Iron Man 2
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As most comic book fans know, it's almost impossible to make a movie based on a famous Marvel character and not include a Stan Lee cameo.

The iconic writer is credited with creating or co-creating numerous legends, such as Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, The Avengers, X-Men, and Spider-Man.

In Iron Man, Lee briefly appeared on screen and was mistaken for Hugh Hefner.

Now, a source has written in to Collider and said he has the inside scoop on what role Lee will be portraying in the film's upcoming sequel. The insider writes:

Stan Lee filmed his cameo for Iron Man 2. I was told Stan filmed earlier this week and he was dressed as Larry King. The scene has Stan asking Tony Stark when he’s going to be on his show.

We can see that. Sounds like the, quick, undistracting cameo Lee typically makes.

Iron Man 2 comes out on May 7, 2010.

Jon Favreau's Iron Man 2 may not appear in theaters until May 7, 2010, but that doesn't stop Paramount Pictures from teasing us with a first look of Mickey Rourke as the villain, Whiplash.

Whiplash's alter ego, Ivan Vanko, is a Russian who, "has constructed his own version of a suit," according to Favreau.  He continues, "The technologies are definitely related, and that's part of the core theme of the film."

The difference is that Whiplash's suit will have a pair of whips powered by the suit's glowing chest piece.  And of course a much less attractive man underneath it.

Click to enlarge the following teaser pic.

We're still a year away from the release of Iron Man 2, but as he shoots the highly-anticipated sequel, Robert Downey Jr. is opening up about the blockbuster.

He told Collider.com that the film will be "incredibly risky and artistic for a big genre movie."

"The set pieces have to do with things that aren't your typical bad guy conflict. The relationships are very complex and hilarious," the actor that stars as Tony Stark said. "The motivations Tony has and why he turns around and does things has completely to do with his own internal processes... we're kind of trying to tell a story about how a dysfunctional family saves life on Earth as we know it."

Downey Jr. also confirmed that Garry Shandling has joined the cast to play a Senator.

From one mammoth movie franchise to another?

According to IESB claims, Gary Oldman has joined the cast of Iron Man 2.

Oldman is rumored to have been spotted on the set of the sequel this week, as the website reports:

"We don't have any character confirmation, but we are hearing he could possibly be Howard Stark, father to Tony, previously rumored to be played by Tim Robbins. But that role is also rumored to be the one filled by Mad Men's John Slattery."

Yesterday, the same source confirmed that Garry Shandling had landed a role in Iron Man 2.

Garry Shandling has joined the cast of Iron Man 2.

The folks at IESB were on set and confirmed that the comedian has landed a role in the sequel. He looks to be a "reporter or Senator," according to sources.

The site also states that Iron Man 2 picks up almost immediately after the original ends, as the movie begins during the final scene of Iron Man, following Tony Stark's announcement that he is, indeed, the superhero.

Garry Shandling in Iron Man 2? We didn't see that coming.

In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, Robert Downey Jr. has good news for fans of Iron Man:

The sequel will be chock full of character development and action!

"The film is almost entirely about character, and yet we still have twice as much action as we did last time, so it's going to be nuts," the actor said. "Essentially Iron Man 2 is about looking behind the armor, or the armature, of a superhero. It's one thing to say you're Iron Man, it's another thing to be fully ready to do that."

Robert Downey Jr. is gearing up to reprise the role of Tony Stark.

As for co-star Scarlett Johansson, who portrays the femme fatale Black Widow in the sequel, Downey said:

"We've been rehearsing and she's in insane shape. She's getting lean and mean."

The Iron Man 2 casting rumors have become a reality.

A rep for Scarlett Johansson has confirmed that actress will play Black Widow in the sequel, which is scheduled for a May  2010 release.

"Scarlett is thrilled to be a part of Iron Man," the rep told E! Online.

Meanwhile, after a series of negotiations, Mickey Rourke has also agreed to his much-rumored role: he'll portray the villain Whiplash.

Iron man 2 will also bring back Gwyneth Paltrow returning as Pepper Potts, along with Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Don Cheadle as Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes.

After months of rumors and speculation, Samuel L. Jackson will, indeed, play Nick Fury in Iron Man 2 - and, possibly, many other movies.

The actor has signed a unique deal, in which he'll take on the role of Fury - the leader of the espionage unit the Shield in comic book lore - with an option to play the character in nine future Marvel superhero films.

These would include Captain America, Thor, and The Avengers.

According to Marvel, Iron Man 2 will begin principal photography in early April.

The official studio press release only lists Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle as having been cast, though we know other stars will soon join them.

So will a cadre of extras. In fact, Corona Coming Attractions has uncovered the following casting call sheet for the sequel:

• A "hot brunette" between the ages of 25 to 28, described as Caucasian, beautiful, sexy and authoritative.
• A French waiter. The actor should have a Monaco accent and be a male in their 30s.
• A male, unnamed character in their 40s to 50s, described as Caucasian, handsome, intelligent and dynamic.
• Mongolian gangsters. Various parts, various ages.
• Russian guards. Must speak Russian, various ages.
• Various technicians. Must look smart and capable, all ethnicities, in their 20s.

In a recent interview with New York Magazine, Mickey Rourke made his role in Iron Man 2 clear:

It's far from guaranteed.

"Right now, we're not doing Iron Man 2," Rourke said.

Rourke, who has been nominated for an Oscar for his work in The Wrestler, has been rumored to play a tattooed Russian named Ivan. This character eventually becomes the villain Whiplash.