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Images of Mickey Rourke in the upcoming Iron Man 2 have begin to surface and I think that he looks great. Rourke will be taking on the role of Whiplash in the highly anticipated sequel.The character first made an appearance in 1968 in the Tales of Suspense #97 comic book and has gone through several transformations over the years and became known as Blacklash in Iron Man #146 (May 1981).
This photo of Mickey Rourke as the new villain 'Whiplash' in Iron Man 2, is making the rounds today. Director Jon Favreau returns to direct the film, which will have Roert Downey Jr. returning, as well as Don Cheedle, Sam Rockwell, and Scarlet Johansen.
Mickey Rourke was seen sporting a top knot and getting ready for bed - in a Russian prison. But oh relax! He's just touching the cold, brutal sheets of a jail bed while researching his upcoming role in Iron Man 2.
Loki lives on in Mickey Rourke's jewelry. Man, think of the acceptance speech/eulogy that might have been. Bully for Sean Penn and everything, but…shit. Three cheers for Loki and Mickey Rourke.
We all know how much Mickey Rourke loved his recently deceased pup, Loki, and you know I'm excited to see his Oscar acceptance speech tonight — now we see that The Wrestler will have a piece of his dog with him forever.
Celebrity Buzz Oscar contender and dog enthusiast Mickey Rourke lost his beloved 18-year-old Chihuahua mix, Loki, who died in his arms on Monday. “Sometimes, when a man is alone, all you got is your dog,” said Mickey Rourke after winning a Golden Globe. If the Best Actor nominee snags the Oscar come Sunday (as is widely predicted), expect a sobfest.
Celebrity Buzz The two craziest wash-ups in Hollywood may be dating. It's only a rumor, but it feels like spiritual truth. 80s icon + 90s icon = 2K9 magic. Maybe Courtney will get Mickey to start blogging.
This French woman really likes Mickey Rourke. From the looks of it, he feels pretty good about her, too.
Mickey Rourke's get-up is an odd combination of Ed Hardy meets the Little Mermaid meets a suburban mall punk. The pouting lips, the satin ascot…there are so many things wrong going on here.
As Mickey Rourke was accepting his Golden Globe for Best Actor he thanked director Darren Aronofsky — who proceeded (in jest) to flip of the actor and give NBC a hefty FCC fine.
Welcome back, Mickey Rourke. Watch the trailer for his much-anticipated comeback flick, “The Wrestler” — the actor's attempt at an Oscar. Mickey, you're so fine with that long blond hair, jacked body, and stripper girlfriend. Coupled with Bruce Springsteen ballads in the background, this is definitely a hit in the making.
Movie Buzz A comeback film for Mickey Rourke and director Darren Aronofsky, The Wrestler is already generating lots of Oscar buzz. Personally, I just want to see if for the head stapling scene, but I’ve got issues that I can only work out via cinema. (The movie opens December 19th.)
Celebrity Buzz Rourke’s getting Oscar buzz for his performance in “The Wrestler.” After awards in Venice and a distribution deal with Fox, “The Wrestler” is being hailed as Rourke’s return and a big Oscar contender.