First we heard that Iron Man 3 would be a US-Chinese co-production, then we got word that Andy Lau (Infernal Affairs) might be starring in the film as well, and if that wasn’t enough Asian awesomeness for you to handle, China is going all out in exploiting their big actors as rumor has it that Fan Bingbing (Shaolin) is in talks to take on a role as well, if she is interested that is.
Apparently, in addition to Bingbing, Yao Chen and Liu Ye have also been contacted and it is just a matter of time, their desire to enter the world of Hollywood, and other miscellaneous factors before we officially know how influential the role of china will be in the film. We do know that the script will have Chinese elements included in it so adding this fantastic and beautiful actress along with Lau would only make things better for everyone.
If all of this pans out, Shane Black’s new film is shaping up to make the first two Iron Man films look pathetic in comparison. Right now we already have Robert Downey Jr., Gweneth Paltrow, Guy Pearce (as Aldrich Killian), Ben Kingsley (main villain) and Jon Favreau officially set to star and if these big stars from the East sign on we are going to have ourselves one awesome film.
Set for a May 2013 release, Iron Man 3 is expected to shoot later this summer.
Thanks to Twitch for the heads up
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