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The director discusses how Iron Man 2 will effect future Marvel movies, Nick Fury's role in the film and the build up to The Avengers...
In an interview with Jon Favreau in the latest issue of Total Film (May 2010) he talks more about Iron Man 2 and it's place in the universe that Marvel are building as well as sharing his thoughts on the rest of the upcoming movies that will lead into 2012's The Avengers. For more from the director, the magazine is on sale now.

On Iron Man 2 and it's effect on the Marvel movie universe:

Honestly, I'm the guy who's running, holding the torch, trying to get this story done. If I don't do a good job with this one it jeopardises all future films in the collective Marvel Universe. Iron Man was the first film to establish the tone of the world. Since Marvel have committed to make the universe, Iron Man 2 does have a ripple effect into the other movies.



On Nick Fury's Iron Man cameo:

When I decided to have Nick Fury after the credits in Iron Man, that easter egg scene turned into a nine-picture deal for Samuel L. Jackson. So these little impulsive decisions that are based on creative whim have ramifications that affect the entire set of franchises.

On building up to The Avengers:

It's a small shop. The only people working on this film have been myself, Kevin Feige and Jeremy Latcham. They'll come by and talk to me about what's happening on the other projects and ask my opinion on things. They're working on The Avengers, Kevin's working on Thor and Captain America, so you're going to get a consistent vision throughout. But then you have to account for the the filmakers and Kenneth definitely has a different sensibility than me.

Thor does begin to marry the worlds and opens the door for The Avengers.



On what we can expect to see in Iron Man 2:

We deal a lot with Nick Fury in this one and S.H.I.E.L.D is much more of a presence...
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61 Comments

can't wait for Iron Man 2!
good find JoshW this just got me a bit more excited for the upcoming movies xD
Gotbatman - 3/19/2010, 8:51 AM
that is one smart man!
OdinsBeard - 3/19/2010, 8:51 AM
Gotbatman: Thanks man, it took a little while to type up but I think this is a pretty interesting story. :)

It's good to know that Favreau is involved in the running of the other movies especially as the whole movie universe is basically just building off what Iron Man started back in 2008. Roll on April 30th!!!
JoshW - 3/19/2010, 8:52 AM
Very cool Josh! I did not know that Fury was Favreau's idea. That makes sense that he is not in EVERY movie (Thor) to link them together. I wonder if Marvel took this cue for SHIELD linking things or it was their intention all along.

It's March Madness time! Check out the link for Superhero March Madness or go to the Features section to cast your votes!
DogsOfWar - 3/19/2010, 8:52 AM
I love the continuity of the Marvel universe. Maybe DC didn't get that memo.
TNTjesus - 3/19/2010, 8:56 AM
Nice @ josh. Really tho....sam went from an after the credit cameo to a 9 picture deal. How sweet is that?
Cant wait for this movie to come out.
MsKyle08 - 3/19/2010, 8:57 AM
I wish Fav would helm every Marvel made from now on. I have more faith in him then any studio doing cbm's.
ASSASSIN666 - 3/19/2010, 8:58 AM
Nice to hear some feedback from Jon other than IM2. I think there actually working together alot more than they tell us, and not just quick chats like he sed. I think its a full scale planning and production on the Avengers already
Shocker - 3/19/2010, 8:58 AM
so everyone knows. go to espn radio's website and click on the herd. he is doing a march maddness bracket with superheroes and villians.
yossarian - 3/19/2010, 9:00 AM
Makes no sense why DC wouldn't create their Universe either...With them saying there will be no Easter Eggs in Lantern they lost out on a big opportunity. If their intent is to work on JLA then why not start with Lantern. Imagine a Supes reference in Lantern? Or maybe even a Manhunter cameo when Hal Jordan takes off into space when he first gets the Ring. A quick peek, nothin significant...A single Universe makes sense..the comics are a single universe for the most part...DC is droppin the ball...Marvel is almost there...if they could only get their properties back...then life would be perfect...haha
continuezero - 3/19/2010, 9:04 AM
S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier FTW!
jusme6 - 3/19/2010, 9:04 AM
loooooooooooooveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed iiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttt!

Thanks Josh!! Your the man!
wolverinept - 3/19/2010, 9:08 AM
DOGS: Cheers bud, I have a feeling we probably have Favreau to thank for Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. being such a big part of the movie universe especially as it was his idea to introduce Fury (something I didnt know either!) I know a lot of users here dont like The Ultimates but I think we have that series to thanks for the inspiration of using S.H.I.E.L.D. to bring The Avengers together!

