The first image from Iron Man 2

Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 2
Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 2

USA Today has posted the first image from director Jon Favreau’s upcoming Iron Man sequel. The new film started shooting three weeks ago and opens May 7, 2010. According to reports, Iron Man 2 takes place six months after Stark revealed his identity as Iron Man.

Iron Man 2 features Mickey Rourke as Whiplash, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer and Don Cheadle replaces Terrence Howard as Rhodey.

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