Iron Man
Iron Man is an upcoming 2008 superhero
film based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Iron Man. The film is directed
by Jon Favreau and stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man, and is the
first film independently produced by Marvel Studios.
Robert Downey Jr -. Tony Stark / Iron Man
Terrence Howard - Jim Rhodes
Gwyneth Paltrow - Virginia 'Pepper' Potts
Jeff Bridges - Obadiah Stane / Iron Monger
other cast:
Samuel L. Jackson - Nick Fury
Leslie Bibb - Christine Everhart
Shaun Toub - Yin-Sen
Clark Gregg
- Agent Phil Coulson
Stan Lee
Bill Smitrovich - General
Gabriel
Ghostface Killah - Dubai Tycoon
Faran Tahir
- Raza
Weapons designer Tony Stark is in Afghanistan to introduce his
new missile design to the Air Force until the unit he is traveling with is attacked
and Stark is taken hostage. Injured by shrapnel embedded near his heart, his captors
order him to assemble a missile for them, giving him access to a workshop. He
puts his creativity to use by assembling a bulletproof set of power armor, complete
with pacemaker and flamethrowers, and uses it to free himself. Back at home, he
becomes Iron Man, developing a flying suit with red and gold scheme and advanced
weapon capabilities. Stark faces the Iron Monger.
Robert Downey Jr.
as Tony Stark / Iron Man: A billionaire industrialist who builds the ultimate
technological suit. Favreau originally planned to cast a newcomer in the role,
but cast Downey, who is a big fan of the comic book. Favreau said that Downey's
own personal problems, including cocaine abuse, made him an appropriate choice
for the part.
Terrence Howard as Lt. Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes:
A pilot who befriends Stark when Iron Man saves his life after a plane crash left
him stranded behind enemy lines. He is the liaison between Stark's Enterprises
and the military in the department of acquisitions. Howard's casting in the role
was part of long-term planning, as Favreau felt he could play War Machine. Howard
prepared for the role by visiting Nellis Air Force Base on March 16, 2007, where
he observed HH-60 Pave Hawk rescue helicopters and F-22 Raptors.
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Virginia "Pepper" Potts: Stark's personal secretary. Paltrow went
to the source material, reading many of her husband's comic books.
Jeff Bridges
as Obadiah Stane / Iron Monger: Tony Stark's mentor, and now his main business
rival. ] Bridges read some of the comics, and enjoyed shaving his hair off for
the role, which was something he always wanted to do.
Shaun Toub as Yin Sen:
Stark's fellow captive in Afghanistan.
Leslie Bibb as Christine Everhart:
A "fast-talking" reporter.
Bill Smitrovich in an unnamed role.
Samuel
L. Jackson as Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Gerard Sanders as Tony Stark's
father.
Actress Hilary Swank will have a cameo in the film. Iron Man co-creator
Stan Lee will also cameo, where he appears with three blonde women and is mistaken
for Hugh Hefner by Tony Stark. Rapper and Iron Man fan Ghostface Killah also has
a cameo. The director himself also has a cameo. Favreau announced the Mandarin
as the film's villain at Comic-Con International on July 22, 2006. After filming,
Favreau compared the Mandarin to Sauron in The Lord of the Rings, in that his
role is a menacing presence rather than a physical antagonist.
The film was shot primarily in California, with production based at the Playa Vista in the former Hughes Company soundstages. Favreau said he rejected the East Coast setting of the comic books as many superhero films were set there, and wanted to avoid repetition in his film. For filming, Favreau preferred improvisation in dialogue scenes, calling back to his Altman influence. Jeff Bridges noted, "I know Jon is very interested in grounding it as much in reality as he possibly can."[
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