Iron Man Terrence Howard Officially Cast As "James Rhodes"

[Spider - Man]

Let me dazzle you with this, you're a pr1ck.

That's what your mom likes about me!

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.

Ok, who really cares if he is better for Rhodey than, say, Joseph Culp was for Dr. Doom? That's supposed to make us 'idiots' feel better? Again, you make a sweeping statement without any examples to back it up. I asked a simple question: what makes him "more than qualified"? As I knew would be the case, you sidestepped answering the question,taking the low road and calling me an idiot again, a tactic reserved for those lacking the intellect to clearly express their point, and again gave a broad, generalized reason for your 'opinion'. You say "his performance and his creds" without actually citing any, sounding as if you really have no clue what you're talking about. "His look is suitable" says to me you are happy with the choice because "he is a black man." What OTHER trait does he have that makes him "more than qualified" for the role of Jim Rhodes? Come on, boy, I'm trying to help you form a rational argument. I know I'm wasting my time with that though, because your response will once again be regurgitated, generalized crap. The truth is, he does NOT have any of the characteristics of Jim Rhodes other than being a black man.

As I also stated, and to which you failed to respond, your argument could also be perfect reason to put Ian McKellan in the role of James Bond: talent, performance, and creds. A suave, handsome English actor. If that were the case, though, you'd turn against your own argument like Benedict Arnold and cry foul like the puss that you truly are.

As for you schooling anyone, I'd first suggest learning to spell 'whether' and 'habit', and what is THIS - 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 - a run on-and-on sentence? Truth is you couldn't find your ass with both hands and a roadmap, much less make an educated judgement on an actor's qualifications. And as for the name-calling, I can see where it could become all too comfortable saying things like that via a chatboard but be careful: one day you may slip and actually say that to somebody's face and then you'll see what an 'asspr1ck' really is! "Boned. James Boned.

 

[Spider - Man]

Howard's look is inconsequencial right now

And when will it become 'consequential'?

 

[tamron]

The truth is, he does NOT have any of the characteristics of Jim Rhodes other than being a black man.

QFT.

 

[Ions]

The truth is, I think he does NOT have any of the characteristics of Jim Rhodes other than being a black man based on the minute information available to me at this time.

Fixed, for great justice.

 

[Spider - Man]

Fixed, for great justice.

And truth! Hey, I ain't above creative criticism! 'Preciate it!

 

[SurfDUI]

It's the same old argument hollywood -I'd just like to see a dark somebody in the role-and it's as shallow as that. I'm looking for Fredrick Douglass, Thurgood Marshall, Alex Haley or Desmond Wilson out there. This argument should likely be reserved for 'US'-the threaders that look like Terrance Howard-It should but it won't and that's groovy.

What it boils down to it the lack of opportunity, you got Wesly-which is the default action hero, Tyreese, Clark Duncan, Terrance Howard-who is the hollywood brotha of the year and who's phone will be ringin for the next 8 months...help me if I'm missing someone, anyone. And noboy under 30 for sure.

And don't get it twisted-In the end, Hollywood is making an Iron Man movie-and I'm Bart Simpson to the Radioactive Man movie similarly. They could cast Mary Kate and Ashley as Tony and James and as long as I hear the word 'Repulsor Rays' I'm more than cool. AND I actually like Jon F. (except for MADE, I mean I already watched him stare on screen at Vince V. while he delivered whitty monalogue after slappy banter in Swingers) Speaking of, how bout the brotha from Swingers gettin some work-I can't recall his name, but he was 'Julio' in Bilson and DeMeo's Flash

What about the dude that was in Gladiator, Dijon or somethin-HE really needs his turn in a Marvel or DC character live action treatment. I mean he is T'chilla to what Patty Stewert is to the professor. He would be a great Rhodey.

Some of you are right, we've all been wrong about casting before-(Mr. MOM -yea right!!!) It's not about skill or talent sometimes.

 

[tamron]

What about the dude that was in Gladiator, Dijon or somethin-HE really needs his turn in a Marvel or DC character live action treatment. I mean he is T'chilla to what Patty Stewert is to the professor. He would be a great Rhodey.

Djimon Hounsou is Black Panther. If only Marvel would get around to making a BP film. And he has been in a DC film, he was Papa Midnite in Constantine.

