Gary Oldman Joins Iron Man 2, First Look at Garry Shandling as Senator Stern

[AristotleP]

Yesterday we told you that comedian/actor Garry Shandling had been cast in Iron Man 2, either as a reporter or Senator. Shandling responded on Twitter about the internet confussion over his role in the film, saying “I can’t wait to see the movie to see who I actually play.” It turns out that he is playing a character named Senator Stern. Pacific Coast News caught Shandling on set dressed in a shirt and a tie, no wonder he was mistaken for “a reporter”.

IESB has gotten word that another Gary has joined the cast, jumping from last year’s blockbuster DC Comic Book film The Dark Knight to the Marvel sequel. That’s right, none other than police commissioner Jim Gordon himself - Gary Oldman. So who does Oldman play in the Iron Man 2? We’re not sure just yet, but I’m sure we’ll find out later this week.

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/04/07/gary-oldman-joins-iron-man-2-first-look-at-garry-shandling-as-senator-stern/

[Sheridan Passell]

Gary Oldman is one of the few actors whose casting makes me sit up and take notice. Hope it's true. Oh and he'll be a Marvel and DC man then.

[dnwilliams]

screw this, i hate it when actors double up on comic book roles 

[Sheridan Passell]

You didn't enjoy Halle Berry as Catwoman, and Storm?

[dnwilliams]

You didn't enjoy Halle Berry as Catwoman, and Storm?

that's *obviously* the exception that proves the rule 

[T.ROSS]

Ha Ha Gary Oldman is the BOMB!