Here is the latest character poster for Shane Black’s Iron Man 3.  This one features Sir Ben Kingsley as the villain Mandarin.  I have to see, this is one of the more fascinating posters we’ve seen for this movie.  As you can tell from the picture, this Mandarin means business.  Unlike the comics where he possesses mystical powers, it’s clear this incarnation of the infamous villain will be more grounded in reality.  Kingsley’s character definitely has the look and feel of a terrorist, and based on the image of his foot resting atop Stark’s Iron Man helmet, it’s clear the Mandarin will be out for blood.  Also, is that Captain America’s WWII helmet resting beside him?  Is there a connection between that and the Iron Patriot?  We’ll have to wait and see.

Iron Man 3 opens May 3, 2013.