Iron Man Terrence Howard Officially Cast As "James Rhodes"

[Ironfan72]

If its true, Terrence is a talented actor that would make a very good Jim Rhodes, unfortunatly its just a rumor right now, have to wait and see.

 

[Advanced Dark]

I don't think it's a rumor at all. I think it's a fact that he's been offered the role. While I don't like AICN's opinions on many issues when they do say something is a fact or confirmed...they talked to Marvel or Paramount, or Favreau about it for sure. So as far as I'm concerned he's been offered the role. I wonder if they had discussions about it and made the offer or if they just sent an offer to his agent and they haven't even talked yet?

 

[Hunter Rider]

I don't think it's a rumor at all. I think it's a fact that he's been offered the role. While I don't like AICN's opinions on many issues when they do say something is a fact or confirmed...they talked to Marvel or Paramount, or Favreau about it for sure. So as far as I'm concerned he's been offered the role. I wonder if they had discussions about it and made the offer or if they just sent an offer to his agent and they haven't even talked yet?

Yeah it's probably the same as Ledger's anouncement for Joker,the deal is on the table Howard just has to decide if he wants it

 

[The Guard]

There are probably better choices for Jim Rhodes, but Howard is a fantastic actor, and could work, depending on how Rhodes is written.

 

[Advanced Dark]

CinemanBlend on this whole thing:

<H1>Favreau Does Whatever An Iron Can

[FONT=verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]By Darren Bermingham: 2006-08-01[/FONT]

John Favreau has been one of the more pro-active film maker's to make use of his blog and have open dialogue between himself and those interested in his project. He's even gone so far as to start an Iron Man MySpace Group where people can submit their casting suggestions and general concerns. It's refreshing to see someone take such a hardcore grassroots approach and be so in touch with his target audience. I'm sure it's not easy listening to fanboys telling you how to make your movie but it's a great way to feel out ideas.

Combine this with his panel appearance at Comic-Con and Iron Man has been making some moves on the production front.

In this interview with Ain't It Cool News, Favreau explains a couple of things including as we reported earlier, Mandarin being in line for the villain. When pressed on his blog about re-inventing the Mandarin he had this to say: "We live in a different society than when the Mandarin was originally conceived. We in no way want to prepetuate any ridiculous stereotypes. The aspect of the Mandarin that is appealing to us is his mysterious and formidible nature. He is the most powerful and definitive of the Iron Man villians. He also allows us to weave in other fan pleasing "personalities" as he is a mastermind and not simply a brutish thug. The Mandarin presents the best opportuntity to write a complex and colorful character. It has always been my feeling that the villian is the most fun character to play, write for, and watch. If we create a great character, a great actor will hopefully follow. These are our goals.

I happen to think that any portrayal of this villian similar to the early books would be comical at best and offensive at worst. Neither result is what we are going for. I hope to update the paradigm and create a character who is a villian because of what he does, not where he's from or what he looks like."

In addition to the Mandarin, the rumour mill now grinds out that James Rhodes A.K.A. "War Machine" may also be a factor in the movie. When AICN mentioned War Machine Fav responded by saying: "...he's not even a bad guy, really. He's kind of his friend, Rhodes, you know? And we definitely want to explore that eventually..." AICN then goes on to say that the part has already been offered to Hustle and Flow star Terrence Howard.

The Rhodes character is a long-time Stark confidant who at one point temporarily took over the Iron Man role as Stark lost his company and lapsed into alcoholism. Upon Stark's return, they built Rhodes new armour and he became War Machine.

And with regard to that rumour, which just won't seem to go away, Favreau had this to say on his blog: "I've never even met Tom Cruise, though I do think he is a great actor. He doesn't seem to fit with what Marvel is looking for at this time, but you never know what will happen. The rumor is false as far as I know..." I think I'd settle for Paul Reubens at this stage if it meant Cruise went away!

Other tidbits include the production design, and the armour specifically: "Yeah, Red and Gold. We're going to start with the Grey and then we're going with the Red and Gold. I think we're going to go circular chest piece and we're definitely inspired by the Adi Granov stuff and he's actually working on the suit design with us."

The movie will apparently be more Stark than Iron Man, and will also see him inherit his millions from the beginning, thus minimizing any required character development prior to his military service. Speaking of which, as it can be a rather sensetive topic: "I think a balance needs to be struck between reality and comic book fantasy. The books were always non-specific while alluding to definitive aspects of our collective cultural subconscious. Stark was visiting a "non-specific Asian/American conflict" in the mid-sixties. This might be the way to go for the movie as well."

Seems like he's given this a lot of thought. I for one can't think of any director I'd prefer to take on this project. He's a fan's director.

