Iron Man Terrence Howard Officially Cast As "James Rhodes"

[Tissues]

Awesome...!

 

[batman44]

Cool, glad TH is playing Rhodes

 

[Still A ThorFan]

I'm telling you guys, Marvel Studios is in better hands with Feige than Avi. I bet if Avi was still in control Ashton Kutcher would have been Tony Stark, and LL Cool J would have been Rhodes.

 

[jrd550]

I must admit - Iron Man is getting better and better...

 

[tamron]

Ugh. I couldn't be more disappointed with the choice of Terrence Howard as Rhodey.

Terrence is a great actor, I like him and his work, but he doesn't fit the character of Jim Rhodes, IMHO.

 

[kirbyfan]

Howard is a very good actor, but he is definitely not Jim Rhodes!! Who ever is in charge of casting just doesn't know what they are doing??

Jim Rhodes is an older, bigger, and darker skinned man. I agree with a choice like Dennis Haysbert.

 

[Spider - Man]

Howard is a very good actor, but he is definitely not Jim Rhodes!! Who ever is in charge of casting just doesn't know what they are doing??

Jim Rhodes is an older, bigger, and darker skinned man. I agree with a choice like Dennis Haysbert.

I agree. He is not Rhodey. But this is an example of the negative side of the 2-edged sword that is the creative elements of these movies talking directly to the fans. If you look on these boards and others you'l see how so many people keep saying "Terrence Howard for Rhodey! Terrence Howard for Rhodey!" Sometimes they listen when the fans ask for the WRONG thing!

 

[Ironman24]

Great news, this is one very talented cast. I think Terrence will make a awesome Jim Rhodes.

 

[NoirMan82]

Howard is a very good actor, but he is definitely not Jim Rhodes!! Who ever is in charge of casting just doesn't know what they are doing??

Jim Rhodes is an older, bigger, and darker skinned man. I agree with a choice like Dennis Haysbert.

How could you guys not be thrilled with this choice? Haysbert is a great actor, but if people had concerns with Downey's age, the they should be adamant against Haysbert being Rhodey. Howard is top-notch talent and he doesn't have to be a complete doppleganger of the comic version. I thought we were past the days of casting by looks as opposed to talent. Besides, a person can always get darker or bigger if need be, so your disapproval is not really warranted.

 

[tamron]

How could you guys not be thrilled with this choice? Haysbert is a great actor, but if people had concerns with Downey's age, the they should be adamant against Haysbert being Rhodey. Howard is top-notch talent and he doesn't have to be a complete doppleganger of the comic version. I thought we were past the days of casting by looks as opposed to talent. Besides, a person can always get darker or bigger if need be, so your disapproval is not really warranted.

People's opinions are warranted by whatever reasons they see fit. You don't have to agree, but if they feel that way, they feel that way.

No one is denying Howard's talent. The man act.

Rhodey has always been presented as a counterpoint to Tony as a character. Tony is more of the brains, Rhodey the brawn. Tony is boardroom, Rhodey is street. Rhodey has always been a physical guy, and is a former US Marine. Terrence Howard has never come off as a imposing guy physically. In fact, many people on the boards have stated that Howard could be Stark if they were colorblind casting.

What I fear is that they want Howard because Rhodey will be depicted in the film as Stark's contemporary rather than a counterpoint. Of course, i'm just gathering this based on what we know right now. But if my assumptions prove correct, I have every right to be disappointed, as they have altered the classic dynamic that always worked well in the comics, and one I wanted to see on screen.

I'm not turning into a doomsayer just yet, but I am saying these casting moves have not instilled confidence in me about this project. Hopefully I'm wrong, and IM is both a faithful adaptation and a great film.

 

[Casius--J]

I never was that big on the idea of terence for rhody, but im not too disappointed with the casting. He's a great actor and as long as the character is the close to the comics then my reservations of his look wont matter as much.

 

[Son Of Logan]

I love Terrence Howard, but I have never seen him as a tough or imposing character. His "tough" characters always seem like stretches. Like he's street but not really a strong guy. See Dead Presidents or Hustle & Flow to see what I mean.

As far as picking a great actor to be Rhodey and possibly War Machine, Howard is a great choice. But I fear Tamron's assessment may be correct, and Rhodey will be portrayed more as a contemporary.

 

[Darthphere]

Great pick!

 

[symbspider33]

Terrence Howard is in this so now I hafta see this! He by far my fav actor!

 

[Ions]

Perhaps you can wait and see whether Howard will bulk up for the role. Just because you can't imagine him being more tough, doesn't mean he won't be by the time they start filming. As for acting, is anyone genuinely worried he isn't able to act and portray the role? Maybe you should be worried about how Favreau intends to portray the character, rather than this guy being able to do it.

If you guys really are worried about this you could make sure you get your voices heard by Favreau. Rather than voicing this to some comic fans in a forum on SHH!.

p.s. I hope he does bulk up for the role.

 

[PWN3R]

pwn3r ranger is pleased by this wonderful news.

 

[Lightning Strykez!]

In my opinion, this is a brilliant casting choice. Wow.

 

[LadyMoira]

Now that is great casting news! Howard is an amazing actor, and anyone who's seen "Hustle and Flow" can testify that the man can be a pretty buff presence when he tries. I actually find the fact that they're casting guys with serious acting chops like Howard and RDJ, instead of some pretty boy types to be a good sign for the movie.

 

[LadyMoira]

Sorry for the double post

 

[PWN3R]

In my opinion, this is a brilliant casting choice. Wow.

Yeah I am really surprised. Rhodes and Downey Jr.? Iron Man is looking to be Marvel's best movie yet...

 

[kedrell]

I agree. He is not Rhodey. But this is an example of the negative side of the 2-edged sword that is the creative elements of these movies talking directly to the fans. If you look on these boards and others you'l see how so many people keep saying "Terrence Howard for Rhodey! Terrence Howard for Rhodey!" Sometimes they listen when the fans ask for the WRONG thing!

That's assuming they are asking for the wrong thing.

 

[The Apatow Crew]

Good lord i'll never understand people. You got two Oscar nominated actoes and your still complaning. Like i always sauid before comic fans are never happy no matter who the choice is. There always find something to gripe about.

 

[Yellow Cyclone]

No one is denying Howard's talent. The man act.

Rhodey has always been presented as a counterpoint to Tony as a character. Tony is more of the brains, Rhodey the brawn. Tony is boardroom, Rhodey is street. Rhodey has always been a physical guy, and is a former US Marine. Terrence Howard has never come off as a imposing guy physically. In fact, many people on the boards have stated that Howard could be Stark if they were colorblind casting.

What I fear is that they want Howard because Rhodey will be depicted in the film as Stark's contemporary rather than a counterpoint. Of course, i'm just gathering this based on what we know right now. But if my assumptions prove correct, I have every right to be disappointed, as they have altered the classic dynamic that always worked well in the comics, and one I wanted to see on screen.

well said

but as previously stated the man can act, so we won't know for sure. but as long as they make him the ex-marine, then it should be fine

to me, rhodes has always been the badass mofo in iron man's universe. so if he can rock the beard/goatee, attitude, and voice, then this could be one of the films to beat in 2008

 

[Red]

Great choice

 

[kedrell]

Good lord i'll never understand people. You got two Oscar nominated actoes and your still complaning. Like i always sauid before comic fans are never happy no matter who the choice is. There always find something to gripe about.

Comic fans are the most argumentative group of people I have ever seen. They'd disagree on the color of the sky, so I'm never surprised by them argueing about this. You really shouldn't be either.