Cloneme Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Read on Newsarama this morning. http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=85852 By MattBrady at Newsarama.com ROBERT DOWNEY JR. CAST AS TONY STARK And we’ve got a Tony Stark. The news broke last night, and hit the trades this morning – Robert Downey Jr. will play Tony Stark/Iron Man in the upcoming film version of the Marvel comic series. At his MySpace Iron Man Movie Group, director Jon Favreau wrote as the news was breaking: “It is true. Robert Downey Jr. is Tony Stark. I am about as excited as I can be. I saw what he can do and he is extremely enthusiastic about playing Stark. I can say with absolute certainty that there is no better choice. The humor and emotional dimension he brings truly raises the bar on this project. Get ready.” As reported previously, the film will be the first feature to be produced independently by Marvel Entertainment and distributed by Paramount. As The Hollywood Reporter describes the plot: Downey will portray Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Using his intelligence and ingenuity, Stark instead builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. Upon his return to the U.S., he uncovers a plot with global implications and must don his armor and protect the world. The screenplay is written by Art Marcum & Matt Holloway and Mark Fergus & Hawk Ostby. Filming is slated to begin in February, and the movie is scheduled for a May 2, 2008 opening. Marvel's press release for the casting reads: Academy Award® Nominee Robert Downey Jr. will take on the role of one of Marvel's greatest Super Heroes, signing on as the title character for Marvel Studios' highly-anticipated IRON MAN. This project, the first feature film to be produced independently by Marvel Entertainment, will launch into theaters May 2, 2008. The film is being directed by Jon Favreau and will be distributed by Paramount Pictures. Downey is widely recognized as one of Hollywood's most versatile actors. Nominated for an Oscar® for his extraordinary portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in Chaplin, Downey has been featured in more than 50 films. His upcoming credits include Fur (co-starring Nicole Kidman), A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, and the David Fincher film Zodiac. He has also recently been seen in such films as: A Scanner Darkly, The Shaggy Dog, Good Night, and Good Luck, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Gothika, The Singing Detective and Wonder Boys. Based upon Marvel's iconic Super Hero, IRON MAN tells the story of Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. Upon his return to America, Tony must come to terms with his past. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man. "Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most talented and acclaimed actors of this generation. His versatility sets him apart and makes him an ideal fit to play such a complex character as Iron Man. We could not think of another actor better suited to bring one of Marvel's crown jewels to the big screen and be the centerpiece of our first independently produced feature," said Kevin Feige, President of Production, Marvel Studios. Marvel Studios is currently casting all supporting roles. Filming is slated to begin in Los Angeles in February 2007. IRON MAN will be produced by Mr. Feige and Avi Arad. Executive Producers are Michael Helfant, Ari Arad, Mr. Favreau, Louis D'Esposito and Peter Billingsley. Mr. Downey is represented by CAA. ********************* I can see it. I'm not disappointed. See! -Cloneme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdyCarter Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Good choice IMO, much better than that religious loon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloneme Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 Good choice IMO, much better than that religious loon George W Bush?....... Mel Gibson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Good choice IMO, much better than that religious loon Jim Caviezel? And apparently Terrence Howard is "in talks" to play Jim Rhodes/War Machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 George W Bush?....... Jim Caviezel? I think he means that its better than a couch-jumping, placenta-eating Iron Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloneme Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 Ahhhh, Tom Cruise. DUH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdyCarter Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 We have a winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloneme Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 And apparently Terrence Howard is "in talks" to play Jim Rhodes/War Machine. Yeah that's what it says on imdb. Good choice though I hope he gets it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antacost Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I couldn't imagine an actor better suited for the role than RDJr. I'm excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazing.JL Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I just don't know about RDJR. He's a good actor and versitile enough. Let's see what "Ironman Fan" TBT has to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 RDjr gets my thumbs up... I hadn't really thought of him but yep I think he'll work nicely. Heck he's even done the drunk thing for real! no need for acting there! I'm pretty excited about this movie although the 4 writers thing does worry me! T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloneme Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 RDjr gets my thumbs up... I hadn't really thought of him but yep I think he'll work nicely. Heck he's even done the drunk thing for real! no need for acting there! I'm pretty excited about this movie although the 4 writers thing does worry me! T. I read somewhere that apparently, they are leaving the alcoholism for the sequel....hmmmmmm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 RDjr gets my thumbs up... I hadn't really thought of him but yep I think he'll work nicely. Heck he's even done the drunk thing for real! no need for acting there! T. Hey I can do the drunk thing too. Pick me. Pick me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I made this using Copycat Vigilante's Ultimate Iron Man design. I think RDJr. looks good as a Minimate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Hey I can do the drunk thing too. Pick me. Pick me! Lol but you're look really stupid with the little tash!! T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombieboyfiend Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I read somewhere that apparently, they are leaving the alcoholism for the sequel....hmmmmmm.. Apparently he was thinking he need to get started practicing for the sequel early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Jon Favreau told Wizard he wanted an unknown... Stupid Hollywood... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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