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Jan 20, 2024 · Terrence Howard was the original War Machine in Iron Man, but he was replaced by Don Cheadle in the sequel. Find out why Howard clashed with Marvel Studios over money, behavior, and performance.
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Jun 8, 2021 · Terrence Howard revealed in 2013 why he did not return as Rhodey in Iron Man 2, the sequel to the 2008 blockbuster. He said he was paid less than Robert Downey Jr., who played Tony Stark, and that he was not happy with the way he was treated by the studio. He also hinted at a possible feud with Downey.
- Why Did Terrence Howard Leave Marvel's Iron Man?
- Terrence Howard's Iron Man Drama Involved Robert Downey Jr.
- Don Cheadle Stepped Up as War Machine
James Rhodes first appeared in Iron Man #118 by David Michelinie, Bob Layton, John Byrne, Glynis Wein, and Irving Watanabe.
In Secret Invasion, James Rhodes is hinted at having been replaced by a Skrull sometime shortly after the events of Captain America: Civil War.
Don Cheadle has portrayed James Rhodes in live-action nine times, most recently appearing in Secret Invasion.
- Jon Favreau
- Robert Downey Jr.
May 2, 2008 · Iron Man: Directed by Jon Favreau. With Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow. After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
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Terrence Dashon Howard (born March 11, 1969) is an American actor. Having his first major roles in the 1995 films Dead Presidents and Mr. Holland's Opus, Howard broke into the mainstream with a succession of television and cinema roles between 2004 and 2006. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Hustle & Flow .
YearTitleRole1993Customer1995Warren1995"Cowboy"1995Louis RussMar 15, 2024 · Terrence Howard was the original War Machine in Iron Man, but he was replaced by Don Cheadle in Iron Man 2 due to salary and behavior issues. Learn how Robert Downey Jr.'s rising popularity, Jon Favreau's reshoots, and Marvel's negotiations affected Howard's departure and Cheadle's promotion.
James Rhodes is introduced in Iron Man, and is portrayed by Terrence Howard. In Iron Man 2, Rhodes is under pressure from the United States government to convince Tony Stark to relinquish ownership of the Iron Man armor. When Stark drunkenly endangers civilian lives, Rhodes is forced to don an Iron Man suit to intervene during the confrontation ...
