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Film School Rejects: Eliza Dushku Wants Black Widow Role in Iron Man 2

  • PaulSileo · 9 months ago
    I would definitely support Dushku as Black Widow.
  • ANGRYBROOMSTICK · 9 months ago
    I don't think she's that great of an actress, to be honest...
  • _Christopher_M · 9 months ago
    it's a comic book movie not Shakespeare...I think people seem to forget that sometimes these are meant to be entertainin......as good as actress Emily Blunt is I could never take her seriously holding a gun or in a fight scene...she looks like a gust of wind could take her out..lol...
  • _Christopher_M · 9 months ago
    it's a comic book movie not Shakespeare...I think people seem to forget that sometimes these are meant to be entertaining......as good as actress Emily Blunt is I could never take her seriously holding a gun or in a fight scene...she looks like a gust of wind could take her out..lol...
  • Aleric · 9 months ago
    I agree I would uspport her for the role.

    Hell she would have made a much better Mary Jane than Dunst who had no clue what she was doing half the time.
  • Adam · 9 months ago
    Anyone would have been a better Mary Jane then Dunst! Heck Toby Mcguire would have played Mary Jane better.
  • CaptainReg0981 · 9 months ago
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! ROTFLMAO!! Yea may be Aunt May actress should've been Mary Jane instead.
  • cineMATTic · 9 months ago
    I'm in. Love Eliza. She could do it. It'd be nice to finally see her make a nice transition to film, and to something other than Joss Whedon related, even though Joss is the man. Looking forward to Dollhouse.
  • RobertFure · 9 months ago
    If she agrees to dye her hair red, I wouldn't mind her, but I don't think she'd be my first choice. I'd like to see some super athletic gymnast as Black Widow, to match the character and be able to do some insane stuff with her body - which would play nicely with Tony Stark's interests.
  • _Christopher_M · 9 months ago
    excellent point, although how many Russian gymnasts are willing to do stunt work and have years of acting credits? I'm sure the casting call would make a great special feature on the DVD
  • ANGRYBROOMSTICK · 9 months ago
    true, true... lol
  • TJL · 9 months ago
    Eliza would be great for the part. The girl bow hunts for fun!
  • _Christopher_M · 9 months ago
    funny thing I just looked at Terrence's film credits which include Big Mamma's House and Glitter, no joke
  • _Christopher_M · 9 months ago
    funny thing I just looked at Terrence's film credits which include Big Mamma's House and Glitter, no joke..hehe
  • Adam · 9 months ago
    So the Emily Blunt rumor is no longer? I think she could have pulled the role off, but I must say Eliza would do a good job also.
  • CaptainReg0981 · 9 months ago
    Yup! With Emily Blunt's scheduling and as well as she will play a role in Jack Black movie 'Gulliver's Travel' she would rather downsize to mediocre comedy than slipping on the tight hot suit for Black Widow. I wished she should've taken this role it will make her money plus how many knows about Emily Blunt plus she has this sexy accent to pull it off.
  • Cole_Abaius · 9 months ago
    She has no choice. She's contractually obligated to do Gulliver's Travels. I'm guessing missing out on Black Widow is probably a tough thing to handle - it's going to be a huge commercial film.
  • Adam · 9 months ago
    Well that is too bad stupid 20th Century Fox and contracts. Having to give up on a huge blockbuster to play next to Jack Black. What was his last good movie? I mean one that he actually drew people in. Tropic Thunder was good but no one seen it becuase of him. Well thanks for the info gents.
  • CaptainReg0981 · 9 months ago
    I don't disagree on if Jack Black is a bad actor but he's one of those people whose a hit and miss kinda actor. I used to remember him as a nobody, actually I remember him being shot by Bruce Willis in 'The Jackal'. Now that's a good acting. Also Actors being contracted w/ their own studios like what you said about Emily w/ Fox Studios? That's not even a new news to some of us, back then you can't make a picture with other studios unless you have to be borrowed and pay a huge money to be on another studio's picture. Why can't all Studios be nice and just share.
  • CaptainReg0981 · 9 months ago
    I don't know why some people are not picking Asia Argento or Olga Kurylenko. I mean these women have skills and previous work on action flicks.
  • THE ONE TWO · 9 months ago
    SO HOT! WANT TO TOUCH THE HEINE!
  • yankeekilla04 · 9 months ago
    If the contract on Gulliver's travels thing is true that's too bad, but I don't see how she wouldn't have thought about that. She probably has some way to work around that issue. Either way, she could definitely be good choice, even if this movie does deserve absolute top-of-the-line actors (which it obviously isn't going to get). She would probably work for a decent price and I don;t care what others say, she's actually a good actress too... maybe not the greatest history of movies but still a solid actress.
  • JayJayCAW · 9 months ago
    @ CaptainReg0981: ......have you ever seen Buffy The Vampire Slayer & True Lies? Eliza has experience, she has the look, heck she'd even sound incredibly sexy with a Russian accent
  • babbalicious · 9 months ago
    im totally down for her to play black widow and why do people hate on jack black. I think most people didnt see it because of ben stiller who is a giant tool. Now that I think about it Tropic thunder didnt exactly tank did it? Haters hate though, its just what they do.
  • _Christopher_M · 9 months ago
    I think she is a perfect fit and we all know she can dish out the stunts and fight scenes....considering Marvel Studios seems to be concerned to cutting costs...Dushku seems more interested in getting back into action films rather than getting a pay day...less anyone forget she was great at only 12 years old in True Lies
  • ANGRYBROOMSTICK · 9 months ago
    yeah, you're right, she's not so bad with action, but acting wise? Eh.
  • _Christopher_M · 9 months ago
    I dont think she's any worse than Terrence Howard
  • _Christopher_M · 9 months ago
    I dont think she's any worse than Terrence Howard acting-wise
  • Chris · 9 months ago
    Seen one acting gig with Eliza Dushku, you've seen 'em all. Woman has the performance range of a lettuce leaf. Every outing with her is the same. Is she hot? Sure. But there are millions of women out there with the looks, and the talent, who could pull it off better.

