Everyone should be aware at this point that Terrence Howard will not be appearing in 'Iron Man 2' and that Don Cheadle is replacing him as Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes in the sequel. What's interesting now is that Cheadle will also make an appearance in 'The Avengers'.

Marvel Entertainment has confirmed that deals have been made with both Cheadle and Robert Downey Jr. "As part of his four picture deal with Marvel Studios, Robert Downey Jr. is appearing as Tony Stark in 'THE AVENGERS' motion picture, as well as reprising his starring role as the larger-than-life leading character in I'RON MAN 2.' Jon Favreau will return to direct the sequel to the blockbuster 'IRON MAN', which to date has grossed over $578 million worldwide, as well as executive produce 'THE AVENGERS'."

Cheadle is also signed on to perform the same role in 'THE AVENGERS' and subsequent installments of the IRON MAN franchise.