IRON MAN 2
Coming Soon Iron Man 2 on 2010
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| Directed by | Jon Favreau |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Kevin Feige Avi Arad |
| Written by | Screenplay: Justin Theroux Robert Downey, Jr Story: Jon Favreau (uncredited) Robert Downey, Jr. (uncredited) Comic Book: Stan Lee Larry Lieber Don Heck Jack Kirby |
| Starring | Robert Downey, Jr. Gwyneth Paltrow Don Cheadle Scarlett Johansson Sam Rockwell Mickey Rourke Samuel L. Jackson |
| Music by | John Debney |
| Cinematography | Matthew Libatique |
| Editing by | Richard Pearson Dan Lebental |
| Studio | Marvel Studios |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date(s) | United Kingdom: April 30, 2010 North America: May 7, 2010 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Preceded by | Iron Man |
| Followed by | Iron Man 3 |
Premise
In an interview with USA Today, director Jon Favreau revealed that the sequel is set six months after the events of Iron Man. Favreau also discussed how their version of Iron Man's comic book nemesis the Mandarin "allows us to incorporate the whole pantheon of villains". He also mentioned that S.H.I.E.L.D. will continue to have a major role.[2]
During development, Favreau said the film would explore Stark's alcoholism, but it would not be "the Demon in a Bottle version".[2] Downey said, while promoting the first film, that Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) would probably develop a drinking problem as he is unable to cope with his age, the effects of revealing he is Iron Man, as well as Pepper (Gwyneth Paltrow) getting a boyfriend.[3] Before filming began, Downey revealed that while the film was not an adaptation of the Demon in a Bottle storyline from the comic book series, it was more about the "interim space" between the origin and the Demon story arc.[4]
Cast
- Robert Downey, Jr. as Anthony "Tony" Stark / Iron Man: The head of Stark Industries, inventor and the film's eponymous superhero and protagonist.
- Gwyneth Paltrow as Virginia "Pepper" Potts: Stark's closest friend, budding love interest, and business partner after Pepper replaced Obadiah Stane as CEO of Stark Industries.[5]
- Don Cheadle as Lt. Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes / War Machine:[4] Cheadle is replacing Terrence Howard from the first film. Howard said, "There was no explanation, apparently the contracts that we write and sign aren't worth the paper that they're printed on, sometimes. Promises aren't kept, and good faith negotiations aren't always held up."[6] Entertainment Weekly stated Favreau did not enjoy working with Howard, often reshooting and cutting his scenes; Howard's publicist said he had a good experience playing the part, while Marvel chose not to comment. As Favreau and Theroux chose to minimize the role, Marvel came to Howard to discuss lowering his salary – Howard was the first actor hired in Iron Man and earned the largest salary of the cast. The publication stated they were unsure whether Howard's representatives left the project first or if Marvel chose to stop negotiating.[7] Theroux denied the part of the report stating "the role of War Machine was scaled back and then beefed up".[8] Cheadle only had a few hours to accept the role and did not even know what storyline Rhodes would undergo.[9] He commented he is a comic book fan, but felt there are not enough black superheroes.[10]
- Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow: An undercover spy posing as Stark's assistant.[11] Johansson was cast after a scheduling conflict forced Emily Blunt to drop out of the part.[12]
- Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer: Rockwell was considered for the role of Tony Stark in the first film, and he accepted the role of Hammer without reading the script.[13] He had never heard of the character before he was contacted about the part, and was unaware Hammer is an old man in the comics, whereas in the film he will be significantly closer to Stark's age.[14] He will perform as one of the film's prime antagonists, possibly the main one.
- Mickey Rourke as Ivan Vanko / Whiplash:[15] This version of the character also includes elements of Crimson Dynamo from the comics. In the film, he will be the son of Russian scientist Anton Vanko, who, in the comics, is the original Crimson Dynamo and creator of said armor.[16] Downey offered Rourke the part during a roundtable discussion with David Ansen at the 2009 Golden Globes, and Rourke met with Favreau and Theroux to discuss his character's role. Rourke almost dropped out of the role due to Marvel's initial salary offer of $250,000, so the studio chose to increase the deal.[17] Rourke researched for the part by visiting Butyrka prison.[18] He suggested half of the character's dialogue be in Russian.[19] Whiplash will act as the primary antagonist of the film alongside Justin Hammer.
- Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury: Jackson initially had financial problems with Marvel and was unsure about reprising the part of Fury, until they reached a deal that would entail his appearance in nine films as the character.[20]
- Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan:[21] Tony Stark's bodyguard and chauffeur.
- John Slattery as Howard Stark: Tony's father.[22]
Garry Shandling appears as Senator Stern, a senator who wants Stark to give Iron Man's armor[10][23] Paul Bettany will again voice Stark's computer, JARVIS.[24] Clark Gregg will reprise his role as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson from the first film.[25] Kate MaraBethany Cabe.[26] Olivia Munn has also landed an unspecified role in the film.[27]Stan Lee will appear as talk show host, Larry King.[28] to the government. will appear as.
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