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Exclusive: Don Cheadle to Take Over Colonel Rhodes Role in 'Iron Man 2'

Marvel Confirms Casting Change

Terrence Howard Out, Cheadle In

In a surprising casting shakeup, Marvel Studios has announced that Don Cheadle will replace Terrence Howard as Lieutenant Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes/War Machine in the upcoming film 'Iron Man 2.' The move comes after reports of conflicts between Howard and Robert Downey Jr., who plays Tony Stark/Iron Man.

Marvel confirmed the casting switch in a statement released today, stating that "Don Cheadle has been cast as Colonel James Rhodes in 'Iron Man 2.' We are excited to have Don join the Marvel Studios family." No further details were provided regarding Howard's departure.

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