While the reports on possible plots for Iron Man 3 have ranged from an adaptation of Warren Ellis’ “Extremis” storyline to a Tom-Clancy thriller involving real world villains, we think there is evidence that another storyline could be in development.Because Iron Man 3 filming has not started yet, no one outside of top Marvel executives, the star actors, and the director seem to have access to a script. However, we earlier speculated that several things we uncovered about the filming location pointed to the possibility of Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner playing a role in Iron Man 3.Of course, Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner was part of the “Demon In A Bottle” storyline, which is one of the most revered Iron Man comic book stories of all time. In that spirit, we’ve compiled a list of top five hints as to why we think the “Demon In A Bottle” storyline could in some form or fashion be part of the plot for Iron Man 3.5. Director Denied Demon In A Bottle Adaptation – So director Shane Black suggested that he wasn’t going to adapt “Demon In A Bottle” at the Long Beach Comic Con, and we list that as a hint that it’s really going to happen? Don’t you know that in Hollywood misdirection is the new name of the game when it comes to comic book movies? For example, remember when Variety confirmed with Dark Knight Rises director Christopher Nolan that Joseph Gordon-Levitt would be playing the Holiday Killer? Or remember the time when X-Men: First Class producer Bryan Singer told The Geek Files that there would not be a Wolverine cameo in X-Men: First Class?4. Atlantis References In Previous Films – There have certainly been a lot of rumors and hints that Marvel Studios is looking to introduce Atlantis as part of their Marvel film world. Iron Man 2 contained a number of references to Atlantis, and rumors of Leviathan and some type of Atlantis connection have revolved around The Avengers. If Marvel is hinting about Atlantis, then Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner is likely on the horizon, and what better way to introduce him than in an adaptation of the “Demon In A Bottle” storyline.
