Angeles, with the movie's release, through Paramount Pictures, slated for May 2, 2008. "Iron Man" will be produced by Avi Arad and Feige. Executive producers are Michael Helfant, Arad, Favreau, Louis D'Esposito and Peter Billingsley.


Howard, who earned an Academy Award nomination for best actor for his performance in last year's "Hustle & Flow," also starred in the Oscar-winning "Crash." He recently completed production on "The Brave One" with Jodie Foster and is shooting "Spring Break in Bosnia" with Richard Gere. His credits include "Idlewild," "Get Rich or Die Tryin' " and "Four Brothers."

Howard is repped by WMA, managed by Shakim Compere and Victoria Fredrick of Flavor Unit, and his attorney is Stewart Levy.