"On E!'s post show at the red carpet of some party, Jon Favreau said that Fox exercised its [Gulliver's Travels] option on Emily Blunt, and that she definitely won't be in Iron Man 2. The reporter was chatting with Favreau and asking about what he can tell them about Iron Man 2. He said Mickey Rourke isn't officially cast but that he is a fan. Then she asked about Emily and Favreau said that about Fox exercising their option, which I hadn't heard before. I thought they were still trying to make it work. He said he was disappointed but didn't say anything about Scarlett Johansson replacing her or anyone else taking the role."
We'll surely keep you posted on any other casting or other news for Iron Man 2 as soon as we have more information.
Iron Man 2 was released May 7th, 2010 and stars Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, Samuel L. Jackson, Clark Gregg. The film is directed by Jon Favreau.
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Vamp
I haven't lost any faith in this movie, VIS. I'm just saying that I think Blunt should've gotten the role. If they can pick someone else fit for the role, then so be it. I just had my heart set on Blunt is all.
3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
T.Clark
Thanks, Shelley
It's not bad luck. There's casting rumors on almost every major film. People take it seriously(and I'm not excluding myself) because they're excited, but the fact of the matter is, this happens on a hell of a lot more movies than just Iron Man 2. You know who they were considering before Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler? Nic f*cking Cage. You know who they were considering for Iron Man before Robert Downey Jr. and Jon F came along? Tom Cruise. They never happened and it's good they didn't. Jon will make good out of this. Mickey Rourke and Emily Blunt were just names made public by the media that jumped the gun. The TDK sequel has had how many casting rumors now that were supposedly "confirmed?" Iron Man 2 will and should get made
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Black Rain
Maybe they shouldn't make Iron Man 2.
It just seems like everyone's been having bad luck on the whole thing.
3 years agoby @black-rainFlag
Shelley
I agree with you VIS 100%.
3 years agoby @shelleyFlag
T.Clark
I'm JUST saying it's NOT a big deal and people shouldn't be losing faith in this movie ALREADY...completely ridiculous. You have to think about the on screen chemistry between the actors. Think about Downey's performance and his actual attitude...they aren't that far apart. If they're planning on going the "bad girl agent who seduces Tony" path, then Scarlett would be the better choice. She has the star power and appearance to fit in with the rest of the heavy hitters making up the cast. Even if they don't pick her...whatever. The point is that it's stupid to lose faith in this movie so soon when these actors weren't even confirmed or signed on
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
-comrade-
I'm just waiting for some solid news. When will they have the script locked in/ do they already?
3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
outlaw Returns
I quess you're right,but the title has a question mark at the end so it made me think it was still a rumor.
3 years agoby @memo17Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Bummers man.
3 years agoby @narratorFlag
Vamp
outlaw..... This article states that Blunt is definitely NOT getting this..... Did you READ the article?
3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
outlaw Returns
I hope Blunt does get this, and I do like Scarlett but not for this.I just hope IM2 comes out good.
3 years agoby @memo17Flag
Comrade
I agree Vamp. Blunt is a great choice.
3 years agoby @august22Flag
Vamp
Yeah VIS because my opinion is always based on stuff I liked, isn't it? (And in case you didn't know, this was sarcasm).
I know enough about the character from Wikipedia and my "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance" game to know that she's a great choice.
3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
HAPPYJACK
IS THIS REALLY SO BAD?
3 years agoby @happyjackFlag
T.Clark
...I don't think Fox is involved in this. Iron Man 2 is produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount...no mention of Fox. Besides, if Fox was involved, this wouldn't have anything to do with them. In case you hadn't noticed, the Watchmen law suit is over, so you can stop blaming them for stuff they didn't do. Fox are *ssholes but they haven't touched Iron Man
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
BODYTEMPLE
ITS F*CKING FOX, IS IT ME OR EVERY TIME FOX COMES TO LIGHT THEY HAVE THE FOX HAND IN F*CKING UP SOMETHING GOOD.
3 years agoby @bodytempleFlag
ALor2
c'mon stop all this re-casting bullsh*t and get it together!!! just film it already!!!
3 years agoby @champ2Flag
Cap25
have a little faith in marvel. If there's one thing they've shown in Iron Man and TIH its to not doubt their casting.
3 years agoby @cap25Flag
Comrade
Yeah, i like Cheadle too, ever since Meteor Man. But Scar Jo could never pull this off, frankly, i don't think she's that great. A little overrated if you ask me.
3 years agoby @august22Flag
T.Clark
Meh, no biggie. Jon knows what he's doing, it'll still turn out great. Cheadle will do better than Howard and he's likely to become War Machine anyway. Vamp, you're only basing your assumption that she'd be perfect for the role on the fact you liked her in The Devil Wears Prada, or any other movie you've seen her in. You haven't read any comics so it's hard to say she'd be perfect...Just saying. I want to clarify for the staff that I wasn't blatantly bashing someone there. Seriously guys, this isn't a big deal. I would've been happy either way. Hopefully if they cast Scar Jo she can pull the accent off, but I think Downey and her chemistry on set will be better than his and Blunt's would have been.
To sum things up: I think it's kinda ridiculous to lose faith in this movie so soon. These people weren't even confirmed by the sounds of it, the entertainment websites just jumped the gun. By that logic, the only real big change in the cast is Terrence Howard, but you shouldn't worry about that, cuz Cheadle is gonna do just as good, probably better. Jon F is sure to cast people of equal or better value. Hell, Rourke could still sign on cuz he wasn't officially cast. Like I said: jumping the gun.
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Comrade
I hope so. The first one was great. My favorite second favorite Marvel character behind Blade.
3 years agoby @august22Flag
ed_wood
I'm not worried, it will turn out awesome.
3 years agoby @ed-woodFlag
Comrade
First i hear the bad news about Howard, then Rourke isn't apart of it, now Blunt.
3 years agoby @august22Flag
Cap25
i have the utmost faith in this movie. Things workout like this for a reason, im sure we will have one hell of a movie. As long as John Favreau and Robert Downey Jr are there i am there.
3 years agoby @cap25Flag
Diaigma
So it's official. I wonder who'll come in next.
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Phatlightning
yea, what you meant to say is the sequel is going to hell in a hand-basket.
3 years agoby @sxers2k1Flag
Vamp
Sucks... I think that Emily Blunt would be PERFECT for this role.
3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
Twisted Smile (The Untold Smile)
Things are going a little rough,but it will calm down.
3 years agoby @twistedsmileFlag