So far, we've learned from the "Iron Man 2" cast: War Machine will make a significant appearance, Black Widow could be good or evil, and Sam Rockwell will reinvent the character of Justin Hammer. Director Jon Favreau weighed in at Comic-Con with his own details on the film. He stated that the sequel won't leave an open-ended cliffhanger for Marvel's 2012 "Avengers" movie.
"We're working towards 'Avengers,' but by the same token we want to resolve this film and make ['Iron Man 2'] play on its own," Favreau told MTV News. "It's not a serial. It's a self-contained film."
Since Marvel Studios began planted movie crossover appearances in "The Incredible Hulk" and the first "Iron Man," continuity buffs have had a great deal to speculate about given Marvel's ambitious calendar of releases, including "Thor" and "Captain America: The First Avenger." Favreau stressed that while the movies would all be working off each other, his focus remains on making this film work on its own.
"It's not building towards a cliffhanger that's the next movie," he explained. "It's about wrapping up our story and making it a complete tale."
Are you glad to hear "Iron Man 2" won't conclude with an open ending? How would you like to see Marvel's upcoming films weave together? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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