Alden Ehrenreich Says Zeke Stane May Return to the MCU
The actor told the Happy Sad Confused podcast that Ironheart's Zeke Stane has more room to grow, but the series has not been renewed.
Alden Ehrenreich said in a podcast interview that his Ironheart character Zeke Stane could possibly return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to screenrant.com. He made the remark on the Happy Sad Confused podcast.
Ehrenreich said the character's potential to grow was a major reason he accepted the role. He also praised Ironheart showrunner Chinaka Hodge and noted that she is now part of the playwright circle at his theater.
Ironheart has not been officially renewed for a second season. The series, developed as a six-episode limited series, premiered in 2025 and follows MIT student Riri Williams after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).
In the show's ending, Riri Williams helps free Zeke from the control of The Hood.
Quick answers
Will Zeke Stane return to the MCU?
Alden Ehrenreich said on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that the character could possibly return, but there is no official confirmation.
Has Ironheart been renewed for season 2?
No, Ironheart has not been officially renewed for a second season.