DJ AM in IRON MAN 2

DJ AM cameo in Iron Man 2

The late DJ AM, real name Adam Goldstein, has a small part in the upcoming Iron Man 2.

During the spring of 2009 DJ AM filmed segments for the film, and after his death, director Jon Favreau, who had bonded with Goldstein on the set, wondered whether or not to use the footage.

Goldstein died from a drug overdose in August 2009. He was a recovering addict who had relapsed – and hard. It is speculated that a plane crash in which he barely survived, (along with best friend Travis Barker) in September 2008 may have left the DJ with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder leading to his relapse. Goldstein was left with burns all over his body after the accident.

Favreau says of his late friend: “We tried to make it respectful, and for people who know him, they’ll get a kick out of it and for people who don’t, it will sort of slide by without much notice.”

In the scene, a boozed-up Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is celebrating his birthday with a wild party at his Malibu oceanfront estate and there, behind the turntables, is Goldstein. The billionaire, in his superhero armor, is shown dancing to 2Pac’s hip-hop classic “California Love” as Goldstein tends to the vinyl. Then, as the party tilts into a nasty direction, the hero makes a request: “Adam, I need a fat beat …”

Favreau adds that Goldstein was well liked by all, and because of that, AM’s role in Iron Man 2 became a bit more prominent.

“I was just a fan of his, just an admirer of his work, and it was supposed to be a one-day bit. But Robert [Downey Jr.] took a real shine to him, as we all did. His energy was amazing, he was such a inspiring guy and there was a lot of depth to him and this positive energy. He ended up staying on with us for about a week and it was just great, we set up this turntable and between takes he would give me pointers.”

Favreau dedicated the movie to his friend, complete with DJ AM lightning bolt and all, which can be seen in the end credits.

“Our heart goes out to his family and friends,” said Favreau, “and we hope what we’ve done is pleasing to them and to the many, many people who held Adam in high regard.”

Other celebrities with cameos in the film are Stan Lee and Bill O’Reily.

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