Jon Favreau chats about ‘Iron Man’ sequel

The Los Angeles Times recently hosted an online chat discussion with Jon Favreau, who talked a little bit about this upcoming sequel to “Iron Man.”

You can click right here to read the entire chat. If you don’t feel like it, here are some things the helmer said about the already anticipated return of Tony Stark:

“We're playing with who the villain should be and what we should incorporate from the comic book. And how it will lead into the Avengers.”

“I'm working with Justin a writer. He's writing the first draft of the script. I'm working with a story board artist. As well as designing the costumes for good guys and bad guys.”

“I think it’s important for all filmmakers working for Marvel to collaborate so there is a consistency in the films, so yes they should keep in touch. I had not been in touch really with Louis during "Hulk" and I think that would have been helpful. I hope to be in contact with directors in the future.”

“Mandarin is still an important figure in the Iron Man universe. We have an interesting take on him that allows us to incorporate the whole pantheon of villains. The whole 10 Rings thing in IM 1 was a good tease for it.”

“I focus mostly on story and character. I put a great value on emotion, humor and natural dialogue. The effects are fun to explore in original ways, but without a strong story, they mean nothing.”

Read all of it right here.

This whole chat room interview idea is really awesome. I wish they could do this more often. It’s definitely an innovative way of using online media to connect fans to those who bring characters like Iron Man to life on the big screen. Good stuff!