Scarlett Johansson & Mickey Rourke help raise iron curtain in Iron Man sequel

celeb_2006 · March 12th, 2009, 07:52 PM

(Yawn, multiple villains in superhero sequels again, boring)

ScarJo & Mickey Rourke Help Raise Iron Curtain - Yahoo! Movies

Scarlett Johansson is joining the superhero set.
Her rep confirms that the actress has signed on to play Black Widow in the Iron Man sequel opposite Robert Downey Jr. The deal was signed this afternoon.
"Scarlett is thrilled to be a part of Iron Man," her rep, Marcel Pariseau, tells me.
Meanwhile, after months of negotiations...
The Wrestler's comeback kid, Mickey Rourke, has finally sealed a deal to play villain Whiplash, according to Variety.
Rourke's team had reportedly held out for more money after Marvel's initial offer was just $250,000.
Scheduled for a May 2010 release, part two of the franchise will also include Gwyneth Paltrow returning as Pepper Potts, along with Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Don Cheadle playing Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes.
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Snarker · March 12th, 2009, 08:13 PM

I have no problem with Mickey Rourke casting, but Scarlett Johansson?

I don't believe that they couldn't find someone more suitable for the role. Did they cast her for the boobs, because they assume that huge jugs automatically equate to sexiness? Idiots.

DitaPage* · March 12th, 2009, 08:19 PM

I wonder when the 'she's screwing Mickey' rumours will begin.

Fluffy · March 12th, 2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snarker

I have no problem with Mickey Rourke casting, but Scarlett Johansson?

I don't believe that they couldn't find someone more suitable for the role. Did they cast her for the boobs, because they assume that huge jugs automatically equate to sexiness? Idiots.

I am totally with you on this. Black Widow has brains. Scarlett does not. Pouting for the camera ain't going to accomplish it either. Such a shame that Emily Blunt couldn't do it.

MoodyJenny86 · March 13th, 2009, 02:18 AM

Okay...this movie has all things good so far: Robert Downey Jr., Mickey Rourke and Sam Rockwell all of these great actors in one movie is amazing beyond words!!!

But Scarlett Fucking Hohansson?!

UGH.

I HATE her.

I would have rather seen this Emily Blunt chick or whoever in this.

ANYONE but Hohansson!

I mean...just hearing that she'll be joining the cast leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Hopefully her scenes will be minimal and these brilliant men will outshine her.

She's a joke to me.

Mrs P · March 13th, 2009, 06:22 AM

I really love my trashy mind because I read this one as Scarlett Johansson & Mickey Rourke helping to raise beef curtains.

levitt · March 13th, 2009, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DitaPage*

I wonder when the 'she's screwing Mickey' rumours will begin.

They started in my head the minute I read the title

CherryDarling · March 13th, 2009, 10:31 AM

Good! I love Mickey AND ScarJo.

greysfang · March 13th, 2009, 10:31 AM

No. ScarHo will fuck up a great franchise. They were smart enough to get rid of Terence, hopefully theywill realize what a huge mistake this is.

kingcap72 · March 13th, 2009, 02:24 PM

Scarlett's got the body to play a sexy Russian spy. But she's still not the best choice.

WhateverLolaWants · March 13th, 2009, 02:26 PM

Sigh, why must she be in everything? i have no particular bone to pick, but it seems like I see her everywhere and its getting old.

cmmdee · March 13th, 2009, 02:55 PM

Oh hell yes! I love Scarlett and Samuel J. so this is good news to me.

But only if Samuel gets to SCREAM like he does in all his movies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ManxMouse · March 13th, 2009, 03:00 PM

No personality, no energy, no talent HACK. I will not be seeing this now.

Sundance · March 13th, 2009, 09:29 PM

I was looking forward to this. But ScarHo AND Fishsticks? Maybe not.

purple rain · March 14th, 2009, 01:17 PM

When will casting directors figure out that Scarlett cannot act?

Her acting is so bland and wooden. Plus, her montone voice is seriously unpleasant to listen to.

Apparently, all these directors care about is whether an actress is "hot" when casting these films. It is the only explaination for the likes of Scarlett, Jessica Alba, Eva Mendes, Malin Akerman and other no talents having successful careers.