TheDailyMail reports that Marvel Studios is trying to land British star Emily Blunt to play the villain in Iron Man 3. While it's being reported by a gossip magazine from Britain it's not that impossible. Blunt had to jump ship on Iron Man 2 when Fox called up her contract and left the role of Black Widow. Emily has always been vocal on wanting to be involved in the Iron Man/Marvel universe in the future. She also tested for the role of Peggy Carter in Captain America.
Iron Man 3 is on Marvel's to-do-list but it seems like it won't be priority until both Avengers and Runaways are done production. Yet it's expected the studio will move quickly on the third film in the billion dollar franchise. While they don't name the villainous role here is a rundown of possible candidates.
Madame Masque: Whitney Frost (Giulietta Nefaria) the daughter of Avengers super villain Count Nefaria. She often has conflicted loyalties between her father and her lover, Iron Man. Frost seems the the best bet out of the bunch since she's been rumored since Iron Man 2.
Spider-Woman: Jessica Drew is a Hydra assassin who becomes reformed and joins SHIELD, later becoming a member of the Avengers.
Madame Hydra/Viper: Ophelia Sarkissian is one of the leading members of Hydra. While originally a Captain America villain she could be introduced in Iron Man. It's unknown if Fox owns the character since her involvement with the Hellfire Club (X-Men) and being the ex-wife of Wolverine.
Crimson Cowl: Justine Hammer the daughter of Justin Hammer. The least likely of the bunch but Whiplash was used while he was very obscure as well.
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