Robert Downey Jr. Approves of ‘Ironheart’
With Thunderbolts* now officially in theaters, fans are already looking ahead to the next installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
That honor falls to Ironheart, which is set to debut on Disney+ next month.
A spinoff of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Ironheart will continue the story of Dominique Thorne’s Riri Williams as she returns from MIT to her hometown of Chicago with her armored suit in hand.
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There, she begins to uncover a series of secrets that bring danger to her doorstep.
Robert Downey Jr. Has Weighed in on ‘Ironheart’
With Ironheart set to premiere in just over a month, Empire magazine shared an exclusive look at the upcoming series.
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While the feature provided little information about what fans can expect from Ironheart, it did reveal that Robert Downey Jr. has approved Thorne’s assumption of his armored mantle.
“Robert Downey Jr and I spoke just after we wrapped, and he shared some very lovely words about my journey,” Thorne revealed.
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“He told me how excited he was and that he’s rooting for it, too. I literally got two thumbs up. It’s really reassuring to know you’re not embarrassing Iron Man.”
The Next Generation
17 years after Downey launched the MCU with his portrayal of Tony Stark in Iron Man, Thorpe’s Riri Williams will carry his legacy forward.
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With Downey set to return to the MCU as Doctor Doom, perhaps we will even see the two stars share some screen time.
Ironheart will premiere June 25 on Disney+.
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