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Editor says, what if Johnny Depp played Iron Man? muses Andrew Beane. Please note that the opinions expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect the views of the author(s). This story was published in the June 2012 edition of Changing the Times Magazine.
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In 2012, on this day the blockbuster movie Marvel's The Avengers premiered worldwide with Johnny Depp the surprise casting choice for the role of Tony Stark, genius, billionaire, playboy, and philanthropist with a mechanical suit of armor.
Premiere of Marvel's The Avengers
by Ed & Andrew BeaneInsurance issues had forced Robert Downey, Jr. to forced to withdraw and an opportunity was created for Depp to reportray Stark in a more eccentric caricature.
But the negative consequence of this choice was that he was unavailable for the shooting of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Film makers Rob Marshall and Jerry Bruckheimer turned to British actor Russell Brand who redefined the role of Captain Jack Sparrow.
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~ Your choice of Russell Brand is the icing on the cake
~ WHAT? Someone else playing Jack Sparrow, other than Johnny Depp? Now that IS beyond belief! I mean, we could put up with George Washington siding with George III...or Bonnie Prince Charlie conquering England...or Franz Ferdinand surviving Sarajevo...BUT NOT THIS!
~ Not being familiar with Russell Brand, or fond of superhero movies, I can't really comment.
~ Was thinking yesterday, what if Ed Norton was the new Thin Man?
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