Is NAMOR, THE SUB-MARINER Appearing in IRON MAN 3?

ComicBook.com has reported that Prince Namor, The Sub-Mariner is rumored to be the antagonist in Shane Black’s upcoming Iron Man 3.

According to their report, the Wilmington soundstages which will be used for filming include a large water tank, but that’s not all.

So while the Mandarin and The Ghost are possibilities (as bad guys), we think there might be another possibility. As already mentioned, Marvel Studios is shooting in a coastal town in a facility that boasts a special effects water tank as one of its selling point. The location lends itself to a water-based villain, which got us thinking.  In Iron Man 2, there were several easter eggs involving Atlantis, which led to lots of speculation that Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner would be appearing in an upcoming Marvel Studios film. There have also been reports that a giant sea creature called Leviathan will make an appearance in The Avengers, which has led to speculation about Atlantis and Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner in that movie as well. 

Of course, Loki is the main villain featured in The Avengers, so if Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner does make an appearance it’s likely in a supporting role. Knowing how Marvel Studios likes to tie their films together, it would make sense that they might want to lay the groundwork in The Avengers for the villain in their next big film, which is Iron Man 3.

What do you think? And better yet, who would you like to see portray Namor?