In late April, we learned that Jessica Chastain was eyeing a role in director Shane Blackâs Iron Man 3. Well, not entirely unexpectedly, Chastain has had to decline the role due to scheduling difficulties. The role was reportedly that of a âsexy scientistâ who rivals Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark in intelligence. Last year, the incredibly talented Chastain burst onto the scene with roles in seven films including The Tree of Life and The Help. Sheâs become very in-demand as of late, and her schedule just became too crowded to make room for Iron Man 3.Hit the jump to read her statement and to find out what other projects she has on the horizon.Chastain posted this statement on her Facebook page:
âSorry to say that Iron Man 3 isn't going to work out. My schedule is jammed packed and I can't fit anything else in. The press announced my possible attachment far too soon. I know many of you wanted me to be involved, and I'm so sorry to disappoint you. Hopefully there'll be another Marvel film in my future. Shane Black and everyone on the IM3 team are really wonderful. I'm very excited to see the film when it comes out. xxâ
I was definitely looking forward to seeing Chastain play around in the Iron Man universe, but hopefully sheâll be able to star in a different Marvel film down the road. Sheâs currently filming Kathryn Bigelowâs drama about the hunt for Osama Bin Laden, Zero Dark Thirty and sheâs poised to star in the drama The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her.
Itâll be interesting to see who Black and co. nab to fill Chastainâs role in Iron Man 3. The impressive cast already includes newcomers Ben Kingsley and Guy Pearce, so hopefully they choose an actress of the same caliber. Iron Man 3 opens on