Munn had originally been cast as the voice of War Machine's Jarvis, but was told that she would be playing an established marvel character instead...
Jon Favreau called and was like, "I've got good news and bad news: This is what's happening in editing but we all really like you." Marvel and Jon had to add another character from the Marvel universe to keep me included...I can't talk specifics because it's Iron Man 2!..
“My first role had more improv and was a lot of fun, but for my second one I got to pick a Marvel Comics character. It’s pretty dope that from here on out, I’m that Marvel character.”
Since then fan speculation had her linked to Scarlett Witch and Iron Maiden among others. But although Wasp had been mentioned, I think most people thought that part would be filled by someone with a bit more acting experience. Well, maybe not! As Forcesofgeek claim to have received info linking her to the role of Janet Van Dyne..
I received an email from an old, fairly reliable source today which had some interesting news.
Apparently Olivia Munn's appearance in Iron Man 2 is a small cameo playing Janet Van Dyne, a.k.a. The Wasp.
If this turns out to be true, expect Munn to have a much bigger role in
The Avengers and possibly the
Ant Man movie. But of course, this could all be just fanboy wishlist stuff. Personally I think that role is better suited to someone with a lot more experience but Favreu and co obviously liked her work to give her any type of part in the movie so who knows.
What do you folks think? Confirm or debunk below.
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