Mickey Rourke Is a Potential 'Rambo V' Villain

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Villain roles keep pouring in for Mickey Rourke following his brilliant performance in "The Wrestler" with the speculation that he has been offered a baddie role in "Rambo V: The Savage Hunt". The report of the 56-year-old being linked to the part came after he was rumored to portray either Crimson Dynamo or Whiplash in "Iron Man 2".

Of it, The Sun reported that the Marv of "Sin City" have met up with "Rambo" star Sylvester Stallone at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles for the part. "It was weird seeing two movie tough guys sipping tea on the veranda," a source told the trade. "They chatted about the Oscars then Sly begged Mickey to sign for Rambo V. Mickey said he was up for it."

If the story is indeed true, "Rambo V" will be another collaboration of the two action actors since Rourke has been signed to star in Stallone's "The Expendables". In the latter movie which tells the story of a team of mercenaries on a mission to overthrow a South American dictator, he will share screens with co-stars, Ben Kingsley, Sandra Bullock, Jet Li, Jason Statham and Forest Whitaker.

"Rambo V" reportedly might have been the last from the "Rambo" franchise. Many speculated that this fifth installment of the series will be continuing the recently-released "Rambo" and see the return of the iconic character to the U.S. soil. Production for this movie is said to be kicked off later this year.