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[hippie_hunter]

If War Machine appears in Iron Man 2 (which better be called the Invincible Iron Man, just like Hulk 2 is the Incredible Hulk, hell in my opinion Spider-Man 2 should have been the Amazing Spider-Man and X-2: X-Men United should have been the Uncanny X-Men) he should look like a combination of his modern armor:

and his current O*N*E armor:

Use the traditional grey color scheme, the shoulder cannons, and other weapons but use the basic shape of the current O*N*E armor

 

[deathshead2]

If War Machine appears in Iron Man 2 (which better be called the Invincible Iron Man, just like Hulk 2 is the Incredible Hulk, hell in my opinion Spider-Man 2 should have been the Amazing Spider-Man and X-2: X-Men United should have been the Uncanny X-Men) he should look like a combination of his modern armor:



and his current O*N*E armor:

Use the traditional grey color scheme and the shoulder cannons but use the basic shape of the current O*N*E armor

Dang his new armor sucks I want his old grey one back.

 

[hippie_hunter]

Dang his new armor sucks I want his old grey one back.

His new armor sucks because the color scheme sucks ass (using the color scheme of the Sentinels instead of using the traditional grey scheme) and lacks the kick ass shoulder cannons that made War Machine's armor so awesome.

Like I said combine the two and it would be awesome!

Hell, we need an artist who can do that to show how kick ass it would be!

 

[kedrell]

^I'm sure Adi Granov would have a few good ideas about the War Machine armor as well.

 

[Batman1939]

Awesome news!

 

[Uncanny]

James Rhodes actor should be more darker skin like he was in the comics. I do not think Terrence Howard looks like James Rhodes at all.

 

[bbf2]

Howard is an acceptable choice. Way better than the 50 cent choice I've seen floating around.

50 Cent is a choice that's been floating around? ROTFL!

"Yo Tony, we gunna get some ho's up in this beeyoth, aite?"

 

[COME ON !]

50 Cent is a choice that's been floating around? ROTFL!

"Yo Tony, we gunna get some ho's up in this beeyoth, aite?"

Ain't that a bit racialist ?

 

[James"007"Bond]

I think Howard would make a great JR purely because of his acting skills. His skin tone shouldn't be an issue as long as he's black. However, to his favour he has a good build too and I'm sure Howard will definately take on the role. Its an opportunity too good to pass up.
About 5 years ago many actors didn't want to be involved with comic bok movies, now many are all clammering to get into 1 especially tghe big name comic book movies. Comics wether people like it or not have to realise that comics if not will eventually become 20th century modern mythology and these movies based on the mythology is serious money making business.

 

[Hypestyle]

....now let's talk about that Ghostface Killah cameo in the bar scene...

 

[Advanced Dark]

Ain't that a bit racialist ?

No it's exactly how that idiot 50 cent talks. By you saying that is racist is giving me the impression that you think all people of that race talk that way. Therefore you are profiling. See how I spun that one around. LOL

 

[COME ON !]

No it's exactly how that idiot 50 cent talks. By you saying that is racist is giving me the impression that you think all people of that race talk that way. Therefore you are profiling. See how I spun that one around. LOL

Pulled the ol' switcharoo, eh ?

Btw, that comment I made was an Ali G reference

 

[Advanced Dark]

Strategery

 

[COME ON !]

Yup

 

[Triadkd]

Why is it that whenever a black man is rumored to play a white superhero, the same **** happens. People make lame ass jokes about rappers and say things like dustin hoffman for black panther. The reason most black superheroes cant be played by whites is that there race and charachter are intertwined. Anyone can be a young science geek from queens, but not everyone can be the ruler of an african nation.

 

[hippie_hunter]

Why is it that whenever a black man is rumored to play a white superhero, the same **** happens. People make lame ass jokes about rappers and say things like dustin hoffman for black panther. The reason most black superheroes cant be played by whites is that there race and charachter are intertwined. Anyone can be a young science geek from queens, but not everyone can be the ruler of an african nation.

When has a black character played a white superhero? There have been times where they switched races on other characters in movies such as Harvey Dent in Batman, the Kingpin in Daredevil, and Terry Fitzgerald (who switched from black to white), but never the main superhero.

 

[James"007"Bond]

When has a black character played a white superhero? There have been times where they switched races on other characters in movies such as Harvey Dent in Batman, the Kingpin in Daredevil, and Terry Fitzgerald (who switched from black to white), but never the main superhero.

He's talking about when there are casting debates such as Nick fury, in which the likes of Sam Jackson and Bruce Willis' names have been thrown around but I suppose, one cant say much with this one because fury, a lead character in his own right is a black man in the UU.....but I'm sure you get the picture of what dude is saying.

 

[Kaboom]

how did tihs becomne a black/wihte thing? i suggest returning to the issue of Terrence Howard as War Machine. A-1 if you ask me, and shoulder cannons all the way!

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

He seems like a great choice to ME. Glad he's on board.

Cant wait to see the rest of the cast!

 

[ISHMAEL]

good casting IMO since hes really blowing up