Following the announcement, we ran a quote from Howard, who claimed that "it was the surprise of a lifetime." No on really knows the real story (or, at least, won't speak publicly about it), but Nicole Sperling from Entertainment Weekly has uncovered some interesting details and tries to explain exactly what happened. "And guess who got the millions I was supposed to get? He got the whole franchise, so I've actually given him $100 million, which ends up being a $100 million loss for me from me trying to look after somebody.One of the biggest behind-the-scenes gossip stories still being talked about in Hollywood is Marvel's decision to dump Terrence Howard for Don Cheadle as Col. at least 17 times that day and 21 the next and finally left a message saying, 'Look, man, I need the help that I gave you.' Never heard from him," Howard said. Howard later told Rolling Stone that he actually took a $1 million pay cut to get Downey cast in the Marvel hit, something Downey and producers denied - but something Howard took to heart when Iron Man 2 (2010) came around. Upon learning that the role in Iron Man 2 (2010) would be reduced, producers "drastically reduced" their offer to Howard, giving him a 50 to 80 percent pay cut, which his agents rejected. When it came time to film Iron Man 2 (2010), a source said that producers weren't thrilled with Howard's performance in the original, leading to re-shoots and cutting of Howard's scenes. The woman reportedly accused Howard of cutting the line Howard insisted to Rolling Stone that he wasn't even in the line and was just checking to see what the wait time was and "one thing led to another" and he was acting in self-defense.Įntertainment Weekly reported that the issue was one of cash: Howard was the first actor signed to Iron Man (2008) and was paid $3.5 million for the movie, which was more than titular star Robert Downey, Jr. In 2005, Howard pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after allegedly attacking a man and a woman at a Philadelphia restaurant. In 1997, People reported Howard was accused of assaulting a Continental Airlines flight attendant who attempted to return him to his seat when the seatbelt light came on charges were dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction and Howard later denied the claims entirely and said he was just trying to take his daughter to the bathroom. When he doesn't get his way, he loses his s ** t very easily." Terrence has to be in control of everything, all the time. I feel like Rapunzel, you know, stuck in a penthouse with my baby."Ī television executive told The New York Post, "Terrence has this reputation for being a hothead." A former associate of Howard added, "I don't think 'anger issues' quite covers it. Never, never." She added, "I've developed a slight form of agoraphobia lately. We've never been to the supermarket together. In our two years together, I've only gone to restaurants with him two or three times. It was difficult for him being picked on and bullied all the time. But, you know, he didn't have much of a childhood. Pak told the magazine, "We have an amazing connection.
But I run into good luck too, so it's even-steven right now. I don't have any greater authority than she does. Howard told Rolling Stone of Pak, "When you meet your one, it's completely balanced. Had I known, I would have never had said something so insensitive." Just everybody's got to get out of their way." Howard later retracted the statement, adding, "When they asked me about Chris Brown the other day, I was in no way aware of what he had been accused of. Howard also came under fire in 2009 for defending Chris Brown after the singer assaulted then-girlfriend Rihanna, telling press, "It's just life, man. This double standard that has permitted abusive women to feel that they can assault a man and not reap where they have sowed is wrong!"
I firmly believe that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. I am the same loving being since day 1!" He added, "When I say that I've made mistakes, it is not regarding violence but judgement. I have loved and paid the price for love. Howard tweeted, "I've never been abusive to anyone in my entire life.