Well hot damn… wouldn’t this be something. Being on something of a hot streak with Sin City and now all the acclaim he’s so rightfully been getting for “The Wrestler”, it looks like Mikey Rourke could be appearing in his first major studio film in ages. Which major studio film? How about Iron Man 2 as the bad guy!!!
The folks over at Variety give us this:
Rourke is in discussions to play a villain described as Tony Stark’s Russian alter ego, a heavily tattooed bruiser who is in the arms trade and battles Iron Man in his own nuclear-powered armored suit. Actor Sam Rockwell is in negotiations to play another villian in the pic.
The script — which is still being written — is a guarded secret, but speculation is that villain is likely comicbook nemesis Crimson Dynamo.
I always say: “It’s never a mistake to add talent”. This my friends, would be no mistake. Rourke is an insanely gifted actor and his addition would make a wonderful gift to the fans.
My one worry in all of this is Rourke’s reputation for being something of an asshole. It’s known that one of the reasons director Jon Favreau wanted Terrance Howard out of Iron Man 2 was because he had a hard time getting along with him. I wonder if Rourke can keep things in check or if there would be problems. Here’s hoping for the best.
What is the name of the bad guy on iron man 2 ?what villian is he?
He was fantastic in The Wrestler, but damn his face looks like a nuke went off and a fridge flew through his head.
It was posted already…sorry.
If this wasn’t posted I just read @ Hollywood Reporter that Rockwell would play Justin Hammer and Rourke wouldbe the inked russian, as described above, that turns into/becomes Whiplash? I am not farmiliar with either of these villans as I haven’t read the Iron Man back issues yet but they seem b- list to me.
I thought Mandarin was confirmed as the villain…are there possibly going to be two now?
Your right on the fact that Rourke can be a loose cannon. That can be a problem on a big studio film like Iron Man 2. Hopefully he will be a team player.
Chuck
Wow my excitement for Iron Man 2 keeps getting higher and higher. Maby It’ll be like Batman were the first one is a surprsise starer and the second on eblows everyone away.
I agree with Darren.
In fact, I think this lends itself perfectly to a sequel. I thinkit would be cool to see BOTH Crymson Dynamo 1 and 2 (I think Rourke would fit best as 1) in the same story. I.E.- Crymson Dynamo 1 defects to the US (to work for Tony), leaving 2 to enter the story (along with Black Widow) to steal the armor and kill 1… leaves room for a sequel AND introduces Black Widow for the Avengers movie.
I also really like the idea of physically stealing the armor, which up until now has sort of been specific to its owner.
Agreed! I could not agree with you more on Mandarin. They really need to try to steer clear of that one.
And as for your mention of Captain America and the possible villains, I think, since they are doing it in WWII, it really should be Red Skull, but that could just be me though…
yup
aahhh i kinda like dynamo better lol
but whiplash rules dude! id like either one!
just please no mandarin…gosh
Hazmat,
Really?! I thought it was like there were two conflicting reports…I hope this all gets cleared up.
I’m totally leaning towards Whiplash on this one, but really, Mickey fits these two roles perfectly, so I really could care less.
Yeah, HR is saying Whiplash. However, if HR is true, it would be the Ultimates version. I’m actually leaning towards Variety here, because while there were several Crimson Dynamos throughout the years, Dynamo does open itself up more to more SHIELD involvement and loose ties to Black Widow down the road.
As for Sam Rockwell- “the second villain” before folks get the wrong idea, that’s supposedly Justin Hammer.
JOSH
hey man thats great!
whiplash rules too..it says there theyre BOTH going to be in the movie though…which is awesome(hehehe not ONE word about the mandarin)
Hold on though, The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that it will not be Crimson Dynamo, but Whiplash instead, which is NOT a guy in a suit… Here’s the article from /film.
http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/01/07/mickey-rourke-cast-in-iron-man-2/
now heres to hoping that my other villain predictions also come true:
THOR: ymir and surtur
HULK (if sequel): cobalt man, and the whole bad guys team thats lead by the guy with the big brain
CAPTAIN AMERICA: red skull, scarecrow and the guy with the purple kkk uniform that has an H on it
also- i request a moonknight movie at once
Sounds good to me.
YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! DYNAMOOOO!!!
and i agree 200% with john
melbye, its either him, or the freaking mandarin….who might still be in it..most of his villains are armored dudes =/ (unless you count radioactive man…but hes more of a hulk villain or x men)
but ive been BEGGING to have dynamo in it!!! i hope its crimson dynamo #2 not #1
OH dude this just fucking made my day
are you serious?
i know i begged and hoped for this to happen and knew that dynamo is the SICKEST ironman villain…..but i DOUBTED theyd actually make this happen!
Hey man,
But what else is he going to fight?
No problem with the casting, but another villain in a armor suit