MsKyle08: Thanks! Personally, I'd just like to know how much he got paid for signing such a big contract! Enough to fill a pool full of money I'm guessing, lol!

wolverinept: Haha, thanks dude! :)
JoshW - 3/19/2010, 9:09 AM
great post! though for the record "affect" is the verb and "effect" is the noun ;)
foxfan - 3/19/2010, 9:11 AM
I like the ideah of Sam as Nick Furry, but i just need one thing! Sam could get into a little better shape... Kinda like Harrison Ford did for the new Indianna Jones. It would just look better and be more believable for me to see him as a badd ass government opperative.
EpicMan - 3/19/2010, 9:13 AM
@ josh

you're exactly right!!! using the Ultimates is probably one of the only things that is getting these movies made. it puts a little bit more of a realistic spin on things that makes it more viewable to the general audience. in my perfect world, it will be the Ultimates story line, with 616 characterizations of the heroes.
CorndogBurglar - 3/19/2010, 9:14 AM
JOSH @ Kudos dude, great read and great find!!! ; )


But [frick] THE ULTIMATES!!!!!!!!!!!! : P
LEEE777 - 3/19/2010, 9:14 AM
Nice one Josh..good ol Total Film, I actually think they are starting to be more reliable review wise than Empire lately.

And yeah, what CDB said!
RorMachine - 3/19/2010, 9:19 AM
Great stuff @joshw
Fevreau has to be involved in the next movies, and a third iron man movie
brazilianbatman - 3/19/2010, 9:24 AM
"Honestly, I'm the guy who's running, holding the torch, trying to get this story done. If I don't do a good job with this one it jeopardises all future films in the collective Marvel Universe."

Cough Captain America Cough. I hope Johnston comes through
juggy4711 - 3/19/2010, 9:24 AM
Thanks guys! :)

CDB: Same here - The Ultimates did a lot of things well and for anyone worried that there wont be time to introduce Hank and Janet in The Avengers, if they do it the same way to The Ultimates it could be done with 10 minutes, lol!

LEE: I'm telling you - you should give The Ultimates a chance! Especially the second volume! Just avoid the third one by Jeph Loeb...I'd rather read shit off toilet paper! :P

ROR: Yeah, I mostly only pick either one up when there's something in them that really interests me but I have to agree that I prefer Total Film's reviews as well - personally, I find myself agreeing with them a lot more often than I do with Empire!
JoshW - 3/19/2010, 9:28 AM
Good one, Josh. I'm really hoping we get some casting news for Cap soon.

Like I've said before, not some "rushed-on-time" or "didn't-really-think-about-it" decision. An actual GOOD decision. Not something like John Krasinski.
T2 - 3/19/2010, 9:38 AM
SUH-WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!



CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and im with JoshW... Ultimates did have a lot of good points to it!

and its good to hear that the same people are involved in the creative process of all the films... that will make for a great build up to a fantastic climax!
HelaGood - 3/19/2010, 9:58 AM
@ josh

right again my friend!!! and correct me if i'm wrong, but the whole point of introducing the main characters in their own movies first was so they can focus on things that take place in Avengers without introducing them all. that frees up a LOT of time to intro Hank and Jan. like you said, ESPECIALLY if they do it like the ultimates, where they already work as scientists for shield.
CorndogBurglar - 3/19/2010, 10:04 AM
So anxious to see Iron Man 2! In a way it's bittersweet 'cause Marvel is handling these characters the right way that I wish they could reclaim rights to the X-Men & reboot it :( damn you FOX!
Edgar Fernandez - 3/19/2010, 10:19 AM
Fav is one of the best movie minds in the business right now. I really enjoy his work.

I agree he needs to be the main man for Marvel. He should be Executive Producer for all of them.

He was the guy responsible for the movie (Iron Man) that basically put Marvel back in business.

Give him control and I doubt the fans will be disappointed. He seems to understand what fans (especially us comic book fans) want in these movies.
Ultron8872 - 3/19/2010, 10:26 AM
@Hela-What's up with the stupid Hulk?
Sithsidious66 - 3/19/2010, 10:31 AM
@Hela Nice pic! Mark Valley is looking like the best vote for Cap!
Rodimus9 - 3/19/2010, 10:36 AM
@sithsidious - was the best pic i could find... i agree though... ill look for a better one. ;)

@Rod - thanks!!
HelaGood - 3/19/2010, 10:45 AM
Giddy like a school girl for these films!
ecksmanfan - 3/19/2010, 10:48 AM
@hela- its looks funny though
Sithsidious66 - 3/19/2010, 10:58 AM
Man, I wish they Jon would direct the Avengers. He's the best choice IMO from the current list of Marvel directors.

...I really hope all of these guys stick with these movies and continue on with other characters and stories.
Macksimus - 3/19/2010, 10:58 AM
@ecksmanfan-Exquisite!
Sithsidious66 - 3/19/2010, 10:59 AM
@Sith- *blushes*. Awww, shucks...
ecksmanfan - 3/19/2010, 11:00 AM
I think Fav's gonna be burnt out after IM3, and you'd think Brannagh would be in on it by now - guess he REALLY has his hands full, but that's kinda dissapointing.

