Emily Blunt Officially Out of ‘Iron Man 2’

The news that Emily Blunt would not be starring in ‘Iron Man 2’ as Black Widow has been in the pipeline for quite a while now.   There has even been news about her replacement.

Well, I guess the official word had not come down until now, as Jon Favreau, the director, told The Playlist that 20th Century Fox had exercised their option on Blunt to star in ‘Gulliver’s Travels’, and she is officially out of ‘Iron Man 2’.

Favreau said he is disappointed but did not give any news as to who might be replacing her.   I guess we’ll have to sit back and wait for any news on Johansson stepping into the role.

As for Mickey Rourke, Favreau only said that he wasn’t officially cast but that he is a fan.   Whatever that means.

‘Iron Man 2’ is slated for May 7th, 2010.

Source: The Playlist