Iron Man Terrence Howard Officially Cast As "James Rhodes"

[tamron]

I don't think Howard was the sole choice for Rhodes, or really the best choice, but he is an inspired, top-quality, sound, and more than servicable choice. For a comic book film, that's basically the best you can really hope for. We should all be pleased with the decision, not because he's all who we want to see for the role, but because it bodes well for the quality of the film and the integrity of the cast.

To those points, I agree. His casting does bode well as far as the film's quality. I'm hoping the film kicks ass.

 

[Darthphere]

Look at it this way, its not Jamie Foxx.

 

[C. Lee]

Look at it this way, its not Jamie Foxx.

That's a major blessing. To me...Foxx's work is very hit or miss. Some of his work is fantastic acting...the other is just characatures.

 

[jrd550]

I'm glad it's not Jaime Fox, or Cuba Gooding or Tyrese - Howard is perfect.

 

[Downhere]

btw your avvy is hilarious!t:

Thanks, I do always try to find something funny when it comes to my avvy's. lol.

That's a major blessing. To me...Foxx's work is very hit or miss. Some of his work is fantastic acting...the other is just characatures.

I gotta agree with that, plus Foxx is just a bit too big now. I like that they went with someone who is not as mainstream.

 

[celldog]

Definitely see Terrence Howard there.

Snipes looks more the role than Howard (if you use the picture you posted).


But I guess Rhodes has never kept a consistent "look" over the years, anyway.

 

[kirbyfan]

You can try and justify this miscasting all you want, but as good as Terrance Howard may be, he is definitely not right for the role of Jim Rhodes!!

Two things, he's not tall enough or big enough!!

 

[Downhere]

You can try and justify this miscasting all you want, but as good as Terrance Howard may be, he is definitely not right for the role of Jim Rhodes!!

Two things, he's not tall enough or big enough!!

One must remember that those involved in these kinds of films don't always go for someone who will look exactly like their comic book counterpart, therefore I think we should all have an open mind about these casting decisions because they can work out really well...i.e. Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.

 

[tamron]

But I guess Rhodes has never kept a consistent "look" over the years, anyway.

He's been consistent in that he's been drawn as a tall, muscular, dark skinned African-American with a mustache and goatee. But you are right in that artists have used different people as a model for his appearance. The most obvious models have been Wesley Snipes, Michael Jai White, and Dennis Haysbert.

Seeing as how Rhodey hasn't been part of IM's supporting cast for a while, I can't wait to see him return to Iron Man titles, just in time to coincide with the film release.

 

[SurfDUI]

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My first issue of Iron Man bought w/ my own money was #222. To this day this is my favorite armor, favorite time in the I.M. Continuity, and ONE of my top 6 greatest comic covers of all time...or at least top 6 Marvel covers.

The problem w/ this casting is the pool of black actors is sooo small, that sometimes we end up steppin on our own feet when we cast. OTS-I've heard the rumors of Tyrees and/or Wesly Snipes (AGAIN) playing Luke Cage. That shouldn't have to pass. If EITHER of them brothas are cast. I'll have to wait 30years for the next gen Power Man movie.

It's like Halle Berry being Catwoman and Storm-it works for her because Catwoman is a non thought, but herin lies the delimma.

It's a whole cultural thing. Why not Mike Clarke Duncan...outside of him being the Kingpin that's the only drawback-it's not right for someone to show up at a Comic Con and represent two different companies/characters.

Terrance Howard...I guess, but he's the flavor of the month-why don't darker actors get anywork. We just go to default when brothas are cast. nothing against him as an actor, but screw him. (Players Club is like my favorite movie)

Here's a suggestion, - FIND A NEW BROTHA, how about "INTRODUCING...SO AND SO". FK that, why do we have to settle. IF that's not going to work here are some suggestions. The lead from Antwon Fisher ( maybe too young) Mike Clarke Duncan, John Amos (go older)...I'm out of choices alreay Maybe Isaiah Washington - (I don't watch Grey's Anatomy, but I remember him from, well when he was in movies.

What else.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

Snipes looks more the role than Howard (if you use the picture you posted).


But I guess Rhodes has never kept a consistent "look" over the years, anyway.

I would have definitely not minded Snipes as Rhodes. But the fact he is already Blade kills it and he is possibly doing Black Panther. And that pic does strike a resemblance to Howard to me.

 

[WeaponXProject]

This cast is starting to look spectacular! How long before Rhodes dawns the War Machine suit...this movie...the next? Likely the next but I can't wait for the aerial battles that Iron Man will have. I have yet to see a great aerial battle in any Superhero movie besides Spidey One. Can't wait!

 

[Ions]

Two things, he's not tall enough or big enough!!

