Hello folks. I will just share my thoughts on how James Rhodes (a.k.a. War Machine) will play a significant part in the Avengers: Age of Ultron.
In Iron Man 3, we all know that Stark blew up all of his suits and he removed his arc reactor. Many are wondering how Tony Stark will suit up in the sequel to help his fellow Avengers against Ultron. And now just last week, we heard the news that his best pal will join the fray in the A:AOU. There have been many questions that have surfaced in my mind like whether Rhodes will be a member of the team or he will just have a role that will make Stark don the suit again.
I think that it totally makes sense that Rhodey is in it because:
1.) There have been rumors that the government will play a part in the creation of Ultron. Maybe Rhodey will know all of this and he will be the one to tell Tony about the plans of the government, gives him a blueprint or something that includes a design of Ultron. That will also serve as a motivation for Stark to make a suit again knowing that Ultron is a huge threat and he can also reassemble the Avengers now that they have the Avengers tower.
2.)As stated in HitFix, Rhodey "has a key role in the conflict with Ultron that is the main focus of the sequel". I think that he will be the first one to face Ultron as he opposes the government's action. Badly injured, he will call Stark and he will let him know about Ultron. It would also serve a motivation for Stark to suit up again now along with Rhodey and his fellow Avengers.
3.)Another rumor is Tony Stark is the one that creates Ultron. It makes sense that Rhodey is in it because he can serve as an adviser or he could serve as an emotional support for Stark because he is his most trusted ally. Later on, he would join the Avengers in their fight against Ultron. (I know this sounds funny but it is only speculation)
There you have it folks. My own thoughts on how Rhodey's role will play part in the story for 2015's most anticipated sequel. Sound off your comments below. Thanks guys!