Why Jon Favreau Leaving Iron Man 3 Could Work

Why Jon Favreau Leaving Iron Man 3 Could Work

It might be a good thing...

Editorial Opinion
By The4thWall - Dec 19, 2010 11:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Iron Man

Jon Favreau


In 2006, Jon Favreau was hired to direct Iron Man. Many people felt that he would not be able to film a big budget action film given prior experience with films such as Elf and Made. Then he casted Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark. Many people didn't know if he had chose the right person, given Downey Jr's limited appearance's in action movies as well as his past drug addiction. Then, the film came out in 2008...

Iron-Man Movie


Many of us (including myself) felt that the film was a perfect example of how to make a comic book movie; stay close to the origins and the spirit of the comic while being creative and original, as well as casting the right people for the job. Everyone couldn't wait for the sequel. Then, the film came out in 2010...

iron man 2


The reviews for Iron Man 2 were mixed at best. Many felt that it was a huge let down, while many felt that it was just as good as the first. The love for Jon Favreau quickly disappeared in some. But, then others believed that it wasn't Favreau's fault, but more Marvel's and Justin Theroux's (the screenwriter). Just as steam started on Iron Man 3, Favreau was dropped as director.

It's safe to say that many people were pissed at that news. Some called bullshit, but it was confirmed. Well, in my honest opinion, this could work. I in no way think that they should have dropped Favreau. He's a great filmmaker and I can't wait for Cowboys and Aliens. But, it seems to me that the whole problem with this is similar to the Edward Norton scenario. Norton had disagreements with Marvel over how The Incredible Hulk was finished and eventually was dropped from The Avengers. Then, Favreau had disagreements with Marvel over Iron Man 2 and, so, he was dropped from Iron Man 3. Well, here's how this could work...

iron man


I see comic book movies as comics. A new director and writer is simply a new writer and artist. With a new director and writer, we can get a fresh, new take on Iron Man, just like the many runs he has had. Another way you can look at this is by looking at it like the James Bond franchise. New directors and writer's are hired every time a film is made. No one complains about that (unless they choose a bad director).

With Favreau gone, we are now open to an array of directors. His films will always be remembered and we have them to look back on, but maybe it is time for a new person to give us a new vision. Now as to who can do that? I have a few choices...

Brad Bird- A great director that is becoming more involved with live-action.
Joseph Kosinski- Directed Tron: Legacy and has a good relationship with Disney.
J.J Abrams- A fan favorite director for ANY comic book movie.
Neill Blomkamp- Directed District 9. Nuff said.
Guy Ritchie- Directed RDJ in Sherlock Holmes and it's sequel.
McG- Has shown with Terminator that he can direct action very well.

Any of these choices fancy you?

Tell me what you think in the comments below. ;)

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Ibz
Ibz - 12/19/2010, 11:51 AM
he left, he didnt get dropped, him leaving isnt a big problem like if RDJ left
InSpace
InSpace - 12/19/2010, 12:28 PM
I'm pretty sure I said that CBM as comics thing....oh well

I have feeling if Sam Rockwell is going to be in the sequel he's going to recommend Duncan Jones, which after watching Moon would be a good Director for this, also Jeremy Renner would recommend Brad Bird, which he would probably give the source material respect since he did the incredibles, Joseph Korinski wouldnt be that bad, but the rest I dont feel right with.
yankeemanf
yankeemanf - 12/19/2010, 12:30 PM
i see them hiring guy ritchie or joseph kosinski being the new directors
The4thWall
The4thWall - 12/19/2010, 1:15 PM
@InSpace I'm not taking credit for something you said, I'm just saying that I agree with you...
InSpace
InSpace - 12/19/2010, 1:23 PM
I know dude im just f'n with you
Denn1s
Denn1s - 12/19/2010, 1:42 PM
a new vision? how different can it be from the previous two? apart from the mandarin being probably magic because of thor. i don't think the tone will change. it is not a reboot after all, to have a fresh new vision..
ThreeBigTacos
ThreeBigTacos - 12/19/2010, 7:10 PM
I think i might of been the only one to fall asleep during Sherlock Holmes. The cast was great, and the movie wasn't bad, but I literally fell asleep during some parts of it. Might of been because I watched it pretty late at night, but I just felt that some scenes were boring or way too much talking. I just don't want Iron Man 3 to turn out to be boring in a nutshell.
Wadey09
Wadey09 - 12/19/2010, 10:37 PM
@The4thWall
i love the idea of treating CBMs as comics.
but you see, even the writers get to finish their stories before they leave. and yes it has been established that Jon Favreau lefgt of his own accord to direct "Magic Kingdom."
my main concern is not with who is gonna direct (although that concern is most defintley next in line.)
but who is gonna play Harold "Happy" Hogan???
Orphix
Orphix - 12/20/2010, 3:11 AM
I am a big fan of Alfonso Cuaron. Would love to see him have a go at a CBM. Not sure if Ironman would suit him best - maybe Black Panther??

Though I'd quite like Edward Zwick have a crack at that one. :o)
CZGIronman
CZGIronman - 12/20/2010, 5:18 AM
Dunno about this i hate when in the middle of everything they change the director,its always like this its BS :S
Besides IronMan 2 story was good,didnt see anything wrong,after all everything is turning around The Avengers so every Hero story is seperate while also is going foward's Avenger Movie.
Dunno my opinion for this is that changing in a middle of some project is stupid but what can u do thats hollywood ^^
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