The audience met Iron Man (aka the ingenious inventor Tony Stark) in 2008. The film expected a lot of recognition; the famous superhero was looked at in a new way, although he first appeared in the middle of the last century. There was not a drop of doubt that success would lead to a sequel called Iron Man 2, whose actors are the focus of our article.
Who is this robot?
Under the guise of a brave superhero, an ordinary person is hiding. Tony Stark, a wealthy industrialist and scientist, is captured where terrorists force them to develop massive weapons. But he comes up with a protective armored suit, putting on which, becomes invulnerable to his enemies. Using technology, he will improve it to the maximum. It is noteworthy: for a long time, Tony Stark has been hiding, not wanting the public to find out who is hiding under the mask of a robot. His “exposure” just happens on the plot of the second “Iron Man”.
Comic book hero born in 1963. He became so successful that he fell into the so-called cinematic universe of Marvel - the company that created it. He receives a wave of new recognition with the release of the 2008 film of the same name. In addition, it is part of a crossover - an artwork that combines several characters from different universes. So, Iron Man appears in The Incredible Hulk and the Avengers series.
Pre-production: script, casting, mood
The success of Iron Man was obvious. The team of creators, led by director John Favreau, began implementing a sequel called Iron Man 2. Actors of the first part gave their consent to the shooting. It was Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow, playing the role of Virginia Potts, the beloved protagonist.
The script for the second picture was written by a little-known actor and screenwriter Justin Theroux. The non-replaceable director John Favreau received permission to enter the territory of the Edwards Air Force Base, where part of the shootings eventually took place. The preparatory period of the film was marked by the departure of Terrence Howard's project after a disagreement with the studio, as well as the main casting in Iron Man 2. Actors of secondary roles were considered at it mainly among already familiar persons. In the story, Natasha Romanova (Black Widow), Ivan Vanko (Whip) and Nick Fury appear. The performers of these images were officially approved in April 2009, a month before the start of filming.
Actors and roles of the movie “Iron Man 2”: main characters
Now it’s definitely impossible to imagine anyone else in the place of Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr. He began his career as a teenager. He had everything in his life: random novels, drugs, alcohol, problems with the law. At the same time, he remained a sought-after charismatic actor. But on the pedestal of glory, he was elevated by Iron Man. He allowed the actor to reach not only a new level in terms of acting growth and interesting offers, but also brought Robert to the category of highly paid stars.
Gwyneth Paltrow, one of the popular actresses of the 90s, began with all kinds of roles in little-known paintings. The first fame was brought by the psychological thriller "Seven". On the set, the actress met Brad Pitt, they were connected by a short relationship. A special melodrama with the participation of Gwyneth “Beware, the doors are closing” is especially popular. Her character from “Iron Man” - Virginia Pots - appears in the first part, and later appears in the trikvel and “Avengers”. In the acclaimed TV series “Chorus,” Paltrow ended up as a guest star, who received an “Emmy” for him. Among the latest works of the actress is the crime comedy “Mordecai” with Johnny Depp.
“Iron Man 2”: actors and supporting characters
Like any sequel, the sequel is required to introduce new characters to the audience. They will become the main characters, the plot will be given special attention, a key line will be associated with them. So let's get acquainted.
Ivan Vanko. The antagonist of the second part, the enemy of Iron Man, with whom he leads a long-standing confrontation. The son of a scientist from Russia, an engineer, a developer of high-tech weapons. The whip received its nickname after creating an elastic rod, endowed with the ability to cut metal.
The image of Ivan was embodied by Hollywood veteran Mickey Rourke. Fans of the actor were discouraged and at the same time glad to see him in a new role. However, Rourke often played negative characters during his career.
Natasha Romanova, or Black Widow, was ranked among the hundred best heroes of the Marvel comic book universe. Perhaps this character is one of the most popular and often found in paintings of a similar orientation - the Black Widow appears in every film in the Avengers series. Scarlett Johansson considers this image incredibly successful in his career. He tested the actress for physical strength, the audience appreciated the plasticity of Scarlett. She herself feels comfortable in various genres, whether it is comedy or melodrama. In the past few years, Johansson pays great attention to his character and rarely starred in other films.
Another villain - Justin Hammer - is a rival to Tony Stark. An industrialist, a billionaire, he often achieves results using dirty or illegal methods. In war, as they say, all means are good. This character appears only in the second part of Iron Man. The actor who embodied it on the screen has long been familiar to the audience. Sam Rockwell began his acting career at the age of 20. Among his most famous works: “The Green Mile”, “A Midsummer Night's Dream”, “Confessions of a Dangerous Person”. In 2014, he starred in a number of successful films, including “Baby”, “Love with and without prescription,” “It's in you.”
Nick Fury is in the closest circle of Iron Man. He is one of the creators of the Avengers, where he offers to join him. Actor Samuel L. Jackson signed a contract for the embodiment of his character in nine films, he appears in “Agents Shch.I.T.”, “Torah”, “Avengers”, “The Incredible Hulk”. As for the second “Iron Man”, here Fury is more in the background. Samuel L. Jackson himself does not suffer from a lack of roles - he showed himself perfectly in such films as “Oldboy”, “Django Unchained”, “Robocop”.
Friendship is not just scripted
This is not the whole list of characters involved. There are many more, which makes the picture richer and more interesting. The film Iron Man 2 (2010) also includes the notorious Howard Stark (actor John Slatteri), agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg), Jarvis (artificial intelligence, voiced by Paul Bettany), as well as former boxer and friend Tony Stark Happy Hogan. He was played by John Favreau, director of the tape. By the way, the friendship of heroes is not limited to screen frames. This can clearly be confirmed by the actors of the movie “Iron Man 2”. With Robert Downey Jr. Favreau communicates in real life. Moreover, in 2014 their joint project was released - the comedy “Cook on Wheels”, in which Scarlett Johansson also played.