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'Speech' director 'turned down Iron Man 3'
Published Thursday, Feb 24 2011, 11:39 GMT | By Simon Reynolds
According to the Los Angeles Times, a source close to the British filmmaker revealed that he rejected an offer to take the director's chair for the big budget Marvel sequel.
Shane Black, who worked with Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. on Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, was eventually appointed director for the franchise's third instalment.
Hooper's King's Speech is leading the nominations for this Sunday's Academy Awards with Oscar nods in 12 categories, including 'Best Picture', 'Best Director' and 'Best Actor' for Colin Firth.
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