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Ironheart Reveals Shocking Twist: Joe McGillicuddy is Ezekiel Stane!

6/25/2025

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In the thrilling third episode of "Ironheart," Alden Ehrenreich unveils a shocking twist—his character, Joe McGillicuddy, is none other than Ezekiel Stane, the son of Obadiah Stane from "Iron Man." This revelation deepens the connection to the MCU's roots, while Dominique Thorne shines as Riri Williams, a tech-savvy superhero on her exciting journey. Catch the action now on Disney+.

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Story summary

In the thrilling third episode of "Ironheart," Alden Ehrenreich unveils a shocking twist—his character, Joe McGillicuddy, is none other than Ezekiel Stane, the son of Obadiah Stane from "Iron Man." This revelation deepens the connection to the MCU's roots, while Dominique Thorne shines as Riri Williams, a tech-savvy superhero on her exciting journey. Catch the action now on Disney+.