Back when the multi-talented actor Terrence Howard claimed the "James Rhodes" role in Marvel Studios' first independently-produced film,
Iron Man, there was already speculation that Howard was cast not only to bring star-power to
that film, but also to branch it out into a tentative solo-franchise.
Though Howard was replaced with Don Cheadle, who is open to the spin-off idea, finally suiting up as War Machine for the sequel, according to Dustin Rowles of
Pajiba’s semi-legendary Hollywood Cog, there has been further discussion over at Marvel Studios, where the spin-off is in the works.
"It may be denied if reported, but don't be surprised if you hear about a War Machine spin-off soon. Pitch is out to writers #thehollywoodcog"
So basically, Marvel has an idea for a story, and is in search of screenwriter(s) to adapt the idea into a screenplay. If true, like the
Black Widow spin-off Marvel affirmed in September, I believe they just want to be able to say they have a script for this or that in the can, just in case the introduction of characters like 'Iron Fist' & 'Doctor Strange' don't work out.
And being that Marvel has a lengthy slate of films, including a third
Iron Man film set for May 3rd, 2013, which I assume would include Rhodey, don't expect to see War Machine on any solo ventures anytime soon. In the meantime, what do you think of the idea, and ideal storylines?