Terrence Howard On Being Cut From 'Iron Man 2': 'It Was A Very, Very Bad Choice'

Access Hollywood - April 24, 2009 9:43 PM PDT
Story photo: Terrence Howard On Being Cut From 'Iron Man 2': 'It Was A Very, Very Bad Choice'Terrence Howard attends the 18th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards at Museum of Finance on December 2, 2008 in New York CityGetty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "Iron Man 2" recently started filming, without Terrence Howard , who starred as James Rhodes in the first installment.

Producers replaced the star with Don Cheadle for the sequel after a reported dispute over salary. And it was a decision Howard says he just can't get behind.

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"Marvel made a choice, and it was a very, very bad choice," he told Parade.com. "They didn't keep their word. They didn't honor my contract. They produced a great bounty with the first one but they put it all in the storehouse and you were not allowed in. They did the same thing with [co-star] Gwyneth Paltrow , from what I've been told. They did it with almost everyone except Robert Downey [Jr.]. One of the things that actors need to learn to do is always stick together, one for all and all for one."

While Howard is still upset over the move, he has no plans to spoil the plot of "Iron Man 2" for the devoted fans.

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"I've seen the script, I know what's going to happen, but I'm not revealing anything," Howard, who is currently starring in "Fighting," said. "I believe in karma. When someone does something wrong, you don't have to get them back. Everything right will return the favor for you."

In fact, Howard said he is looking forward to checking out the film when it hits the big screen - especially because of his replacement.

"I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the movie," he said. "I want to see Don Cheadle become me. No, I want him to do better than me. That's what I really want to see. Don Cheadle was the reason I got 'Crash,' so I have a lot of love for him."

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  • JEANNETTE
    TERRENCE, YOU ARE RIGHT. LOOK FORWARD FOR WHAT NEXT FOR YOU. THINGS HAPPEN FOR THE BEST.
    report abuseposted September 27, 2009 10:29 AM PDT
  • yourdaddy69
    you people arte nuts .when you start replaceing org actors for second team players it all goes down hill . p.s what gwyneth paoltrow do she have arrest record huh! band wagon fans i do not like you.
    report abuseposted July 26, 2009 9:54 AM PDT
  • felicia
    After working in Hollywood myself I know that they can do you dirty. I am so glad that he didn't throw Don under the bus. For the guy talking about domestic abuse why must we put someone past up in their face all the time. What does that have to do with this movie. I would have spoiled it for everyone for kicks and giggles myself. Thank him for being a better sport than me.
    report abuseposted April 26, 2009 10:29 PM PDT
  • jordan
    your good looks can only get you so far dude,when you open your mouth you are so full of your self its a pity, hats off to Don Cheadle, hes the Man!
    report abuseposted April 25, 2009 12:30 AM PDT
  • Gregory J
    Karma? That's rich, given his past run in with the law for domestic abuse - check out the smoking gun website for his mugshot photo. I guess not being in the sequel is his payback.
    report abuseposted April 24, 2009 10:19 PM PDT
  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    come on, buddy.....whats next....the race card? Face it, Don Cheadle is the MAN and youre not....live with it. -ED
    report abuseposted April 24, 2009 10:05 PM PDT
  • happypat35
    Ahh poor thing. You stuck up idiot. Don is more charismatic and funny-I think he should have been the first choice to begin with.
    report abuseposted April 24, 2009 10:04 PM PDT
  • T
    Oh get over it already.
    report abuseposted April 24, 2009 10:02 PM PDT
  • pcture prfct
    Quit your yappin Terrence. Maybe that's what lost you the role.
    report abuseposted April 24, 2009 9:56 PM PDT
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