ComicBookMovie.com Start A Fansite!
You are not currently logged in. Login

More from Don Cheadle on Iron Man 2

Don Cheadle says that he didn't work as much as it might appear when Iron Man 2 comes out, thanks to his stuntman and CGI!
If you're a loyal CBMer, or you just like to follow Iron Man 2 news, than Don Cheadle's recent statements to MovieFone at last Thursday's Ante Up for Africa event to benefit Darfur charities are nothing new. In fact, he said virtually the same things during my interview with him at Comic-Con and in a separate interview back in August.

But, for those who missed those articles, or for those who are just getting turned on to CBM now, Cheadle had this to say about playing the role of James "Rhodey" Rhodes in Iron Man 2:

"The special effects, the amount of things that happen, the amount of CGI...it's like getting to play with the best toys at the best level.

"I think the character that I play, my CGI character worked as much as I worked. The stuntman worked as much as I worked. It's a huge undertaking. It was great. It was a really different experience than I have worked on before. Robert [Downey Jr.] is a great guy to work with. Jon Favreau, everybody is quality. It's a lot of fun, the series."


The series? Since he wasn't in the first Iron Man, is he referring to reprising the role of War Machine in The Avengers? Cheadle didn't want to talk about The Avengers, saying that it was "down the road."

About the controversy surrounding his addition to the cast, replacing Terrence Howard, Cheadle said:

"The sort of ancillary buzz around it was kind of weird, kind of strange. Terrence is a friend of mine. But the actual playing it, I just felt like it was my role. I wasn't made to feel like I had to sort of take care of what was done before. I really feel like I could make it my own."
14 Yes
1 No
Brent Sprecher
10/31/2009
MovieFone

DISCLAIMER: This posting was submitted by a user of the site not from Comic Book Movie editorial staff. All users have acknowledged and agreed that the submission of their content is in compliance with our Terms of Use. For removal of copyrighted material, please contact us HERE.

30 Comments



I'm kinda glad he got the role now, though i still like HOWARD, CHEADLE has passion for the part and that good news for everybody!!

Cant wait to see him as WAR MACHINE!
LEEE777 - 10/31/2009, 2:04 AM
YEP! he will rock war machine!
WarNoodle - 10/31/2009, 2:29 AM
Cheadle is more than a competent actor, and he should undoubtedly bring the emotional acting depth that Terrance Howard is not capable of. Combine that with the awesome suit, and you've got a winner. This was an excellent choice. With the success of Iron Man, I think he will not need to go to any payday loan store.
GeraldE - 10/31/2009, 3:10 AM
hey could somebody post on that poll that i'm a girl? the article won't load right on my computer.
Mileena16 - 10/31/2009, 6:15 AM
i dont know if you guys seen this but heres a funny interview of Jamie Foxx imitating Terrence Howard acting ability.

Hilarious video of Jamie Foxx Imitates Terrence Howard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPIDBEaoov4
jazzman - 10/31/2009, 7:24 AM
i think he'll make a MUCH better rhodey. howard was too much of a nancy pants in the last one. when i saw it in theatres, he was the ONLY thing i was disappointed by. he just doesn't seem like the hardcore, take no shiz, badass that rhodey is. but cheadle can pull that off, i think!
CorndogBurglar - 10/31/2009, 7:32 AM
he will make a great warmachine and a great rhodey
flames809 - 10/31/2009, 7:46 AM
Why won't he say "War Machine"? In none of the articles do they refer to him as "War Machine". Anybody notice that?
Fartman - 10/31/2009, 7:51 AM
Mileena@ ok :)

The only thing i cant forgive Cheadle for his is terrible cockny accent in the Oceans movies :)
teabag - 10/31/2009, 8:02 AM
he seems pretty psyched for it an all but im still not sold on whether hes the right guy for the job!!!
FAD - 10/31/2009, 8:50 AM
Sweet! I am ready for this movie. Good morning FAD.
SirPrize - 10/31/2009, 9:19 AM
Fartman @ Yeah i noticed that too dude, but he is WAR MACHINE, we've already seen a clip of WAR MACHINE using his weapons here in a video clip, though saying that it could be TONY in there trying out the new armor an we never see CHEADLE in it till a sequel?! Yeah lets hope not lol.

Damn, still its a real shame about HOWARD i really liked him as RODNEY!
LEEE777 - 10/31/2009, 9:27 AM
yah,, cause Tbag loves the cockney
DarthMulder - 10/31/2009, 9:43 AM
@ Corndog: What's a Nancy pants? Sounds funny


@ LEEE I liked Howard as Rhodes too but really Cheadle is a better actor, so I am trying not to let that bother me.

Plus Howard will kind of go down in history now as a tool for not taking the part, so all is well that ends well
DarthMulder - 10/31/2009, 9:47 AM
Darth@lol





teabag - 10/31/2009, 9:49 AM
war machine vs iron man maybe? at hammer's request...hmmm...me likes
Anil Rickly - 10/31/2009, 10:18 AM
LOL .. Nice


DarthMulder - 10/31/2009, 10:28 AM
More like Terrance Coward... who in their right mind turn down a role in something so big, just because he wanted more money?
Rokrad - 10/31/2009, 10:29 AM
DARTH @ I thought it was MARVEL studios that didn't want HOWARD back??!

Have you seen the movie "CRASH" their both in it an i thought HOWARD was the better actor, still time will tell, an i really like the guy so looking forward to it!

OMG @ TEA! My eyes!!

ANIL @ Me likes too!!!
LEEE777 - 10/31/2009, 10:30 AM
@ darth

nancy pants is kinda like a sissy-boy. he had such a wimpy voice. "aw come on, guy. i don't want a drink."
CorndogBurglar - 10/31/2009, 11:29 AM
Looking forward to this! I've seen Cheadle and his awful cockney accent in the Oceans movies but he was amazing in 'Reign Over Me' - Howard was good in the first Iron Man movie but I have a feeling that Cheadle's gonna be a great Rhodey/War Machine!!! :D

Here's hoping for Iron Man vs. War Machine!

war-machine-iron-man-1600





JoshW - 10/31/2009, 11:33 AM
If they use the story line of stark alcoholist on IM3,may be Rhodey will replace him as iron man for a small period in the movie
MisterFixit - 10/31/2009, 11:44 AM
thanks teabag :)
Mileena16 - 10/31/2009, 12:39 PM
cheadle is awesome !
FrankCastle1 - 10/31/2009, 2:08 PM
I wanted Cuba Gooding Jr for Warmachine.. But Cheadle is more than ok with me.
SUPASEGO - 10/31/2009, 7:14 PM
Don Cheadle is great for warmachine
tyko450 - 11/1/2009, 9:30 AM
yeah well thats the only reason why im seeing the movie to see the depths of his acting. Man u people are ass holes!!!!! >:0 >:0 >:(
Logan-X - 11/1/2009, 10:16 PM
Logan-X, you sound like a kid having a tantrum. Why so angry?
JerusalemJr - 11/2/2009, 11:35 AM
cuba gooding jr are you kidding me waht a terrible actor i have my doubts about tony starks bodyguard possible being smaller than him but if the story is good thats easy to look past
Whargoul - 11/5/2009, 8:35 AM

Please log in to post comments.

Don't have an account?
Please Register.