Robert Downey Jr. Speaks Out About the Iron Man Switch-a-roo
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Amid all the Iron Man rumors and speculations regarding the Terrence Howard-for-Don Cheadle, cast and crew has managed to remain mum, leaving fans to devise their own reactions and theories.
In an interview with MTV News, the film's star Robert Downy Jr. finally commented on the situation.
But the usually outspoken actor was cautious to not say too much.
"I had nothing to do with that decision. I love Terrence very very much. That’s all I’ll say because I haven’t talked to him yet." He adds, "I’ve always admired Don [Cheadle]. It’s one of those situations where I still don’t quite know what happened or why. Here’s what happens too: things happen and you wind up commenting on them before you’ve actually talked to the people and it’s in poor taste."
Focusing his attention on the burgeoning franchise, Downey reassures fans that director Jon Favreau wants only to make the best films he can.
"We’ve just got to keep rolling up our sleeves higher and further up the elbow. If we show up and we’re in the right head space and our heart’s in the right spot and we really think about the audience at every turn and we don’t try to stamp our hipness onto anything. It’s very interactive."
Yup, we're sure they also have to roll up their sleeves to carry their money bags to the bank.
[Images via WENN.]
I can't stand that douche.
…Iron Man? Is that the one with the transvestite who takes a diet pill ’cause she has a lot of ironing to do?
PEREZ!!
HOW ARE YOU BLOGGING NOW??!?!
YOU ARE MOST LIKELY SITTING DOWN OR POSSIBLY DOING CAMERA WORK IN LIVERPOOL FOR THE MTV EMA AWARDS.
WHO IS DOING PEREZ'S BLOGGING FOR HIM!? IM GUESSING THIS IS NOT RUN BY HIM MUCH ANYMORE!? IF SO WHO IS THE NEW PEREZ HILTON.!!!!
That's what Terrence Howard gets for being greedy!
…OT/// Perez you are peddling Hillary Duff "Best Of"…is the 11:11:08 how many seconds the thing lasts? Sure can't be a whole album…best???ugh…
no one cares…
I'd do Robert….ONLY if he wears his costume!!
I hate the switch. Terrence Howard was great in this role. I like Don Cheadle, but not so much for this role. I hate when they do shit like this. The Hulk movies confused the hell out of me too.
Re: Belinda119 – He probably trained teddy to do it!!
YADAYADA!
BOO!
Re: karencarpenter – LOL on both!Best of, fuckin' please!
you guys are stupid. terrance howard is a very good actor and he did a bomb job in iron man. im srure don cheadle will be a good addition to but it wont be the same without terrance
I love Don Cheadle, I think he'll be awesome in the role.
WHO the hell cares?! Anyone? Yeah… I didn't think so. Get some REAL gossip Perez. You're site is pretty shiteous recently. It's starting to get old. Real quick.
Terrence sure has beautiful eyes. What a hottie.
you know I love Terrence Howard, but I did not like him in Iron Man. He was beautiful but just not doing it for me.
Now …RDJ as Tony Stark…HOT!
am i the only one who thinks it's hilarious that Downey's worried about doing something in poor taste?
THANK GOD PEREZ IS FINALLY TALKING ABOUT ANYTHING OTHER THAN PROP 8. So tired of that shit that I almost shaved Britney's head again myself just to refocus his whiny ass.
you go, Robert
Love you!
So Jon Favreau wants to make the best movies he can… This GUY directed the movie 'MADE'… That one SUCKED! (And still SUCKS).
Ok Robert, you are so hot it has to be illegal, and I love Don Cheadle, so I'm happy )
You spelled "Downey" wrong in your story.
none of us could stand howard on the set
biggest male diva i have ever
had to endure
(we peed in ur coffee dude)
Terrence Howard is being sued by Debbie Allen's brother for physically attacking and punching him back stage during Howard's recent Broadway appearance. Maybe his temper has played a part in this decision.