Scarlett Johansson and Mickey Rourke to be Cast in ‘Iron Man 2′

by anamus on Mar.13, 2009, under movies, roles, upcoming

Scarlett Johansson and Mickey Rourke

Scarlett Johansson and Mickey Rourke

Scarlett Johansson has been finally selected to play Black Widow in ‘Iron Man 2′. The star will be cast opposite to Robert Downey Jr. in the film as Black Widow. Johansson has replaced Emily Blunt in the role in the upcoming ‘Iron Man 2′. the film will also star Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson, and Don Cheadle.

The latest addition in the star cast of Iron Man 2  is the “Wrestler” actor, Mickey Rourke. After much speculation, Rourke was finally confirmed as  the blockbuster sequels cast. There were reports that the star was not happy with the payment offered to him. However, all that is not past. Rourke has managed to seal the deal with a substantially higher fee.

Blunt, who was earlier selected to play Black Widow, had to opt out due to her infringing commitment to Gulliver’s Travels.

The Iron Man 2 will be in theaters on May 7th, 2010. The shooting of the film will begin this April.

 
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