#255. Skoop : OTR - Iron Man 2 [2009]

1. Scarlett Johansson Officially Joins Iron Man 2
I's official. E! Online is reporting that actress Scarlett Johansson is officially joining Iron Man 2.Her rep confirms that the actress has signed on to play Black Widow in the Iron Man sequel opposite Robert Downey Jr. The deal was signed this afternoon. Scheduled for a May 2010 release, part two of the franchise will also include Gwyneth Paltrow returning as Pepper Potts along with Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Don Cheadle playing Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes. ~E!Online

2. Mickey Rouke confirmed for Iron Man 2
Rourke will play a Russian villain according to online reports. DeadlineHollywoodDaily.com is reporting that Rourke has signed on to play a Russian villain in the eagerly anticipated "Iron Man 2." Coming off his Oscar-nominated performance in director Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler," the red-hot Rourke was also reportedly being considered for "Spider-Man 4," but his participation in that film will likely stall now that he's been claimed by Tony Stark.