The arrival of Ironheart on Disney+ has already been tying the collection all the best way again to to the film that began all of it – Iron Man. Though this appears apparent, contemplating the protagonists love of making AI holograms and steel superhero fits, there’s one other connection that was revealed with the true identification of 1 character surprisingly linked to the unique MCU antagonist.
Whereas many followers are ready to see if these Mephisto rumors are true – and there have definitely been loads of hints to counsel it – the third episode of Ironheart revealed that Joe McGillicuddy, a meek, fellow tech genius performed by former Han Solo star Alden Ehrenreich, is definitely Ezekiel “Zeke” Stane, the son of Iron Man villain Obediah Stane. Stane was performed by Jeff Bridges within the authentic MCU film, and was the person who wished to make use of Tony Stark’s tech to advance warfare and rake in cash within the course of. Whereas by no means formally known as by his comedian e-book identify of Iron Monger, Ironheart makes a playful reference to the identify, similar to in Iron Man all these years in the past.
For head author Chinaka Hodge, the prospect to attach Ironheart again to the start of the MCU was only a nice and enjoyable alternative. Hodge instructed TVLine:
“It’s a gem of a ‘hanging chad’ within the Obadiah Stane story. Among the best issues in regards to the MCU is how issues join, however I believe so lots of the throws have been ahead or to different MCUs or alternate universes, and it’s a lot enjoyable to achieve again.”
Supply: TVLine
Ironheart
- Launch Date
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June 24, 2025
- Community
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Disney+
- Showrunner
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Chinaka Hodge
- Administrators
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Angela Barnes, Sam Bailey
- Writers
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Chinaka Hodge