Washington, Mar 17 : Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke is totally determined about getting the portrayal of his role as the villain in the `Iron Man' sequel right, which is why he visited Russian prison to research his character.

The Golden Globe award-winning actor, who is all set to play the Russian super-villain Whiplash in the flick, visited Moscow to get into the mindset of a former Eastern Bloc baddie.

New York, March 15 : American actor Mickey Rourke has bagged yet another good role as the Russian villain in `Iron Man 2', after being nominated for an Oscar for his work in the film `The Wrestler'.

A report published by the website deadlinehollywooddaily. com says that the producers had earlier offered Rourke just 250,000 dollars for this role.

However, they significantly increased the money offer after Rourke's agent, David Unger, played hardball.

According to the New York Post, Rourke was also being considered for a villainous role in Sony's `Spider-Man 4'.

Rourke has also been offered a role by Sylvester Stallone in the fifth `Rambo' film.

Moscow - US actor Mickey Rourke fulfilled a "dream" by making a three-hour visit to Moscow's notorious Butyrka Prison as he prepares for his next big screen role as a Russian bad man, it was reported Saturday.

The 56-year-old - Oscar-nominated this year for his role in The Wrestler - met behind locked cell doors with inmates during the tour which included visits to the prison gym, church, museum and canteen, Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper said.

It quoted Rourke as admiring the prison's facility for allowing inmates time with their wives - "that's very humane" - and said Rourke gave autographs to warders and inmates.

New York, Mar 4: He might be a superstar, but Mickey Rourke hasn’t let fame go to his head.

The Wrestler star was seen hanging out in a posh New York bar 1OAK with bathroom attendant.

According to a source, he also gave a nice hug to the employee before leading him in an impromptu dance routine, reports The New York Daily News.

The veteran actor was seen wishing “All My Children” soap star Denise Vasi a happy birthday before chatting up a sexy brunette at the bar.

London, Feb 25 : Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke is apparently looking for a new dog following the death of his pet pooch Chihuahua Loki.

The Wrestler star, who credited his precious pooches with saving his life during his years in the Hollywood wilderness, was heartbroken when his 18-year-old pet passed away last week.

According to RadarOnline, the 56-year-old actor is now so lonely that he's planning to get a new pooch.