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Johansson to nab Blunt's 'Iron Man' role?
Published Monday, Feb 16 2009, 10:38 GMT | By Simon Reynolds
Rex Features
Young Victoria star Blunt is the frontrunner to take on the role, that of a Russian spy clad in a high-tech black leather suit, but Fox holds an option on the actress and is looking to exercise it for its forthcoming Gulliver's Travels remake.
Johansson is one of several actresses Marvel is in discussions with, although Blunt's agents are still attempting to hammer out a deal to avoid a scheduling conflict and allow her to star in both the Iron Man sequel and Gulliver's Travels.
Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and director John Favreau will all return for Iron Man 2, while Sam Rockwell and Mickey Rourke have been linked with villain roles.
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