06.29.2009
Article by Jordan Gonzales
Wanna Know Stan Lee's Role In 'Iron Man 2?'
Stan "The Man" Lee has graced the screen with many cameos, from the old guy who gets radiation poisoning in the newest Hulk movie to the mailman for the Baxter Building in the Fntastic Four movies. While I don’t think any of these cameos are as good as the one he has in Mallrats, I did enjoy how he played Hugh Hefner in the first Iron Man movie. He will be following up that performance by playing another real life celebrity in Iron Man 2. Get prepared to see Lee break out his fanciest suspenders when he tackles the role of Larry King! I hadn’t noticed it before but these two do look similar, in that they’re both aging white guys.
It also sounds like Lee might have one of his lengthiest appearances on screen as he will actually be conducting an interview with Tony Stark about
a modified version of the Iron Man suit. I am assuming he has been hard at work with an acting coach and watching many tapes of Larry King Live to master all the subtle nuances of the character. His depiction of Hefner was nothing short of perfect so I’m expecting big things. Who am I kidding, he will be on screen for a couple of seconds and I will chuckle. I’m still looking forward to seeing him in suspenders.