Variety's confirmed the story, so I think it's time to start getting excited about this. Favrea is totally headed in the right direction.
To those who say people wouldn't look; they wouldn't be interested; they're too complacent, indifferent and insulated, I can only reply: There is, in one reporter's opinion, considerable evidence against that contention. But even if they are right, what have they got to lose? Because if they are right, and this instrument is good for nothing but to entertain, amuse and insulate, then the tube is flickering now and we will soon see that the whole struggle is lost. This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and it can even inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise it is merely wires, and lights, in a box.-Edward R. Murrow
Hmm...a handsome, alcoholic playboy type playing a handsome, alcoholic playboy type? DING DING DING!!! We've got a winner!
Of all the rumored names to be taking the Iron Man mantle, I can't believe that no one ever thought of Downey, who couldn't have been a more obvious (and perfect!) selection! And that's without even mentioning that he bears a close resemblance to Tony Stark. I am officially excited now!
And the best part? He's NOT Tom Cruise! Huzzah!
(edited by It's False on 29.9.06 0119) TEN YEARS AGO IN WRESTLING HISTORY: SEPTEMBER 1996 WWF: Shawn Michaels d. Mankind at Mind Games, one of the 90's best matches. Also, some guy named Steve Austin made it his personal mission to bring Bret Hart back to the ring.
WCW: The nWo prevailed in War Games with the help of a Fake Sting. The real Sting walked out on WCW, kicking off one of the biggest angles in the company's history.
Um, no. No. This doesn't seem like perfect casting. Downey is a breezy actor in the best sense of the word, and I never pictured Stark as a lighthearted kind of guy. He's, in my Iron Man reading experience, always been a cold fish, a doggedly focused guy with very little humor and a readiness to fight. Just what kind of Iron Man are we going to see? Quirky, scatterbrained, snarky? This is a direction I wouldn't have considered, and it makes my head cock to the side.
"To be the man, you gotta beat demands." -- The Lovely Mrs. Tracker
I think Downey's a pretty good choice. I could see some others that I think might fill the role - Viggo Mortenson comes to mind, as does Christian Bale.
For Mandarin - do we want to go Jack Kirby Mandarin? Jackie Chan.
Later? Would Jet Li be too much to ask?
We'll be back right after order has been restored here in the Omni Center.
Originally posted by Matt TrackerUm, no. No. This doesn't seem like perfect casting. Downey is a breezy actor in the best sense of the word, and I never pictured Stark as a lighthearted kind of guy. He's, in my Iron Man reading experience, always been a cold fish, a doggedly focused guy with very little humor and a readiness to fight. Just what kind of Iron Man are we going to see? Quirky, scatterbrained, snarky? This is a direction I wouldn't have considered, and it makes my head cock to the side.
Downey's not breezy. He's charming, which is what Stark is, but he's certainly got his fair share of dramatic heft in the repertoire. And bear in mind that this is pre-accident, pre-suit Stark we're talking about here. He's an arms dealer, he's gonna be smooth and witty.
Also, Chow Yun Fat for the Mandarin.
To those who say people wouldn't look; they wouldn't be interested; they're too complacent, indifferent and insulated, I can only reply: There is, in one reporter's opinion, considerable evidence against that contention. But even if they are right, what have they got to lose? Because if they are right, and this instrument is good for nothing but to entertain, amuse and insulate, then the tube is flickering now and we will soon see that the whole struggle is lost. This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and it can even inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise it is merely wires, and lights, in a box.-Edward R. Murrow
Downey worked hard to get the role, getting in shape and even growing a goatee like the one Stark sports in the comic books.
TEN YEARS AGO IN WRESTLING HISTORY: SEPTEMBER 1996 WWF: Shawn Michaels d. Mankind at Mind Games, one of the 90's best matches. Also, some guy named Steve Austin made it his personal mission to bring Bret Hart back to the ring.
WCW: The nWo prevailed in War Games with the help of a Fake Sting. The real Sting walked out on WCW, kicking off one of the biggest angles in the company's history.
When I first heard about it I was like "WHAT?" then I started thinking about and it seems like a great choice. You have someone who had personal problems like Tony Stark and can draw from it. Iron Man is like Marvels Batman but with better technology. He has to have this playboy side just to keep his reputation but underneath it's all demons. And when he is in that suit he totally changes his personality.
With the island being the only place with a casualty rate higher than Iraq, I'd applaud Sayid for noticing it was high time they became pro-active and built graves in advance. By the way, the obvious favorite for the secret is that Kate's preggo.