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Mickey Rourke in 'Iron Man 2'? Discuss!

Jan 7, 2009, 06:35 PM | by Joshua Rich

Categories: Comic Books, Film

Mickeyrourkeironman_l Is Mickey Rourke the next big ex-star to score a career rebound via the Iron Man franchise? He may well be. Variety is reporting that the 1980s idol -- whose long professional losing streak apparently ended with his award-baiting performance in this season's The Wrestler -- is in talks to play the bad guy ("Tony Stark's Russian alter ego") in Iron Man 2. (This comes right on the heels, of course, of news that the actor has signed on to a Sylvester Stallone action vehicle.) The sequel is due to start shooting this spring and be released in the summer of 2010. As everybody knows by now, last summer's Iron Man juiced the Hollywood career of another 1980s idol who had fallen on tough times, Robert Downey Jr.

Personally, I think this sounds like a good idea. I mean, hell, judging by this photo, Rourke kinda already resembles a comic-book baddie! Still, I hope that this excellent franchise isn't just succumbing to gimmickry. What about you? Thoughts, concerns, ovations -- bring 'em, PopWatchers!


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Michelle Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 10:33 AM EST

Ugh. Please no. I can't stand him. This, if true, puts a slight damper on my excitement for this movie.

julia Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 07:57 AM EST

God, he is a shell of his former self. In 9-1/2 weeks, he was downright hot... I know that was a long time ago, but what's with the f'd up plastic surgery? Yikes...

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matt2 Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 11:15 PM EST

I think he's a great choice for another snarky type superhero or an evil villian. He carries that persona so well in his life off screen whether he means to do it or not, and I quite sure he'll be able to knock that out of the park when it time to deliver on-screen.

Dixie Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 11:00 PM EST

This is not the hottie from 9 1/2 Weeks and Angel Heart. I refuse to accept it. The real Mickey Rourke must be buried at Neverland ranch with the real Michael Jackson. That's the only logical explanation.

Buns and Chou Chou Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 10:58 PM EST

whoa, that guy look wack.

marko65 Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 10:47 PM EST

Suitably hideous.
Perfect choice.

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Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 09:01 PM EST

Glad he's making a comeback...but he is hideous looking. Sorry. That man is hard to look at.

tsgarp Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 08:35 PM EST

so, tell me again how mr. one note terrance howard (replaced by a much more talented don cheadle) is a better actor than mickey rourke.

suge Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 08:21 PM EST

So they axe Terence Howard, a great actor who happened to sorta act like a jerk during filming, and then they hire a lesser talent who happens to have a reputation for being completely insufferable? They're asking for trouble. That is going to be one ugly set.

mister f Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 07:08 PM EST

If he is going to be in the movie, please cover up his fugly plastic surgery botched face up!

Snarf Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 07:00 PM EST

QED

Zakry Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 06:59 PM EST

How is one movie a "cool franchise" yet?

elr Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 06:58 PM EST

I can't stand him!!!!

marko Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 06:51 PM EST

cool, crimson dynamo I believe ... just hope they don't give him a cheesy awful russian accent like cate blanchett in indy 4


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