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Ben Kingsley Appearing in Another Marvel Project

It looks like Marvel Studios isn't finished with Kingsley's character! But where will we see the man turn up next?

It looks like we haven't seen the last of "the Mandarin!" Sir Ben Kinglsey has informed The Belfast Telegraph he's working on a "secret Marvel project." He stated the project allowed him to reunite with some of Iron Man's 3 crew and called it a "wonderful family." Additionally, the actor spoke very highly of the people involved. "I think they have enormous taste as creative artists. There's nothing lazy or gratuitous about their work. They are at the top of their game, and they're great company to keep."

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Where do you think he'll make his next appearance? We know Tony Stark will be in the upcoming Avengers films, but, as of right now, there's no word on whether he'd get another solo film and, honestly, it doesn't seem like they can use this character for anything more than some solid comedic material. Could this be another one-shot Marvel is planning for one of their upcoming blu-ray/DVDs and, if so, which one? Like the actor said in his interview, we'll just have to wait and see. In the meantime, enjoy speculating with your fellow Viners below.

Source: The Belfast Telegraph

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mmmh........

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He's going to return in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Kingsley will once again play Trevor Slattery, who will be hired to play the Winter Soldier.

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Three thoughts coming to mind.

1. I spent the entirety of Iron Man 3 between the reveal and the end credits expecting another twist. I wasn't even mad about what they did. I was just expecting them to reverse it anyway.

2. It's probably just a one shot for more comedy, but it would be super cool if they still used some clever method to have him represent the real thing.

3. Despite my hope that they go that route, it was quite obvious that Aldrich Killian was literally The Mandarin. I spent days after the movie premiere arguing with people on the internet saying that he meant it literally when he said "I am the Mandarin," and that he was in fact the movie adaptation of the Mandarin, not Ben Kingsly's character, and now that the dvd/blu ray is released, I'm proud to say that the director's commentary confirmed that.

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His reveal was funny ... and stupid. I honestly don't understand how some you like that ish. It was a twist that was more lame than witty. You gotta be smokin somethin to like that.

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Is he going to be a new character or continue his role as "The Mandarin?"

Because if it's as "Mandarin" then I'm hoping him being an actor was all a disguise and he'll reveal himself to be a true mastermind and become a major villain.

That's what I hope for... if not, if they show us "Trevor" again... hmmm.

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hopefully he'll come out in avengers 3 trying to get another acting gig or something funny.

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I just want a Masters Of Evil.

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@maccyd said:

@matteopg: Yeah but Killian was a much more forgettable villain and tbh just another "suit" villain of Iron man, not to mention his terrible motive.

You're right about the suit thing... and I will admit that, if they wanted to make him a compelling villain, they should have built him better. As I said, I don't see the movie as terrible as most people, but I recognize that that's just my personal taste: the movie was objectively not well written.

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I hope Mandarin is done correctly if there will be another Iron Man movie, this would be awesome.

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He's gonna say : "Oh my god, it's Ultron" and that's gonna be it.

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Could gain actual powers and 'become' The Mandarin the same way as he was acting the character

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@remynisce: Most of the rings seem to revolve around influencing others and would make for a more interesting type of villain. This also makes makes him a good foil to Stark who's typically the sly influencer. So much potential was ruined for that film... :(

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I liked it lol just haters are going to hate :P

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woooooooooooooooooooooo

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You know, "The Mandarin Twist" sounds like a milkshake...

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@ghost_runner said:

maybe they'll go : HE REALLY WAS THE MANDARIN ALL ALONG!!!

but i doubt it

I hope not. After what we saw him do during the reveal? ("OLAY! Olay olay olay!") Sayonara, dignity.

I think it should show him and Killian reporting back to a mysterious other figure, who chews Killian out for being a petty, wimpy moron and making him look like a fool, disgracing the title of the Mandarin. (Then maybe beats him up with some Makulan ring power) Then he calls Trevor an idiot, but still compliments him on his performance. The camera turns to reveal an actor (like, maybe somebody who resembles Fu Manchu) who turns out to be the REAL Mandarin.

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