3/24/2010

Olivia Munn Takes on New Role in Iron Man 2

It was waaaayyyyyy back in June of '09 that we first shared that Olivia Munn, fanboy goddess currently occupying space in the spank bank of many a nerd, would have a minor role in Jon Favreau's Iron Man 2 film. In an interview with Complex Magazine(one of my faves), she revealed that her role in the film has changed drastically, but it could be for the better. The integral part of the interview is below, followed by a couple choice shots from her photo shoot...

You're in two gigantic movies this year. Let's talk about Iron Man 2 first because it's f*cking Iron Man 2.Olivia Munn: Actually, they just gave me another role in the film. I had to reshoot all of my scenes.
Wait, didn't they start filming like last year or something?
Olivia Munn: Yeah, but as they started to edit they realized it was becoming darker than what they'd expected and what my scenes had allowed for. My parts were lighthearted and comedic.
Yikes.
Olivia Munn: Jon Favreau called and was like, "I've got good news and bad news: This is what's happening in editing but we all really like you." Marvel and Jon had to add another character from the Marvel universe to keep me included.
I need details! Tell us anything about the old or new role.
Olivia Munn: I can't talk specifics because it's Iron Man 2! But when they call, you say, "OK, I'm there. What do you need?" You don't say, "Who is this Marvel? Did you call my agent? Is FIJI Water on set?" Everyone knows who the stars are in this movie. I'm not one of them and I understand the editing process. Some things don't work out.

If they're bringing in whole other characters just to fit her in, Favreau and Co. must think pretty highly of Ms. Munn. Then again, who can blame them when she looks like this: