The Brilliant Way 'Ironheart' Overcame Its Tony Stark Problem

The Brilliant Way 'Ironheart' Overcame Its Tony Stark Problem

JJ GeigerFor 15 years, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) was the lynchpin of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. He might be gone now, but he’s a pillar of the franchise — and not only because Downey is somehow returning as Doctor Doom in the next Avengers movie. Iron Man was the MCU’s first official hero, and his presence reshaped the history of his universe. Sure, he had a hand in creating his share of villains, but he also set an example for the next g…

Ironheart Team Reveal How Quickly They Cast THAT Marvel Villain (And Where They Might Appear Next)

WARNING: There are major spoilers ahead for Ironheart! The Marvel Cinematic Universe has finally introduced a villain fans have been expecting for a long time, and it still managed to surprise viewers with how and when he came onto the scene. Ironheart Episode 6, “The Past Is the Past,” called forth the demon Mephisto, played by Sacha Baron Cohen. In an interview with ComicBook, series creator Chinaka Hodge and director Angela Barnes explained w…

Here's How Ironheart Cast That Actor As The Latest Marvel Big Bad

Marvel's Ironheart cast a fascinating actor to play an unexpected villain on the show. Here's how the producers got him on board.