Terrence Howard: Robert Downey Jr "Pushed Me Out" Of 'Iron Man'
Terrence Howard explained why he did not appear in the second and third instalments of the Iron Man franchise. Howard played Lieutenant Colonel James 'Rhodey' Rhodes in the 2008 Iron Man film.
Howard, speaking on the interview, mentioned his relationship with Downey following the incident with producers. Howard contacted Downey who he called "my friend" in a bitter tone, but stated "he [Downey] didn't call me back for three months." This segment of the interview ended when Cohen asked Howard "How are things now with your friend?" To which Howard responded sarcastically, "Oh, I love him. God's going to bless him."
Whatever truly happened between Iron Man producers, Howard and Downey, Howard was replaced by Don Cheadle in the role of Rhodes.
Howard appeared on the chat show in order to promote his latest movie, The Best Man Holiday. The sequel to the 1999 film follows the group of college friends as they reunite fifteen years later. Howard stars alongside Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut and a host of others. The Best Man Holiday was released in the US yesterday (15th November). Cinema goers in the UK will have to wait until 29th November to see the film.