It's funny you that brought up Thurgood Marshall, Howard is in negotiations to play him in The Crusaders.

 

[Chris Wallace]

The black characters in these movies seem so...disposable. Halle as Storm, Bill Nunn as Robbie, now this. Are we gonna end up w/Nick Cannon as Black Panther?

 

[Chris Wallace]

Djimon Hounsou is Black Panther. If only Marvel would get around to making a BP film.

While nobody wants him as BP more than I do, my hopes are dimming by the nanosecond.

 

[SurfDUI]

disposable. Halle as Storm, Bill Nunn as Robbie, now this. Are we gonna end up w/Nick Cannon as Black Panther?

That's what I'm sayin'

 

[Chris Wallace]

Wesley was a good fit-nay, a great fit for Blade. But then Blade was the star. At the same time I wouldn't want him for Black Panther, no matter how many people think it would be a good idea.

 

[Spider - Man]

Thank you Tam, CW and Surf for stating my feelings more succinctly than I was able to. And I agree completely about Hounsou as BP. But for some reason, so many want Snipes for the part. I just don't get it.

 

[tamron]

But for some reason, so many want Snipes for the part. I just don't get it.

Because Wesley stumped for Black Panther for a long time, even before the comic film boom. I remember him talking about his interest in a BP project as early as '92 or '93, during an interview for either Passenger 57 or Demolition Man. Wesley only went after Blade when BP didn't work out.

Because he was instrumental in pushing Blade to the forefront, and is a fine actor/action star and is/was a good box office draw, I think people got behind Wes. In short, I think most people figure if he was good as Blade he'd be a good BP too.

But even Wes started to admit around Blade II that he's getting too old for action films, and might only be an exec producer on BP.

 

[Spider - Man]

Because Wesley stumped for Black Panther for a long time, even before the comic film boom. I remember him talking about his interest in a BP project as early as '92 or '93, during an interview for either Passenger 57 or Demolition Man. Wesley only went after Blade when BP didn't work out.

Because he was instrumental in pushing Blade to the forefront, and is a fine actor/action star and is/was a good box office draw, I think people got behind Wes. In short, I think most people figure if he was good as Blade he'd be a good BP too.

But even Wes started to admit around Blade II that he's getting too old for action films, and might only be an exec producer on BP.

My point is that I don't think Wesley was EVER the right person to play BP. It would be the equivalent of Halle Berry as Storm. She did a passable job (she got worse each film because at least in the first, she affected an African-like accent) but didn't truly personify the character IMO. Same with Snipes as BP.

 

[Cmill216]

Angela Bassett should've been Storm.

 

[Chris Wallace]

Thank you Tam, CW and Surf for stating my feelings more succinctly than I was able to. And I agree completely about Hounsou as BP. But for some reason, so many want Snipes for the part. I just don't get it.

Wesley's name was attached to it 10 years ago, & he's supposedly expressed some interest. But then, I can say the same of Nicolas Cage regarding Superman, or Tom Cruise & Iron Man. And 10 years ago I probably would've been cool with it. But those 10 years passed. And he just doesn't fit the part in my eyes. Nothing about him says "T'Challa" to me. And now he's Blade. He owned that role & made it his. And that's another strike against him. Blade & Panther have nothing in common apart from their color, & should not be played by the same actor. If they do that, they might as well get Halle to play Misty Knight & have Bill Nunn play T'Chaka.
And I know the risk I take by saying this, but look at Hugh Jackman. Look at Patrock Stewart. Tom Jane. J.K. Simmons. Rosemary Harris. Elizabeth Banks. It seems no expense/effort is spared in trying to get actors who look the part for these roles. But when it came to Robbie, Storm & Rhodey, it seems like just about any actor will do. Why is that?

 

[Spider - Man]

Angela Bassett should've been Storm.

Well, hard as it is for me to believe, I agree. She was actually my one and only choice before they ever made the film. She would have been the perfect physical embodiment of the Storm that was portrayed on the old cartoon series: older and wiser but still a very beautiful, sexy woman. A travesty she never won an Oscar, particularly for her performance as Tina Turner.

