Robert Downey Jr. Calls & Congratulates Dominique Thorne on Ironheart in New Video

Currently, Dominique Thorne is joyfully marking the debut of Ironheart on Disney+, and in a fresh video, she engages in conversation with the original Iron Man character himself.

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In a fresh Instagram clip, Thorne gets a FaceTime call from Robert Downey Jr. He sends his blessings to Thorne’s late father on their birthday, then commends Thorne for the launch of Ironheart, marking 17 years since Iron Man’s debut and signaling the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m thrilled to bits about my connection with Downey these days! He’s gearing up to embody Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, and it seems our paths have crossed. Over time, I’ve developed quite the soft spot for Thorne – it’s been an enjoyable journey getting to know him.

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In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Ironheart is steered by character Thorne, who once again takes on the role of Riri Williams. Along with Thorne, the cast for Ironheart includes Anthony Ramos, Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, Manny Montana, Matthew Elam, and Anji White. The series is ingeniously crafted by Chinaka Hodge.

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In this adaptation, following the occurrences depicted in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel Television’s Ironheart series presents a clash between technology and magic. Riri Williams, a brilliant young inventor from Chicago with a knack for creating iron suits, embarks on her journey to make an impact globally. Along the way, she crosses paths with Parker Robbins, an alluring and enigmatic figure known as The Hood.

Ironheart is now available exclusively on Disney+.

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2025-06-24 22:40