Guy Pearce Joins The Cast Of IRON MAN 3 As "Aldrich Killian"

Guy Pearce Joins The Cast Of IRON MAN 3 As "Aldrich Killian"

The Prometheus actor is in final talks to play geneticist Aldrich Killian in Marvel Studios' third Iron Man film, which begins production in a few weeks.

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By PaulRom - Apr 20, 2012 11:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Iron Man
Source: Variety



Recently, we heard that Ben Kingsley was in talks to play the villain in Marvel Studios' third Iron Man film, which begins production next month in North Carolina. Now, Variety reports that Guy Pearce - who recently starred in Lockout and will soon be seen in Ridley Scott's Prometheus - is in final talks to join the cast of Iron Man 3. Pearce will play the geneticist Aldrich Killian. Shane Black is directing the film, which also stars Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle. Walt Disney Pictures is distributing with Marvel Studios.

The movie will be loosely based on Warren Ellis' "Extremis" storyline (which also influenced the first movie). In the books, Killian co-created the Extremis technology that Iron Man adopts after Killian sells it to terrorists.

Iron Man 3 is set to hit theaters May 3rd, 2013.







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WolvieCBM
WolvieCBM - 4/20/2012, 11:31 AM
Wow. Great news!
blvdnoise
blvdnoise - 4/20/2012, 11:40 AM
No shit.. Pretty good news!
Dynamo
Dynamo - 4/20/2012, 11:43 AM
I'm calling it, he's a bad guy.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 4/20/2012, 11:45 AM
Great casting!:)
TheMyth
TheMyth - 4/20/2012, 11:46 AM
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

*sob

... I wanted him for Namor or Strange...
Sparrowsabre7
Sparrowsabre7 - 4/20/2012, 11:46 AM
Interesting if they're going to blend extremis and the Mandarin. Could be a pretty sweet direction to take =)
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 4/20/2012, 11:48 AM
Dude looks totally villainous as Peter Weyland in Prometheus.

Gonna be a great bad guy!
marvel72
marvel72 - 4/20/2012, 11:48 AM
good actor,his come along way since neighbours.
HelaGood
HelaGood - 4/20/2012, 11:51 AM
AWESOME!! NEWS!!!
write33
write33 - 4/20/2012, 11:52 AM
FANTASTIC!!!!

I'm very cautious on Ben Kingsley (can be a force of nature.........e.g. "Sexy Beast".......or go the other direction and be far too hammy for my taste "Prince of Persia")

but Pearce is pure talent. this is fantastic news.
RedSkull667
RedSkull667 - 4/20/2012, 11:52 AM
Bad choice
He could have been in MCU movie in a bigger movie

Anyways he is the chief researcher for FuturePharm
I wonder what will his role
RedSkull667
RedSkull667 - 4/20/2012, 11:56 AM
BTW isnt FuturePharm related as a group trying to developing Super Soldier Serum
Why are they doing this again ? didn't that ended up with Incredible Hulk


May be they reveal that Blonsky Serum was developed by these guys
RocketMadnessBoss
RocketMadnessBoss - 4/20/2012, 11:56 AM
UH OH. IT'S GETTING REAL.
TheMarmoset
TheMarmoset - 4/20/2012, 11:57 AM
Marvel is so cheap! They only got Guy Pierce and Kingsley. I prefer Johnny Depp and Christopher Plummer. /sarcasm
RedSkull667
RedSkull667 - 4/20/2012, 11:57 AM
Also Aldrich Killian had a very small part. I think he shoots himself
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 4/20/2012, 12:02 PM
WIN!!
Greengo
Greengo - 4/20/2012, 12:02 PM
F'n awesome I love that Guy
BlueMex
BlueMex - 4/20/2012, 12:06 PM
nice cast so far, i hope we hear official news of mandarine

P862010
P862010 - 4/20/2012, 12:09 PM
what a shitty role

guy pearce should be playing a high profile villain like a lex luthor
sexfoodcomics
sexfoodcomics - 4/20/2012, 12:10 PM
I love how comics book movies are being taken seriously by actors and directors now. Its so good for us fans. I can't wait to see this movie. The Mandarin/Extremis storyline is one of iron mans bests I hope they go that route and not just warrens Ellis extremis storyline.
sexfoodcomics
sexfoodcomics - 4/20/2012, 12:12 PM
@p862010. If you noticed guy peirc's career, he doesn't take roles like that. I'm sure his role in iron man is going to be important and in depth.
tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 4/20/2012, 12:18 PM
@sexfoodcomics, that's because a lot of actors and directors are looking for franchises and comic book movies have built in franchise potential.

I can't recall the actor, but I was reading a recent article where someone was saying that Hollywood isn't making regular big budget summer action films anymore.They're making superhero movies, instead.They're the new summer blockbusters.So you'd better jump onboard.
jj72
jj72 - 4/20/2012, 12:18 PM
One of the most under rated actors in the last decade. He is fantastic. RDJ, Ben Kingsley and Guy Pearce?? Love it!
superotherside
superotherside - 4/20/2012, 12:24 PM
I really can't wait for this movie. Bring on the trailer!
TheLokey1
TheLokey1 - 4/20/2012, 12:24 PM
I wonder if they are planning on combining the Killian and Mallen characters. That would help streamline the story a little bit and give the movie a cool second act battle before the (hopefully) Mandarin finale
SotNatt
SotNatt - 4/20/2012, 12:25 PM
@RedSkull667 He does shoot himself. -__-

I'm a little irked by this. Guy Pearce, who is one of the world's most underrated actors, once again becomes a part of something major and will end up getting killed before the story even reaches its finish.

It drove me insane to see him in The Hurt Locker only to watch him drown in his own blood five minutes into the damn thing!

I hate knowing that, as Killian, that's all he has to look forward to. Blowing his brains out.

Hopefully they'll expand on his character, in IM3. Fingers[frick]ingcrossed.
Ghostfire
Ghostfire - 4/20/2012, 12:27 PM
Kick ass! That's really good news. Now, who else is gonna join the party?
OnLeatherWings
OnLeatherWings - 4/20/2012, 12:28 PM
Good cast so far!
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 4/20/2012, 12:31 PM
Would have preferred him for Doc Strange but hey im glad he is in the MCU in some capacity. Marvel has been lining up great casts through and through for the MCU.
SkinnyOne
SkinnyOne - 4/20/2012, 12:32 PM
Good casting choice. I wonder who's playing Mallen
Fogs
Fogs - 4/20/2012, 12:38 PM
Wow, they're assembling an impressive cast here!
MarkV
MarkV - 4/20/2012, 12:41 PM
Guy Pearce would have been a great Bruce Banner!
Fogs
Fogs - 4/20/2012, 12:41 PM
@itsbarry - Dude, don't start that.

Please. Nolanites normally are the ones who start this kinda shit. We don't need that.
GiantNerd
GiantNerd - 4/20/2012, 12:57 PM
This damn good news. I think guy pierce is a great addition to any movie, especially a movie with Ben Kingsley and Robert Downey jr.
superpooper
superpooper - 4/20/2012, 12:58 PM
@itsbarry lol...I just logged in to say exactly what you just said. Stole the words right out of my mouth. Bastid. Lol. He would be an awesome DD.
superpooper
superpooper - 4/20/2012, 1:01 PM
@jimoakley666 Agreed. Extremis is pushing it.
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