Don Cheadle to replace Howard in ‘Iron Man 2’
Franck TabouringI was really looking forward to Terrence Howard’s return as Jim Rhodes in Jon Favreau’s “Iron Man 2,” but according to the Hollywood Reporter, the actor won’t be part of the cast anymore.
The trade says Marvel Studios was unable to close a deal with the actor. No official reasons have been released at this stage, but rumors are Howard and Marvel couldn’t agree on the financial aspects.
The good news is Don Cheadle has signed on to replace Howard as Rhodes, Tony Stark’s best friend and the future War Machine. Whether Cheadle handles the role as smoothly as Howard remains to be seen.
Downey Jr. will return as Stark in the sequel, which is scheduled for release in 2010. Justin Theroux is working on the script, with Favreau back in the director’s chair.
While I adore Howard as an actor, I am sure Cheadle is a solid choice for the part. Last seen in “Traitor,” he’s currently shooting “Brooklyn’s Finest” for Antoine Fuqua.
What do you guys think about this replacement? Excited? Disappointed? Sound off below.
Reader Comments (2)
It would seem that Cheadle is the best choice. I like him as an actor he has done many smart movies and he seems like that kind of guy that doesnt care too much about the money. Also I thought Terrence was perfect for Rhodes its too bad that he is choosing money over being a smart actor.
While I think Cheadle is a great actor, I was disappointed when I heard that Howard wouldn't be repraising his role. I thought he did a great job in the first one and was excited to see the second with the same cast.