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

["Iron Man"]

Mehki Pfifer is teriffic on anything he does. Bring on the War Machine!!!

 

[Abaddon]

 

[Son Of Logan]

How about Malik Yoba?

 

[Abaddon]

Not a bad choice either.

 

[Son Of Logan]

I think it's about time a poll was added to this thread.

 

[rickprague]

Terence Howard. Man can act, no questions there, and I'd rather see someone a bit older than Tyrese, Jamie Foxx, Taye Diggs etc...

I vaguely recall he was being mentioned for a role in John Singleton's Luke Cage, opposite Tyrese, is that still going ahead? I'd rather he do Iron Man than Luke Cage!

 

[Son Of Logan]

Terence Howard. Man can act, no questions there, and I'd rather see someone a bit older than Tyrese, Jamie Foxx, Taye Diggs etc...

I vaguely recall he was being mentioned for a role in John Singleton's Luke Cage, opposite Tyrese, is that still going ahead? I'd rather he do Iron Man than Luke Cage!

While I agree that Terrence Howard is quite an actor, I've got to say that at the moment I'm pretty much tired of seeing him. But hey...Ironman is still two years away. Maybe if Howard isn't in every movie between now and then I'll change my mind.

 

[tamron]

Morris Chestnut would be a damn good choice. I can't believe I didn't think of him!! In fact, he's now my #1, he's got eveything Rhodey needs. He's got the look, he's very talented, and has shown a solid range, doing dramas, comedies and action flicks in his career. As he's an established lead, so that if War Machine became a focal point in a sequel, you know he can carry his part of the film.

Terrence Howard as Rhodey seems wrong to me. He's not athletic enough, too light skinned. I'm not saying it's all about look, but if you have several viable candidates, talented actors who look or look close to the way the character is traditionally depicted, I see no need to go with a guy who looks nothing like the character.

 

[Son Of Logan]

You make good points, tamron.

 

[portland2002]

Great suggestions for Jim Rhodes/War Machine.

 

[portland2002]

What movies has Wood Harris been in, Ramore?

Wood Harris was one of the lead actors in "Remember the Titans".

 

[portland2002]

Double Post.

 

[Son Of Logan]

Wood Harris was one of the lead actors in "Remember the Titans".

Ah...I've never watched that entire film.

 

[Eddie Dean]

I like the idea of Henry Simmons.

 

[Casius--J]

LOL i know morris chestnut would get some of the ladies i know into the cinema!!

But some good choices have been made, so far my fav would be michael jai white. I think he'd make a perfect rhody looks wise, but i agree his acting is a best passable.

 

[YJ1]

That's Luke Cage to me.

Since Tony Stark will probably be a relative unknown (ALA Hugh Jackman pre X-Men), you can't cast Jim Rhodes with a more famous actor (ALA Will Smith).

Two unknowns with presence and huge acting chops work for me. Then, throw the entire budget in to the FX.

 

[tamron]

See, now you're gonna get me started.

That's Cage to me.

Cage is not just strong he's tall. At 6'4", Simmons is taller than Morris and very close to Cage's 6'6".

Simmons is in good shape. See this pic: http://www.brendanmckillip.com/blog/images/tv_spartacus.jpg

And I think he's a good actor, he showed some chops on NYPD Blue.

 

[blind_fury]

I think it's about time a poll was added to this thread.

Still too early. I'd rather wait until 4 or 5 favorites to emerge from the crowd.

 

[DACMAN]

 

[DACMAN]

 

[Sasquatch]

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

After my own heart.

I love you for this post.

 

[RAMORE]

Ah...I've never watched that entire film.

You must rent it tonight.

 

[RAMORE]

First choice for me is

Wood Harris

Great actor still looks young.

Too me he does great with drama is athletic and won't steal star time from the star tony stark but has a strong enough lead ability to put on the armor and fill in when stuff gets bad for tony with alcohol.

 

[Firehawk]

Morris Chestnut would be a good choice..

 

[Salemdog]

I'm not sure what the age factor is but you might consider Michael Beach. Movies T.V. and did voice work for Justice League.