Rourke says he’s not doing Iron Man 2 now
The Mickey-go-round casting news continues
BY Feb 19th 2009 6:06AMFILED UNDER: Movie news
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It’s tough to track what’s going on with Iron Man 2, as cash flow issues seem to be playing havoc with casting. The latest issue? Mickey Rourke
First, he was in, playing a villain. Then Robert Downey Jr said he hadn’t been confirmed.
Now, according to the man himself, Rourke and Marvel might be at an impasse over money.
"Right now, we're not doing Iron Man 2," Rourke tells New York Magazine – the “we” being he and his agent, David Unger. 
While this doesn’t mean Rourke won’t be showing up to the sequel’s set (it sounds like a negotiating tactic), you’ve got to wonder whether Marvel is waiting to see if he wins an Oscar on Sunday before they make their final decision.
Okay, maybe not – but they certainly seem to be dragging their feet. Maybe another gold gong will convince them...
[Source: New York Magazine]
Do you want to see Mickey Rourke join the cast? Is he worth a hefty payday, post-Wrestler?
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1: thedarkknight says
If Rourke wins on Sunday he will probably add another "0" onto his paycheck. Not worth it in my opinion.
Posted: Feb 19th 2009 // 8:40AMAlert a moderator
2: evs75 says
As good as Iron Man was, I think I'd rather see the Rourke doing something with a little more substance and not playing a token villain...Stormbreaker anyone!!
Posted: Feb 19th 2009 // 10:46AMAlert a moderator
3: mattburgess says
Micky Rourke makes one good film, and all of a sudden he's hot sh*t? Jon Favreau should find someone else. Oscars are the biggest waste of time, they don't mean anything.
Posted: Feb 19th 2009 // 11:25AMAlert a moderator
4: ashley.russell says
Rourke could definitely add depth to a villain. If they just want a simple 2 dimensional character then they're better off looking for someone else, I reckon.
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