Starting to think Leterrier might be up for the job, personally - at least should be consulting. Johnston just scares the cap err crap outta me, for now. lol

Rodimus9 - "Mark Valley is looking like the best vote for Cap!"

I dunno about that, but it is definitely a sweet pic.
48and2 - 3/19/2010, 11:11 AM
thanks, guys. and until Cap is cast, MARK VALLEY will remain in the costume.

i REALLY hope Giant Man and Wasp are in this film too!!!! Hawkeye maybe, but definitely need to see the loving couple on the big screen!!!
HelaGood - 3/19/2010, 11:20 AM
DAMN! a NINE picture deal..what are the NINE?

Iron Man 2
Iron Man 3
Thor
Avengers
Captain America

What are the other 4?

Spider-Man?

(it makes sense if there going the ULT. route)

I am not sure.

JOSH- GREAT FIND MAN!
peterparker420 - 3/19/2010, 11:24 AM
Wait! Vin Diesel for Cap!!......LOL!!!
Rodimus9 - 3/19/2010, 11:42 AM
My only concern with the Avengers is that they will try to cram too many characters into the movie.

It needs to focus on the "founding" members (IM, Thor, Hulk, Wasp, Ant-Man, and Cap).

Fury's role should be as the their link to SHIELD, not as an actual member.

Widow and War Machine shouldn't be members to begin with. Let them have supporting roles.

We only need the "Big Guns" first.

If I had my picks, then the cast would be:

Starring
Matt Damon- Cap/Rogers
Robert Downey, Jr.- IM/Stark
Edward Norton, Jr.- Hulk/Banner
Chris Hemsworth- Thor/Blake
Aaron Eckhart- Ant-Man/Pym
Jessica Biel- Wasp/Van Dyne

Supporting Cast
Samuel L. Jackson- Nick Fury
Scarlett Johannson- Black Widow/Romanova
Don Cheadle- War Machine/Rhodes
Jon Favreau- Happy Hogan
Gwyneth Paltrow- Pepper Potts
Natalie Portman- Jane Foster
Liv Tyler- Betty Ross
Milla Jovovich- Sharon Carter

Villians
Tom Hiddleston- Loki
Ultron- voiced by Zachary Quinto

That's a lot of green to shell out, and a lot characters to work in to a two/two and a half hour film.

Which is why they should focus on the "first six" Avengers.

Also, I realize that its not going to be Damon as Cap.

If we are going young for Cap, I vote for Jensen Ackles.

Disclaimer: this is just my opinion. Please be gentle with the criticism. LOL!

Ultron8872 - 3/19/2010, 11:48 AM
Peterparker420 if you are still interested in my comic collection I finally got everything priced hit me up at atomdkey@yahoo.com...
ATOMbomb - 3/19/2010, 11:51 AM
Speculation on the 9 movies for Sam Jax

IM(does that one count or is it after this one?)
IM2
Thor
Cap
Avengers
Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD
IM3
A2
A3

Supporting role in the first five.

Then he's the star in the sixth one, of course.

Finally, back to a supporting role in the last three. Maybe a little more dialog than the first five.
Ultron8872 - 3/19/2010, 11:57 AM
T2: Cheers man and I couldnt agree with you more if I tried - Marvel need to both hurry up with their casting choice and pick someone who'll impress comic book fans and the general movie going public alike! That person, in my opinion, is Chris Evans! :)

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CDB: You're completely right about them doing that with the characters' solo movies and as it looks like we're definitely not going to see Ant-Man before The Avengers it would be easy to introduce them in the style of The Ultimates - I wonder what they're planning on doing for a base though? I did an editorial on it last year and the popular choice seemed to be the classic mansion. I'd like to see that over the Triskelion but I would actually prefer Stark Tower even more so!

PETE: Thanks mate - it would make sense if they go the Ultimate route but it wont be by Marvel Studios and I'm pretty sure that's who he's signed the deal with! Maybe they'll do a seperate film just featuring Fury (not sure how interesting that would be though!) or they're thinking of including him in the upcoming (I hope!!!) Black Panther or Doctor Strange movies!

Ultron8872: I dont agree with all your choices but only because I feel strongly about who I'd like to see in some of those roles - you should do a fan cast dude! :)
JoshW - 3/19/2010, 12:02 PM
You know, ATONbomb, you are spamming EVERY thread with your comic book sale, can you PLEASE knock it off?

One word: EBAY.

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Was it Favreau or was it Letterier who suggested that we have a series of one-hour movies put out every few weeks over one summer featuring superheroes, and then at the end of the summer pull them all together for a full-blown epic? It was one of these guys who made that suggestion for Avengers and I thought it was incredibly brilliant.

