Terrence Howard's Temper Tantrum: The Cost of Losing the Marvel Role

Terrence Howard is looking back on a moment that changed his career trajectory, revealing how a heated exchange with producer Joel Silver led to him losing his role in the Marvel universe. During a promotional run for the film“The Brave One,”Howard confronted Silver about billing, frustrated that his name wasn’t listed alongside Jodie Foster. When Silver explained that Howard had a supporting role, things took a turn—Howard responded with a threat to knock Silver’s teeth out.

Not surprisingly, this outburst didn’t sit well with the powers that be. Just a few months later, Howard was replaced by Don Cheadle as James“Rhodey”Rhodes in“Iron Man 2.”Howard reflected on this experience as a significant learning moment, especially after receiving some sage advice from Denzel Washington. Sometimes, letting your anger get the best of you can cost you big time, a lesson he’s now sharing with others—preferably without the threats!