Ironheart is shut to creating its debut amid the 2025 TV schedule, and with it comes a wave of questions on what lies forward for protagonist Riri Williams within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. One thing that hasn’t been in query, nonetheless, is how Iron Man icon Robert Downey Jr. feels about one other armored hero being within the MCU. Downey has proven the upcoming present’s lead actress, Dominique Thorne quite a lot of help and most lately did so by way of a video message. Each the video and Thorne’s response are so nice.
Dominique Thorne and fellow Ironheart forged member Anthony Ramos promoted their new present whereas showing on Good Morning America. It was in the course of the broadcast that co-host Robin Roberts shocked the duo with a pre-recorded greeting from Robert Downey Jr. The previous Tony Stark actor sweetly confirmed like to Thorne and likewise joked about his hope that Ramos’ Parker Robbins (a.ok.a. The Hood) wasn’t going to interchange his Physician Doom because the MCU’s foremost Large Dangerous. Take a look at the clip, which was shared on Instagram, under:
Cue all the “awwws,” as this was actually an exquisite second and one which this MCU fan received’t overlook anytime quickly. RDJ first reached out to the Riri Williams portrayer years in the past, after she landed the position of the tech prodigy. Since then, it’s been evident that Downey has been within the up-and-coming star’s nook amid her journey. I really like seeing actors help fellow actors, and this now-viral second is the epitome of that excellent.
Ironheart hits Disney+ on June 24 with a three-episode premiere. Whilst you look ahead to it, you may stream Riri’s MCU debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Eternally. Additionally, learn up on different upcoming Marvel reveals on the horizon.
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