Emily Blunt Officially Out For 'Iron Man 2'?
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If you believe the post-Oscars party talk, it's official: Emily Blunt is out as the Black Widow. According to The Playlist, Jon Favreau was cornered by E! at an aftershow party, and confirmed that Fox had exercised its option on Blunt, and pinned her into Guilliver's Travels. Now, given that there's so little finalized on Iron Man 2, I think it's very possible that Blunt could still pop in. As it stands now, the cast consists of one Robert Downey Jr., Sam Rockwell, and Don Cheadle. Even Gwyneth Paltrow told MTV News has no idea if she's returning as Pepper Potts. They haven't even given me a script yet. They don't tell me anything. I could be, like, a costume assistant in it. I know nothing."
But, if Mickey Rourke decides to sign once and for all, they could have it before cameras pretty quickly, and that means they would need a new actress. Let's just hope that Favreau & Co aren't lured by the curves that are Scarlett Johansson, and either accept Eliza Dushku's very public offer (she can speak Russian, and she'd be better than Johansson) or wait around until Blunt can return. I'd prefer the latter. I mean, Favreau always did think that April 2010 release date was unrealistic.
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2-23-2009 @ 4:12PM
seraphflux said...
They start shooting in two months. And I think that's pretty offical. There are casting calls being held for it in L.A. right now.
And the fact that they don't have a "shooting script" doesn't mean they don't have a script. It just means they have a script that will be tweaked.
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2-23-2009 @ 5:05PM
LRS62 said...
Any calls for Dushku in this role obviously means they haven't seen her "acting" in Dollhouse.
She can't act. Plain and simple.
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2-23-2009 @ 7:40PM
stephen said...
I want to throw out a couple of names of actresses that can act and speak the Russian language.
1) Michelle Trachtenberg
2) Milla Jovovich
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2-24-2009 @ 2:46AM
Serge G said...
Scarlett Johansson "actress"actually is a clone from original person,who has nothing with acting career.Clone was created illegally using stolen biomaterial.Original Scarlett Galabekian last name is nice, CHRISTIAN young lady.Original family didn't authorize any activity with stolen biomaterials,no matter what form it was created in,it's all need to be back to original family control in Cedars-Sinai MedicalCenter in LA.Controlling clones is US military operation.Original Scarlett never was engaged,by the way
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2-24-2009 @ 1:25PM
Meredith said...
I *HATE* Scarlett Johansson. She ruins every project she touches. I might not even bother with an Iron Man sequel, much as I loved the first, if she's in it. She can't act and is annoying as hell.
I'd be alright with Eliza, but why is there no other option being voiced? There are many, many actresses who could pull off the role. Why not have someone else entirely? Kate Beckinsale speaks fluent Russian - she majored in it in college!
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2-24-2009 @ 4:39PM
cannen said...
Elisabeth,
Who would you like to see in this role... for a comeback. I'm referencing your other post.
http://www.cinematical.com/2009/02/23/could-any-actress-have-a-comeback-like-mickey-rourke/
What woman would you like to see put into this role to get their career going again. RDJ did it with this series, maybe we can help a woman too.
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2-24-2009 @ 4:43PM
bloggeroflamancha said...
It is amusing to hear the level of animosity toward Scarlett from some women. I like Eliza but she is not a good actress at all. Not saying they couldn't find another actress, but Scarlett is a much better actress than Eliza. I do not know enough about the character they are casting to know whether Scarlett would be the best choice for the part.
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