Mickey Rourke could be continuing his comeback by playing a villain in the upcoming Iron Man sequel, it has been reported.

The Wrestler actor will play Russian arms dealer Crimson Dynamo in Iron Man 2.

Dynamo is an evil version of the Iron Man, who battles the hero in a nuclear-powered suit of armour.

Filming starts on the movie this spring. Iron Man 2 is expected to be released in 2010.