Movie Rumors (7/16/2008): It is being discussed out in the movie-rumor-mill that Justin Theroux is in final negotiations to write the screenplay for Iron Man 2. Though mostly known for acting, Theroux directed the Billy Crudup-led romantic comedy Dedication last year and penned next month’s comedy Tropic Thunder starring Iron Man lead Robert Downey Jr.
Many people are worried about this move due to Theroux’s lack of experience and the overwhelming anticipation this sequel will surely bring. The first installment, Iron Man, was attributed to 4 different writers and the script was said to be one of the weaker elements of the film, so who knows, maybe having just one guy will work.
What do you think?
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You never know how people will be when they are under pressure. I am sure that there is plenty when it comes to trying to top the first Iron Man.
I dont think…I hope anyway…that they would take a $200 million chance on this guy if they werent convinced he could deliver. Now whether he does, who knows. But someone had confidence in him!
That’s an excellence point Scotto. Maybe it was weak in the first movie because there wasn’t enough of a cohesive story, being that it came out of the mind of 4 different people.
Good point, thanks!