Iron Man Who should play Jim Rhodes a.k.a. War Machine?

[blind_fury]

According to Jon Favreau Jim Rhodes will appear in the first Iron Man. Who should play him?

 

[Son Of Logan]

Just throwing out a name... Taye Diggs?

 

[tecnowraith]

Jamie Fox, Micheal Jai White, Tyrese Gibson to name a few.

 

[Son Of Logan]

I'd think Fox name is still too big for this film. I really have no interest in Tyrese doing the role. MJW, as with most black superhero roles...I can see that.

 

[blind_fury]

I think we can do better than Tyrese. Sorry, but I can't stand that S.O.B..

Jamie Fox doesn't make a good action hero (see Stealth).

 

[Abaddon]

Ice Cube.

 

[blind_fury]

Ice Cube > Tyrese

 

[Son Of Logan]

Ice Cube > Tyrese

 

[tamron]

A lot of cast Rhodey has to do with who is cast as Tony. I think they need to be around the same age. That said, I can see a handful of candidates.

Michael Jai White: Look wise, he's Rhodey ripped straight from the comics. But with all due respect, he's not the greatest actor, just a passable one.

Henry Simmons: Though I'd much rather see him get Luke Cage, he could definitely play Rhodey. Great presence, commanding voice.

Shemar Moore: A little lighter than Jim is usually colored, but other than that, has the look. He's a solid actor. Rhodey has at times been written as a bit of a player, and Shemar could definitely highlight that part of the character. I think Jim as a character is 'harder' than most of his roles, I'm not 100% sure if he can deliver that part of the character.

Mehki Phifer: I think he's a very good actor, woefully underrated. I think he can definitely play the role well.

Derek Luke or Omar Epps might work as well.

Jamie's probably not an option. If he was too big to take the lead in Luke Cage, why would he want a supporting part in Iron Man?

Tyrese? Christ, no. I don't want him near any superhero. I'm hoping and praying Cage falls through on him.

Ice Cube, I like, but not for this particular role.

 

[U.S War Machine]

Just throwing out a name... Taye Diggs?

Me too Will Smith

 

[Cinemaman]

Will there appear Jim Rhodes as War Mackine (in suit)???

 

[blind_fury]

Not until Iron Man 2 according to Favreau.

 

[Abaddon]

Morris Chesnut maybe?

 

[Cinemaman]

Not until Iron Man 2 according to Favreau.

Thank God! I dont want 2 superheroes to be in 1st movie, IM is enough for me.

 

[Ironfan72]

Thank God! I dont want 2 superheroes to be in 1st movie, IM is enough for me.

Agreed, plus it opens the door for a spin-off franchise.
I like either Micheal Jai White, or Omar Epps, both would be great Jim Rhodes,IMO.

 

[Radford]

Michael Jai White or Gary Dourdan

 

[muscaremy]

gotta go wit warrick from csi aka Gary Dourdan

 

[Radford]

gotta go wit warrick from csi aka Gary Dourdan

yeah or Samuel L.


"WAR MACHINE MOTHER*****AH!!"

 

[muscaremy]

no its "WAR MACHINE BROTHAH****A"

 

[Radford]

"hold Onto Your Butts"

 

[AlteredEgo]

c'mon, give'em a chance. he needs the work

 

[Son Of Logan]

Omar Epps and Mekhi Pfifer...two more good suggestions.

 

[RAMORE]

First choice for me is

Wood Harris

Great actor still looks young.

 

[RAMORE]

Pfifer also good choice

 

[Son Of Logan]

What movies has Wood Harris been in, Ramore?