    I actually liked CaptainReg's suggestion of Asia Argento. Now she'd give Downey Jr. a run for his money.
  • CaptainReg0981 · 9 months ago
    WOOO HOOO!!! Thank you Chris!!!
  • Julian Dean Shapiro · 9 months ago
    Jesus Henry X. Christ, you people have bad taste. She would suck the decent acting out of Iron Man 2.
  • CaptainReg0981 · 9 months ago
    WOW!!
  • C_Rhodes · 9 months ago
    she'd have been a MUCH better MJ than Dunsk
  • John Strickland · 9 months ago
    I would Eliza her Dushku... if you understand my vernacular...
  • CaptainReg0981 · 9 months ago
    yes I've seen all work except for 'Tru Callings' if that's what it's called. But I can see her doing this movie role. Maybe because I haven't seen her in movies lately but I don't disagree on her taking on the role. She has to go thru auditions to make it. Directors and Casting isn't easy you have to audition for the part. I don't say she has talent but just a mere calling out to fans and vote for her isn't just gonna give her the part.
  • CaptainReg0981 · 9 months ago
    Dunst bud Dunst.
  • Omek · 9 months ago
    Wow, I didn't know Dushku was considered for MJ. She would have been a heck of a lot better.

    I think people are hating on Dushku a lot, but I've always been a fan. She was especially great on Buffy. So I say give her a chance. She could do a phenomenal job.
  • Schofizzy · 9 months ago
    If you want to see Dushku in black leather go rewatch "Jay and Silent Bob Strikeback"! She does not have the chops to pull off the acting that Favreau and Co. have set with castings so far on Iron Man 2. Think about it, Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke and Eliza Dushku? No way, just doesn't fit. I am still holding out hope that Blunt's handlers can figure out a way she can still star in both Gulliver's Travels and Iron Man. Take your hormones out of the desicion and it is clear is day. Dushku, should not be the Black Widow!
  • Kristina · 9 months ago
    But guys. This is important. Dushku kicks a ridiculous amount of ass in Buffy as Faith... and judging by the first episode of Dollhouse, she will CONTINUE to kick a ridiculous amount of ass. Sure, she's not the GREATEST actress... but let's be honest. We all want to see her sexied up and Russianified as much as possibly, right? Do you think the general public will discuss the nuances of her acting? Nope... just how freakin' hot she is. (NOTE: Never ever ever see Soul Survivors.)
  • KCuser · 9 months ago
    Eliza Dushku isn't the greatest actress in the world, but what she does amazingly well is kick-ass yet tormented babe, which is basically what the Black Widow is. Emily Blunt on the other hand looks like a light breeze would flatten her, and Johannsen has massive box office, but is wooden as a chair.