Eagle eyed viewers and people who understand how age works knew that the lone teenager was none other than Ty Simpkins, who played the lovable scamp Harley Keener in 2013's Iron Man 3. Simpkins, now 17, looks significantly different than he did six years ago, which is how the passage of time works on adolescents.

Who was the kid behind Scarlet Witch at Tony's funeral?

The answer is Harley Keener, played by Ty Simpkins. Harley is the kid from Iron Man 3, the one who helped Tony when Iron Man crash-landed in Tennessee. That movie took place in 2013, and remember, the funeral happens around 2023 because of the five-year time jump. That explains why Simpkins is barely recognizable.

Who is the kid standing by himself at the end of Endgame?

Who the hell was that gawky, silent teenage kid standing with, but slightly apart from, all our heroes and their loved ones at the end of the film? That character is Harley Keener, and he's played by 17-year-old actor Ty Simpkins.

Why is Harley Keener in Endgame?

Iron Man 3 Set Up Harley Keener As Tony Stark's Replacement

Harley's cameo appearance at Stark's funeral in Avengers: Endgame reignited hope for him making a proper return and taking Iron Man's place, but that's no longer possible thanks to new characters in the Multiverse Saga.

Who is the white kid at the end of Endgame?

That character is Harley Keener, and he's played by 17-year-old actor Ty Simpkins. If the character's name is familiar, it's because we've met him before — but he looked a lot different then.

Endgame Deleted Scene Shows Us Tony In The Afterlife

Why was Thor not at Tony's funeral?

In a deleted scene, his fellow heroes paid tribute to the character, including Thor. He was also present during the viewing of Iron Man's final message and the rest of his funeral service. However, the God Thunder wasn't as distraught as his fellow Avengers, and it may have something to do with his Asgardian roots.

Why is Gamora not at Tony Stark's funeral?

We know that Gamora wasn't at Tony Stark's funeral - unsurprising considering that she didn't know him, really - so she must have fled after the battle was won.

Will Harley Keener become an Iron Man?

Iron Man 3 hit theaters back in 2013, so it's been a full decade since we were briefly introduced to the kid aka Harley Keener. He's yet to factor importantly into any other movies, and is therefore unlikely to become Iron Lad in an upcoming Marvel movie.

Is Harley Keener a superhero?

Harley Keener was created by Shane Black, who pitched the idea of a superhero running into a little kid in heartland America, a decision which Robert Downey, Jr. opined to be "a wise choice and a calculated risk" to the storyline of Iron Man 3.

Who is the next Tony Stark?

Though no plans to bring back Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man have been announced, Tony Stark's legacy is still being felt in the MCU. Riri Williams, who appeared in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and will be the lead character in the upcoming Ironheart series, is in many ways a direct successor to Tony.

Why was Quicksilver killed off?

Both sides know what they own. They both had the rights to the characters. "Marvel Studios decided to kill of Quicksilver due to Fox having bigger plans for that character, and not confuse the audience with two Quicksilvers in different franchises."

Was Nick Fury at Tony Stark's funeral?

In Avengers: Endgame (2019), Fury is restored to life. He attends Stark's funeral and reunites with Danvers. In the post-credits scene of Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), Fury is working in space on a space station, having recruited Talos and Soren to replace him and Hill and give Stark's glasses to Peter Parker.

Who was not at Tony Stark's funeral?

While it is true that people like Gamora and Valkyrie missed his funeral, there is another important one a lot of people fail to mention: Phil Coulson.

Who made Wanda pregnant?

In 1975, she married her android teammate Vision, later using borrowed magical forces to make herself pregnant, resulting in twin sons William ("Billy") and Thomas ("Tommy").

Is there Iron Man 4 coming?

"Tony Stark's story is far from over," Downey said. "Iron Man 4 will explore new dimensions of the character and his legacy through the eyes of Morgan. It's an honor to continue this journey and see where it leads." Feel free to express your thoughts on this exciting project by leaving a comment below.

Why did Captain America age in Endgame?

If you were initially thrown off by seeing an older Captain America at the film's end, in 2023, you shouldn't be. Yes, Cap was injected with the super serum, but he didn't age because he was put on ice and frozen in 1945. Nick Fury tells him in "Captain America: The First Avenger" that he's been out for about 70 years.

Who is Harley Keener to Tony Stark?

Harley Keener is a recurring character that appears in the movie Iron Man 3. He was the first child introduced to the trilogy films and was portrayed by actor Ty Simpkins. He helped Tony Stark rebuild and recharge his Iron Man Mark 42 suit.

How old is Harley Keener in endgame?

He was 11 in 2013, when Iron Man 3 took place. That means he was 16 when Thanos snapped in 2018. There was a 5 year gap between the snap and the main plot of Avengers: Endgame, which takes place in 2023. That makes him 21 (or 16 if he got dusted by the snap too) when he appears in the movie.

Will Harley Keener come back?

After Spider-Man ruined Harley Keener's MCU future by taking his spot in Tony Stark's life, it does not appear that he is part of Marvel's plans. The Multiverse Saga in theory could bring back Harley Keener in several ways, but there is no indication that Marvel Studios is even considering him.

Is Harley Keener a Kang?

Keener Fits Kang's Origins in the MCU Timeline

With his ability to travel through time and reach other realities, Kang has the Multiverse at his disposal.

Does Harley Keener have powers?

Harley Keener doesn't have superpowers or any physical attributes that would suggest he could be a superhero. But, what makes Keener so impressive is his smarts. In this case, he teamed up with Lunella and Onome to stop a corrupt version of Iron Man from hacking one of Stark's greatest resources.

Is Ironheart a Kang variant?

Ironheart Could Be A Kang The Conqueror Variant

In Marvel Comics, Nathaniel Richards is a young variant of Kang the Conqueror who, after being plucked from his timeline by his future self, and seeing what he is destined to become, renounces his villainous variant and chooses to become the superhero Iron Lad.

Why did Gamora survive but not natasha?

But the film itself contains a clue: Thanos killed his daughter Gamora in Infinity War to obtain the stone, and she's alive and well by the end of Endgame. She survives because she time travels from the past, skipping around the part of her history where Thanos sacrificed her.

How did Gamora come back but not Black Widow?

"When Gamora went off that cliff, the Gamora from that time period died. But this is the Gamora from prior to that. So she's still alive, she traveled in the time machine to the present.

How did Gamora survive Tony's snap?

Gamora survived Tony's snap because she had changed allegiances when it happened. The stones can interpret the users' intentions, and Tony only snaps Thanos' invading forces. Nebula had already convinced Gamora that Thanos was in the wrong by this point, so the soul stone likely sensed that she was no longer a threat.