Jeff Bridges Aboard Iron Man

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Jeff Bridges Aboard Iron Man

Source:Marvel Entertainment, Inc.

February 6, 2007

Marvel Studios continues to build a golden foundation for its big screen adaptation of Iron Man as it announced today that Jeff Bridges will join the cast of the highly-anticipated summer 2008 event film. Bridges marks the fourth Academy-Award recognized actor signed on to the project, starring alongside Oscar® nominee Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Oscar® nominee Terrence Howard as Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes and Oscar® winner Gwyneth Paltrow as Virginia "Pepper" Potts. Directed by Jon Favreau, Iron Man is scheduled to blast into theaters May 2, 2008.

Few specifics of Bridges' role were released. He will portray a close business associate of Tony Stark. A confidant and longtime employee at defense contractor Stark Industries, Bridges' character plays a major role in shaping Tony Stark's life.

"We are thrilled to have Jeff Bridges on board 'Iron Man' in this pivotal role. His depth of talent and unique persona make him a perfect addition to this project, truly rounding out the ensemble," said Kevin Feige, President of Production, Marvel Studios. "His character is central to the entire storyline of the film and we could not have asked for a better choice than Jeff to bring this role to life."

Jeff Bridges has appeared in more than 50 movies during his illustrious career to date, and has garnered numerous accolades. Bridges has received four Academy Award® nominations, including a Best Actor nod for Starman and Supporting Actor recognition for The Contender, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot and The Last Picture Show. Among his other memorable film credits are: The Big Lebowski, Seabiscuit, The Fisher King, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Tucker: The Man and His Dream, Jagged Edge and Against All Odds. In 2007, he will be seen in A Dog Year and provide his vocal talents to the animated film Surf's Up.

Filming on Iron Man is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles in March 2007. The film will be distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Iron Man will be produced by Avi Arad and Kevin Feige. Executive Producers are Ari Arad, Peter Billingsley, Louis D'Esposito, Jon Favreau and Michael Helfant. Bridges is represented by Creative Artists Agency.

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Posted by: senorashish on October 5, 2009 at 19:58:39

I'm going to enjoy Jeff Bridges as Lex Luthor. I mean, "Obadiah Stane."

Posted by: FAIL on October 5, 2009 at 20:14:41

This movie has FAIL written all over it.

Posted by: Robert Downey Sr. on October 5, 2009 at 20:15:56

I'm proud of my son for landing the role of Iron Man.

Posted by: Terrence Howard on October 5, 2009 at 20:22:01

I was the first one to be cast and got paid a higher salary than Robert Downey Jr. I hope they don't catch on.... Sequel, here I come! *grins*

Posted by: Michael Keaton on October 5, 2009 at 20:23:54

I was the Robert Downey Jr. of the 1980's. No one thought I could pull off Batman, but I did... Only to be usurped by Christian Bale, a man that looks, talks, and walks just like his comic bok counterpart. *cries*

Posted by: Jesenofa435 on October 7, 2009 at 17:18:31

Why is Bridges coming back for Iron Man 2? And did he or did he not die at the end of Iron Man? I can't tell. HELP!

Posted by: Marsupial on October 7, 2009 at 17:20:36

Is it just me, or are 97.867% of Iron Man villains nothing more than just a bunch of mean people in their own Iron Man-type outfit?

Posted by: Bantam does not spell Batman on October 7, 2009 at 17:24:03

HAHAHAHA! "Iron Man!" HAHAHAHAHA!

Posted by: OBADIAH STANE!!!!!!!! on October 7, 2009 at 17:25:40

I NEED MY NEW YOLK PITZA!!!!!!!!!! GRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Honest Fan on October 7, 2009 at 17:26:57

"Iron Man" is the best film to come out of ANY Marvel Comics property. Better than any of the sappy X-Men films, and better than any of the cheesy Spider-Man films.

Posted by: Jesenofa435 is Sadly Confused on October 7, 2009 at 18:12:35

This post is from 2007 friend. Bridges is doing Tron Legacy Not Iron Man 2

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