Howard is 6' 2", Downey is 5' 9". So he'll be taller than Downey's Stark. As for "big" if he bulks up will there be a problem?

 

[James"007"Bond]

Its all about talent and that is something some idiots dont seem to realise. Howard is a capable actor and very talented, check his credentials. Could there have been a better choice of casting? Maybe but its irelevent. The fact is Howard is cast and he is more than qualified to take on this role.

 

[Ironman24]

The problem is, most comic fans believe that the actor should look completely like th character in the comics or at least within 90%, and anything else is wrong, however, we've seen many actors cast in films, that do not fit the mold of the character they are cast to play and have done a wonderful job, Hugh Jackman, I believe he's 6' or taller, Wolverine 5' nothing, but Hugh did a fanastic job as Wolverine, Micheal Clark Duncan, African American, Kingpin, Caucasn, Micheal was a very good Kingpin.
That's just a couple of examples of casting that the fans ripped that worked out very well, does Terrence Howard look like Jim Rhodes, no, but its a movie, they are going to look different, and as a fan I would expect they would, and all I care about is the quality of the film, I'll be thrilled seeing Iron Man on the screen and all the character I grew up reading about in the comics, do they look exactly as they did in the books, no, but what does it really matter if the film is good.

 

[Chris Wallace]

I like it, Terrence is a very good actor and would be a excellent choice to play Jim Rhodes.

I'm not thrilled about this one either. I just picture Rhodey as someone more...rugged. Terence is too much of a "pretty boy", IMO.

 

[Spider - Man]

Its all about talent and that is something some idiots dont seem to realise. Howard is a capable actor and very talented, check his credentials. Could there have been a better choice of casting? Maybe but its irelevent. The fact is Howard is cast and he is more than qualified to take on this role.

Well, we idiots are so glad we have a genius of your calibre to let us know that it's "all about talent". Here we were thinking it may also have something to do with someone actually vaguely resembling their comic counterpart, but you in your wisdom have shown us the error of our ways. It's all about talent! With that philosophy in mind, they could have cast Hugh Grant as Bond! Or Ian McKellan, a much more "talented" English actor than Craig! Yeah, a bit old but they could've done the makeup thing on him that they did on X3. But that doesn't matter anyway because it's ALL ABOUT TALENT!

You're right, Howard HAS been cast. I'm just curious though: exactly how, other than being a black man and an actor, is he "more than qualified" to play Rhodey. I know your rationale is going to dazzle us all!

 

[Hunter Rider]

Well i only missed this confirmation by 4 days,i kinda lost interest in Iron Man when RDJ was cast but Howard is a quality actor and since they will want a younger Rhodes he seems like a good choice

 

[The Game]

Its all about talent and that is something some idiots dont seem to realise. Howard is a capable actor and very talented, check his credentials. Could there have been a better choice of casting? Maybe but its irelevent. The fact is Howard is cast and he is more than qualified to take on this role.

Co-diggity

Howard can do this role justice, as for RDJ thats another thread entirely

 

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[celldog]

I would have definitely not minded Snipes as Rhodes. But the fact he is already Blade kills it and he is possibly doing Black Panther. And that pic does strike a resemblance to Howard to me.

You're kidding right?? All black people must look alike, I guess.
That picture looks nothing like Howard!
Howard is light-skinned. And look at the hair cut. It's Snipes!

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[celldog]

But I still think Howard is a great pick.

 

[Spider-Fan]

I'll wait and see on this one. I don't know how much he is gonna bulk up or what he is gonna do going into filming.

 

[James"007"Bond]

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[James"007"Bond]

Well, we idiots are so glad we have a genius of your calibre to let us know that it's "all about talent". Here we were thinking it may also have something to do with someone actually vaguely resembling their comic counterpart, but you in your wisdom have shown us the error of our ways. It's all about talent! With that philosophy in mind, they could have cast Hugh Grant as Bond! Or Ian McKellan, a much more "talented" English actor than Craig! Yeah, a bit old but they could've done the makeup thing on him that they did on X3. But that doesn't matter anyway because it's ALL ABOUT TALENT!

You're right, Howard HAS been cast. I'm just curious though: exactly how, other than being a black man and an actor, is he "more than qualified" to play Rhodey. I know your rationale is going to dazzle us all!

Let me dazzle you with this, you're a pr1ck.
Howard being cast is better casting than other actors chosen for other marvel characters. His look is suitable for Rhodey but that was something I thought I didn't have to mention because, I thought I didn't have to point out the bleeding obvious but, I guess some idiots are slow like that.
Howard's look is inconsequencial right now because, his look is suitable and spitting images aren't a prerequisite. The main focus is his talent and his creds and performances are all the proof one needs to determine wether or not he's qualified for the role.
It wouldn't do to make a habbit out of being an asspr1ck. Schooled.