This is NOT a slam to Don Cheadle, but Howard fit and defined the role very very well. So well in fact that seeing Cheadle play the role would be distracting. The role should be Howards in upcoming movies.
I support this petition. Terrence did an excellent job and his chemistry with the rest of the cast was excellent. There is no reason he should not be brought back.
I support this petition. Terrence Howard's relationship with Tony Stark was important to the movie. By replacing him, you disrespect his efforts to bring the relationship to life. Don Cheadle is a good actor, but, in my opinion doesn't fit this roll.
Don Cheadle is one of my favourite actors.
That being said, Terrence Howard is no slouch and I think he was well cast for this role in Iron Man - I think breaking continuity like this makes no sense.
Howard was awesome in the first. Why replace him in the second and pretend we don't notice? Besides, I can't even imagine Cheadle as a super-villain; I always saw him as a sensitive humanitarian (Hotel Rwanda? Darfur Now?).
I thought Marvel was going after a more cohesive universe. Doesn;t that include continuity between films?
Way to blow your big plan off the bat over a few bucks Marvel.
I totally support this petition.
Fcuk continuity, Cheadle's just too old, give Howard a break man. Why screw him over for no sensible reason?!? He was great in Iron Man...
Don't get me wrong... I love Don Cheadle, I think he's awesome. But Howard played this role magnificently. And then got screwed over with no explanation from Marvel.
I support this petition.
And agree with the character switch. If you are going to change howard then you need to change robert....Do what miramax does and call Afleck up.
I support this petition. I also am a huge fan of Don Cheadle, so I hope he doesn't take this personally, but he isn't a large man, and even if he bulked up, his height still makes him a less-than-ideal choice for this role. Please protect continuity and give us someone who is both a good actor and a physical fit for the role.
I wholeheartedly support this petition. I believe that Howard needs to be in the Iron Man sequels, he plays the part of Rhodey well and I CAN NOT possibly imagine anyone else fitting into the role of War Machine. The Iron Man sequels will not be the same without Terrence Howard as Rhodey! And knowing that Howard was unjustly cut off of his contract ruins the future Iron Man movies for me. BRING HIM BACK!
I support this petition. Terrance Howard is much more of a fitting choice for this character than Don Cheadle. No offense to Mr.Cheadle but Howard is a better suited actor in terms of physicality and style. He's more suited for a rough and tumble character like Rhodey. Don Cheadles strength lies in his nice guy characters.
I support this petition. Its not that i don't like Don Cheadle, its just, i dont like him for this role. You cant change actors right in the middle of a series, it messes everything up. Thats my two cents.
I support this petition. Terrence brought a class to this character and film. Don Cheadle is an amazing actor, but Terrence has that allure to him for this character. People in films constantly talk about continuity, and without Terrence, you will lose it.