US EditionRobert Downey Jr gave "two thumbs up" to Ironheart star Dominique Thorne: "He's rooting for it, too"
- Dominique Thorne leads the cast of Ironheart, portraying a brilliant young technologist who develops an advanced suit inspired by Iron Man, in a series debuting on Disney+ on June 24, 2025.
- The Ironheart series follows Williams creating an advanced suit with fewer resources than Tony Stark, who first played Iron Man 17 years ago; reports confirm Downey Jr. Approved Thorne's role.
- Thorne revealed she spoke with Robert Downey Jr. After filming, receiving support as he expressed excitement and gave her 'two thumbs up' for carrying on Iron Man’s legacy.
- Thorne pointed out that Williams’ path to creating her suit is grounded in making do with limited means, especially compared to Tony Stark, who had vast wealth and resources at his disposal.
- Ironheart’s debut suggests a continuation of Iron Man’s influence within the MCU, signaling anticipation for how Williams’ story will unfold against a backdrop of technology and magic conflict.
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