Overview

• During a live Good Morning America segment, Downey Jr. appeared via pre-recorded clip to praise Dominique Thorne’s turn as Riri Williams and tease Anthony Ramos’s role as the Hood
• He joked about Parker Robbins replacing him as Doctor Doom before making a hand-heart gesture and declaring, “Iron Man loves Ironheart”
• Thorne responded on air with the same symbol and proclaimed, “Ironheart loves Iron Man too,” underscoring their mutual respect
• Downey Jr. had earlier reached out to Thorne after filming wrapped to offer personal congratulations and encouragement
• Ironheart premieres June 24 on Disney+ and follows Williams’s return to Chicago and confrontation with the mystical villain Parker Robbins, with a first-look at Shea Couleé’s debut as the mysterious Slug