Andy Lau Drops Out of IRON MAN
Andy Lau had dropped out of Iron Man 3, according to LatinoReview. He was set to play a Chinese businessman, and friend of Iron Man, whose daughter gets kidnapped. Here is what Want China Times is reporting:
Chinese media now report that Lau has pulled out of possible involvement due to the birth of his first child with wife Carol Chu on May 9. The Shanghai-based Oriental Morning Post reported that the producers of the film had contacted Lau but were turned down.
Dan Mintz, one of the producers of the film and the CEO of DMG Entertainment Group, told reporters on Tuesday in Shanghai that one of the Chinese character roles would likely be filled by a male actor over the age of 40 with strong English skills.
With Lau out, the frontrunners for the role are now said to be Chinese actors Chen Daoming and Wu Xiubo. The 57-year-old Chen is highly respected for his versatility and is perhaps best known for playing Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the 2002 film Hero, while the 43-year-old Wu rose to acclaim as the protagonist in the Chinese television drama Before the Dawn.
I would have loved to have seen Lau in this film, especially since he has not been in a major U.S. film. Who do you think would be a good fit to replace Lau?