 

[Spider - Man]

Wesley's name was attached to it 10 years ago, & he's supposedly expressed some interest. But then, I can say the same of Nicolas Cage regarding Superman, or Tom Cruise & Iron Man. And 10 years ago I probably would've been cool with it. But those 10 years passed. And he just doesn't fit the part in my eyes. Nothing about him says "T'Challa" to me. And now he's Blade. He owned that role & made it his. And that's another strike against him. Blade & Panther have nothing in common apart from their color, & should not be played by the same actor. If they do that, they might as well get Halle to play Misty Knight & have Bill Nunn play T'Chaka.
And I know the risk I take by saying this, but look at Hugh Jackman. Look at Patrock Stewart. Tom Jane. J.K. Simmons. Rosemary Harris. Elizabeth Banks. It seems no expense/effort is spared in trying to get actors who look the part for these roles. But when it came to Robbie, Storm & Rhodey, it seems like just about any actor will do. Why is that?

Good question. Speaking of Misty Knight, I don't want to make any allusions to her acting ability/lack thereof, but I can't read a Heroes for Hire comic now without thinking of Beyonce as Foxy Cleopatra. I think she'd fit Misty just right. Note: Don't know if her current incarnation is faithful to the older version.

 

[celldog]

Angela Bassett should've been Storm.

Iman would have been better.

Plus she's got the natural accent. Just imagine Iman's hair as white.

 

[celldog]

Well, hard as it is for me to believe, I agree. She was actually my one and only choice before they ever made the film. She would have been the perfect physical embodiment of the Storm that was portrayed on the old cartoon series: older and wiser but still a very beautiful, sexy woman. A travesty she never won an Oscar, particularly for her performance as Tina Turner.

 

[tamron]

Snipes is not the right fit for BP now. But I can't say he never was. He's a damn good actor, but he's allowed himself to be pigeonholed as an action star. He had the chops to pull it off, it's just that time is no longer on his side.

Angela as Storm would've been perfect casting then. But the onus is really on Singer as he never had Storm's 'voice'. He merely wanted Storm to be eye-candy, and to that end, Berry fit the bill. Had they gotten Angela, she wouldn't have been able to play the role correctly, because the material wasn't there.

Beyonce shouldn't be anywhere near a Marvel film, or film for that matter. There are actresses who could play the role of Misty Knight. Aujanue Ellis, for example. She played Sistah Girl in Undercover Brother. Similar character to Foxy Cletopatra (both send-ups of 70's blaxplotation heroines) but Ellis was way better. And she looks like the character, Beyonce doesn't. Beyonce can sing and she is fine, but she can't act one lick.

Bill Nunn was a bad choice for Robbie. You know what would've been an inspired piece of casting? Sidney Poitier.

 

[Cmill216]

^ However, Iman can't act, celldog. Bassett is an amazing actress and physically fits the role. I can't think of anyone better.

 

[Advanced Dark]

Yuck.

 

[Chris Wallace]

Snipes is not the right fit for BP now. But I can't say he never was. He's a damn good actor, but he's allowed himself to be pigeonholed as an action star. He had the chops to pull it off, it's just that time is no longer on his side.

Angela as Storm would've been perfect casting then. But the onus is really on Singer as he never had Storm's 'voice'. He merely wanted Storm to be eye-candy, and to that end, Berry fit the bill. Had they gotten Angela, she wouldn't have been able to play the role correctly, because the material wasn't there.

Beyonce shouldn't be anywhere near a Marvel film, or film for that matter. There are actresses who could play the role of Misty Knight. Aujanue Ellis, for example. She played Sistah Girl in Undercover Brother. Similar character to Foxy Cletopatra (both send-ups of 70's blaxplotation heroines) but Ellis was way better. And she looks like the character, Beyonce doesn't. Beyonce can sing and she is fine, but she can't act one lick.

Bill Nunn was a bad choice for Robbie. You know what would've been an inspired piece of casting? Sidney Poitier.

Agreed for the most part. Angela's too old. MAYBE she could've pulled it off, but Singer & Co. wanted the movies to focus on Wolverine & didn't really care about Storm. I wanted Joe Morton for Robbie.

 

[Chris Wallace]

^ However, Iman can't act, celldog.

Quite true.