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Downey Jr., Favreau & Cheadle Suit Up for The Avengers!

Source:Marvel Entertainment

October 28, 2008

Marvel Studios has sent out the following two-part production update for Iron Man 2 and The Avengers!

ROBERT DOWNEY JR. AND JON FAVREAU SUIT UP FOR MARVEL STUDIOS' THE AVENGERS AND IRON MAN 2

As part of his four picture deal with Marvel Studios, Robert Downey Jr. is appearing as Tony Stark in THE AVENGERS motion picture, as well as reprising his starring role as the larger-than-life leading character in IRON MAN 2. Jon Favreau will return to direct the sequel to the blockbuster IRON MAN, which to date has grossed over $578 million worldwide, as well as executive produce THE AVENGERS.

Academy Award® nominee Downey was most recently seen in the summer comedy blockbuster TROPIC THUNDER starring opposite Ben Stiller and Jack Black. Before Iron Man, he was best known for his film roles in KISS KISS BANG BANG, WONDER BOYS and CHAPLIN, the film for which he was nominated for an Oscar®.

In addition to directing the first IRON MAN, Favreau has previously directed ELF, ZATHURA: A SPACE ADVENTURE and MADE. He is also well known for writing and starring in SWINGERS. He will next be seen acting in FOUR CHRISTMASES, I LOVE YOU MAN and COUPLES RETREAT.

DON CHEADLE WILL STAR AS RHODEY IN IRON MAN 2

Marvel Studios is pleased today to confirm that an agreement has been finalized with award-winning actor Don Cheadle to take on the role of Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes in Marvel's IRON MAN 2 due in theaters on May 7, 2010. In casting Cheadle, Marvel replaces Terrence Howard who appeared in the role of Rhodey in IRON MAN.

Cheadle is also signed on to perform the same role in THE AVENGERS and subsequent installments of the IRON MAN franchise.

"We are very excited about working with the extraordinarily talented Don Cheadle as we expand the role of Rhodey in Iron Man 2. It has already become apparent as we prep the movie for production, that the dynamic between Robert and Don will take Iron Man 2 to new heights," said Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios.

Cheadle is best known for his Oscar® nominated lead performance in HOTEL RWANDA as well as his role as Basher Tarr in the OCEAN'S franchise, CRASH and SWORDFISH.

Based on Marvel's iconic Super Hero, IRON MAN 2 continues the story of this summer's box office blockbuster IRON MAN, the first feature film produced independently by Marvel Studios. IRON MAN 2 will be produced by Marvel Studios' President, Kevin Feige, and executive produced by Louis D'Esposito, Jon Favreau, Stan Lee, David Maisel and Denis Stewart.

In a movie event, THE AVENGERS will bring together the super hero team of Marvel Comics characters for the first time ever, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk and more, as they are forced to band together to battle the biggest foe they've ever faced.

The highly anticipated sequel to IRON MAN will be released in theatres on May 7, 2010 and THE AVENGERS will be released July 15, 2011. Both films will be distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Cheadle is represented by UTA. Downey and Favreau are represented by CAA.

COMMENTS (87)

Posted by:

Hiroo

October 28, 2008

Don Cheadle and Terrence are 2 very different actors... this will be a confusing switch.

Posted by:

That Guy

October 28, 2008

"I hate watching g a sequel when they change characters. It just ruins the movie. You get so comfortable to a character and how an actor portrays him that when its changed, it changes the movie as well."

I agree. The change from Katie Holmes to Maggie Maggie Gyllenhaal really spelled doom for the Dark Knight. That movie would have actually been a success if they would have stuck with Mrs. Cruise.

Posted by:

Moviegoer

October 28, 2008

Don whispers Cheadle is gonna suck ass.

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"And more"

October 28, 2008

I can't believe no one has mentioned this yet. The biggest new reveal in this article!

"including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk AND MORE"

what other heroes might we see? very cool and interesting that there may be more heroes in it.

Posted by:

Ezan08

October 28, 2008

I like Don Cheadle, but I HATE it when a franchises continuity is ruined. I loved both of Marvel's recent productions, Iron Man and Hulk, but I begin to question their jugdement when they almost don't bring Jon Favreau back and then cut Terrence Howard by surprise, not only to the fans but to him as well.

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WHY, MARVEL! WHYYYYYYYYYYYY???!!!

October 28, 2008

no No NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Posted by:

Ben

October 28, 2008

"I agree. The change from Katie Holmes to Maggie Maggie Gyllenhaal really spelled doom for the Dark Knight."

That was a very minor character (a bit more prominent in part 2) whereas this is a major character.

Posted by:

Scottamalla

October 28, 2008

I believe it was Terrance Howard's fault that he wasn't re-signed for the sequel(s). It's all about the money, as we all know, and apparently Terry wanted too much.

Posted by:

2sday

October 28, 2008

"In a movie event, THE AVENGERS will bring...Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk *AND MORE*, as they are forced to band together to battle the biggest foe they've ever faced."

So basically, there will be more heroes, and Hulk wont be the main villain. Im glad. Hulk can definitely be a bit of a loose cannon, a bit of internal conflict within the team, but THE PRIMARY ANTAGONIST?!? No way...

Posted by:

Moviegoer

October 28, 2008

Well, at least they killed off Dawes in 2. Best part of the movie.