Nikki Finke at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that Mickey Rourke will indeed be in Iron Man 2. The rumor has now been confirmed. Rourke will play Whiplash, a Russian villain in the comics. The character will reportedly also include elements of another Russian villain, the Crimson Dynamo.
In related news, eOnline reports that Scarlett Johansson has also signed on for Iron Man 2. She will play the character of Black Widow in the movie.
And rounding out the Iron Man 2 news, Jon Favreau has just released this photo. The Photo shows director Favreau and cinematographer Matthew Libatique on the set for Tony Stark’s house.
For previous Iron Man 2 news, check out this Iron Man 2 stuff.
