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Robert Downey jr, Don Cheadle and Jon Favreau onboard ‘The Avengers’!
By FavaBeans | October 29, 2008
Source: Marvel Studios
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.
Marvel has also confirmed the casting of Don Cheadle 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.”
Topics: Avengers, The, Iron Man 2 | 2 Comments »
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October 29th, 2008 at 10:45 am
im glad theyre getting the ball rolling on sequels/avengers. hope it turns out great with cheadle.
October 30th, 2008 at 1:21 am
I like Cheadle, don’t get my wrong. But I had already accepted Howard in my head as Rhodey. To me, he seemed really excited about doing the sequel but got replaced. Bum rap as far as I’m concerned.