Apr 3, 2024 · Terrence Howard reportedly left War Machine due to a salary dispute, not returning despite initial intentions for a sequel appearance. Don Cheadle took over the role in Iron Man 2 and has since established himself as the definitive War Machine actor in the MCU.

Apr 9, 2024 · Terrence Howard was initially intended to continue playing James Rhodes/War Machine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but was replaced by Don Cheadle in Iron Man 2. Howard's departure from the role was partly due to a significant decrease in pay, which created tension between him and Robert Downey Jr.

Jan 6, 2023 · Don Cheadle clarifies how Iron Man 2 recast Terrence Howard's Rhodey/War Machine with him. Howard was part of the original Iron Man cast, alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Jan 20, 2024 · The man who would be War Machine, Terrence Howard was cast as Tony Stark's sidekick, Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes. Why did Marvel replace him with Don Cheadle?

Terrence Howard (left) and Don Cheadle (right) as James Rhodes in Iron Man and Iron Man 2 (2010), respectively. Don Cheadle (What If...?)

Mar 15, 2024 · When it came time to make Iron Man 2, it was Don Cheadle in the War Machine suit, not Terrence Howard, the first in a long line of MCU recasts. Rhodey is one of the MCU’s flagship characters,...

Oct 22, 2021 · Don Cheadle's Iron Man 2 's opening comment, which references the recasting of War Machine/James "Rhodey" Rhodes, was improvised. Known for its preserved continuity, the MCU recently wrapped up the Infinity Saga through …

Nov 4, 2008 · And reports that Don Cheadle will replace Terrence Howard as Col. Jim Rhodes—a supporting character who seemed poised for a big role in the follow-up after he muttered "Next time, baby"...

Jul 2, 2023 · Terrence Howard was replaced by Don Cheadle for Iron Man 2, and it involves some shady salary negotiations, but the true reasons behind them are unclear.

Almost 13 years after making his MCU debut in Iron Man 2, Don Cheadle has clarified how he replaced Terrence Howard as Jim Rhodes/War Machine.