Olivia Munn, the host of G4's 'Attack of the Show', will take an acting part in Jon Favreau-directed sequel to 2008 blockbuster 'Iron Man'.
- Jun 19, 2009
AceShowbiz - Beside Gwyneth Paltrow and Scarlett Johansson, "Iron Man 2" will have another lady in its cast ensemble with the joining of Olivia Munn. According to Variety, the host of the popular G4 show, "Attack of the Show", has landed a role in the sequel of the hit 2008 superhero movie "Iron Man".
Though what part she will be portraying is yet to be disclosed, the 26-year-old has ruled out possibility of her starring as a television announcer. "Slashfilm took a guess at my role in iron man 2 and i am not playing a reporter. but that's all i can say. :)," the 26-year-old wrote on her Twitter page in response to Slash Film's earlier speculation on her potential role in the sequel movie.
Set for May 7, 2010 U.S. release, "Iron Man 2" is directed by Jon Favreau using the script written by "Tropic Thunder" co-scribbler Justin Theroux. Robert Downey Jr. returns to reprise his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man, while Don Cheadle comes in to replace Terrence Howard as Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes. Mickey Rourke and Samuel L. Jackson also join the cast.
Famous for her "Attack of the Show" hosting duties, Olivia Munn has a few filming project on her sleeves. Aside for "Iron Man 2", she will be co-starring in "The Slammin Salmon" and "Freeloaders". She will also play a part in Shawn Levy's comedy starring Tina Fey and Steve Carell, "Date Night".