Perhaps with DC/WB coming onto the field we'll get some additional creative ideas like this. I thought the concept was really awesome, would LOVE a "Summer of the Avengers".
bropous - 3/19/2010, 12:26 PM
He's making up for everything Raimi did :)



YAAAYAYAYYAYAYA
Fartman - 3/19/2010, 12:38 PM
@ josh

wasn't the triskelion pretty much the ultimate helicarrier?? i wouldn't mind that being the base. but yeah, stark tower sounds better.
CorndogBurglar - 3/19/2010, 12:44 PM
@ peterparker420

the spiderman movie rights aren't owned by Marvel, so no, Fury won't be in a new Spidey movie.
CorndogBurglar - 3/19/2010, 12:45 PM
I put it on 4 threads..that is not every one. No need to get your panties in a bunch. I'm sure you don't know what its like to need money.
ATOMbomb - 3/19/2010, 1:10 PM
and its not spamming its called posting..someone said they were interested so I let them know what was up.
ATOMbomb - 3/19/2010, 1:11 PM
No Fury in Spidey. He'll remain part of the "Avengers" series only.

Here's what I would do with the remaining movies:

4. Cap- Fury is notified when Cap is found at the beginning of the movie. Then he is the narrator, telling the story of Cap to Agent Coulson from his perspective as a young soldier during WWII.

5. Avengers- puts the team together (Cap, IM, Thor, Ant-Man, Wasp), sends them after the Hulk (with Loki behind it all like the original story).

6. Nick Fury- main guy, gets help from Coulson and the Widow against Hydra.

7. IM3- supporting role as IM takes on the Mandarin.

8. A2- Ultron as the primary villain. Takes over SHIELD through the LMDs including controlling Fury's LMD (meaning that Sam Jax gets to see some action as a villain).

9. A3- Kang as the primary villain. Alternate timelines holds a variety of opportunities for Sam Jax to see some screen time as he plays various versions of Fury.

Just my opinion of how things should be.
Ultron8872 - 3/19/2010, 1:21 PM
CDB: Here's the Triskelion:



It makes sense that S.H.I.E.L.D. would have a base and I'm guessing we'll see some form of this even if they do use Avengers Mansion or Stark Tower for the actual team! I just wish they'd show us some footage or at least a picture of Hemsworth as Thor so I could actually start to imagine what the team will look like, lol! :P
JoshW - 3/19/2010, 1:29 PM
ATOMbomb, I've had PLENTY of experience with shortages of money. If you actually READ what I wrote, I empathized with your situation.

I still think you unfairly posted your comics for sale advertisement on MULTIPLE threads. That's spamming, sorry you can't wrap your head around that concept.

Again, I empathize with your situation but don't get pissed at me when I point out your bad manners.

Go on Ebay. I hope you get the highest dollar for your comics. But maybe you'd send a note of apology to Pietro for trying to use his website to sell your goods.
bropous - 3/19/2010, 2:35 PM
@JoshW: I thought that there was an interview with someone mentioning the Helicarrier. I'm thinking Stark Tower for main base and the Helicarrier as a type of mobile base. The last few episodes of series 3 of Dr. Who made me long for the Helicarrier in the movie.
Upupandaway - 3/19/2010, 2:36 PM
Spam is good, especially on wheat toast with some cheddar cheese and a fried egg.
ATOMbomb - 3/19/2010, 2:45 PM
can't believe I missed this while I was at school. This is awesome news. Nice find Josh
DCMarvelFreshman - 3/19/2010, 2:55 PM
@jusme6- S.H.I.E.L.D Helicarrier STFU!
Sithsidious66 - 3/19/2010, 4:17 PM
Great find josh.
Hawksblueyes - 3/19/2010, 4:20 PM
well a fella can dream! LOL..Ya didn't realize that
SONY couldn't use FURY..in spider man..ohh well!

Ultron8872- SPOT ON! LOL I forgot about the FURY movie!

JOSH- CHEERS! THAT MAKES SENSE


and I'm sure no one will read this since it is almost at the bottom! so I am typing for no reason!..LOL
peterparker420 - 3/19/2010, 8:33 PM
The mother of all comicbook movies...The Mighty Avengers! I'm such a geek..heheee!
hewilldefytheirgravity - 3/19/2010, 8:38 PM
@peterparker420: I read it buddy!
Upupandaway - 3/19/2010, 11:32 PM
I was thinking, do you reckon there will be any reference to hulk in IM2. Like on the news in the background?
Johno - 3/20/2010, 3:06 AM
@johno good point! afterall, Hulk takes place after IM2, so we have to see the tie-in when tony sees/hears something about the Hulk to have him go talk to gen. ross about the avengers...
HelaGood - 3/23/2010, 4:13 PM

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