Shane Black is directing Iron Man 3
Jon Favreau, who directed Iron Man and Iron Man 2, will be tied up with Magic Kingdom for Disney.
Shane Black is primarily known as a screenwriter, although it isn't known if he will pen the script for Iron Man 3. However, Shane Black did direct star Robert Downey Jr. in the 2005 movie Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.
No production schedule was given for Iron Man 3 yet.
Iron Man 3 comes to theaters May 3rd, 2013 and stars Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Ben Kingsley, Jessica Chastain, James Badge Dale. The film is directed by Shane Black.
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Emmytt
lets hope he doesn't f*ck it up
1 year agoby @emmyttFlag
T.Clark
I haven't seen Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, but couldn't they have done better?
1 year agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Mutant
I think it was a combination of things of why John left.
Shane will be a great replacement since I've seen one of his films.
1 year agoby @zenderFlag
Brandon Scott Todd
I like this pick of Shane Black as the Director. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was a great, humorous film filled with witty dialogue. I know that Black will be able to fill the void of Jon Favreau's departure.
1 year agoby @brandon-scott-toddFlag
bud2fresh
Not surprised these are RDJ movies and i'm cool with that as long as there is still some continuity there after the Avengers.
1 year agoby @bud2freshFlag
Messenger
I liked IM2 but it lost a lot of it's charm, sorry if this has been stated in previous posts. I;m not reading all that. HAHHA
1 year agoby @messengerFlag
Dan
I don't really care if Happy Hogan doesn't return. He was just the driver lol. Pretty minor and forgettable/unnecessary to drive the story forward :P
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
Barkx
@narrator Some great points listed below.
I was disappointed with how QUICK the final fight was between Iron Man, War Machine & Whiplash. But I loved, loved, LOVED the dialog and all the little character's idiosyncrasies & interactions... "Oh, I see I lost BOTH the kids in the divorce..." So funny!
If it is true that RDJ has got final say in who is appointed director, then I have FAITH in his judgement... Not sure about the alleged feud between Favreau & RDJ, but I hope that Favreau returns as Happy Hogan!
Iron Man was fantastic! Iron Man 2 was great! Looking forward to seeing what Iron Man 3 brings to the franchise!
1 year agoby @barkxFlag
Dan
I'm all for another Iron Man. We need to see him fight Mandarin. The animated movie was great, and if they can come close to that, I'd love it.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
ejk1
The easter eggs have to be there to move the Avengers theme along. Favreau knew that these things were going to be leading to The Avengers, so for him or Downey for that matter to get upset about them is quite ridiculous.
As for anyone that thinks IM3 is unnecessary, you're wrong. Marvel has created a way to thread their movies together, with The Avengers being the lynchpin. The individual movies are needed to set up the team movies.
1 year agoby @ejk1Flag
Dan
I can go for this I suppose.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
Messenger
Yeah, I am not really understanding why everyone is hating this pairing. Just about everything Black has done has been really good. I am REALLY excited for this.
1 year agoby @messengerFlag
mikehd
this is some bull shtt
1 year agoby @mikehdFlag
Zdarth
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Can you guess how I feel about this douche
1 year agoby @zdarthFlag
moviegeek
He's got Lethal Weapon under his belt. A good track record to build upon this lighter comic book fare. Good choice.
1 year agoby @moviegeekFlag
ignitedspade
I would think Superhero movies in general would be a thousand times better, if the studios bucked up and realized that a 2 and a half hour movie isn't bad. Personally, If they needed a whole 2.5 or even 3 hours to fit all character developments, fight scenes, etc. I would be down for it. I hate going to see a Superhero movie and have it be a mere 1 hour 40 minutes tops. Just give us a huge epic 3 hour movie we wont forget.
Which speaking of, I really really hope the Avengers will be a 2.5-3 hour movie.
1 year agoby @ignitedspadeFlag
Ensigndesign
@slysnide I agree. I think the easter eggs actually added to the film. I know they did for me.
1 year agoby @ensigndesignFlag
slysnide
@ensigndesign & @bane5000: RDJ was also upset with the final cut as Favreau apparently used some takes or scenes he didn't like. So it was a two way street there. Apparently Superhero films allow the star more authority off the set than with regular films. The Avengers' Easter Eggs didn't really distract ot detract from the plot though to the point where Favreau should be upset about it. Oh well.
1 year agoby @slysnideFlag
Ensigndesign
@bane5000 I thought you would have some more info on that. Thnx!
I am really disappointed that Favreau is being replaced by the wimpy guy from Predator.
1 year agoby @ensigndesignFlag
Bane5000
@ensigndesign...Thats wat i read on several websites, that Favreau was unhappy with the outcome of the film due to marvel interferring to much in the production and wanting it to be very Avengers related with all the easter eggs, which Favreau felt took away from the movie he wanted to make and both he and RDJ were dissapointed with the film and it strained there friendship
1 year agoby @bane5000Flag
Ensigndesign
@TheNarrator I read (maybe on here) that Favreau and Robert Downey Jr had some major disagreements and ended up hating each other at the end of IM2 and that is the reason Favreau dropped out of IM3. Do or anyone know if there is any truth to that?
1 year agoby @ensigndesignFlag
MovieWiz001
oh and Peter Jackson
1 year agoby @moviewiz001Flag
MovieWiz001
Jon no! Why can't everybody stick with 3, it always ends up with some replacements. Sam Raimi made it.
1 year agoby @moviewiz001Flag
slysnide
As if "The Magic Kingdom" is the reason Favreau's not directing this.
1 year agoby @slysnideFlag
ZanyZap
I can dig it. I enjoyed Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.
1 year agoby @zanyzapFlag
Kinetic
I loved Iron Man 2!
I didn't watch ANY trailers or TV spots so i didn't have anything ruined.
Ever since Star Wars Episode 2 Attack of the Clones, i haven't watched any trailers for anything if i can help it. Except for in the cinema, and even then i try not to watch/listen.
1 year agoby @KineticFlag
Brian
Shane Black = Robocop 3. Nuff said.
1 year agoby @brianFlag
CUPID
@pjwolsker I,m sure he wont.
1 year agoby @cupidFlag
Furankisan
@narrator Great Points! Quick questions: Rumour also had it that Jackson didn't want just a 'cameo' but more scenes hence another reason for Aventures plug? Downey brought in Justin, you think Downey brought in Shane? And yes last act sucked. All that built up for Rourke and was completely wasted at the end. Looking at Sin City with Commentary with Rodriguez and Miller and can't believe the IM2 studio would let such an actor of his caliber go to waste.
1 year agoby @frank-ballFlag
Pjwolsker
im down. they've worked together before so it might not be to bad. but quick question... will John Favreau still play that guy from the Iron Man movies?
1 year agoby @pjwolskerFlag