With an Iron Man-shaped vacuum in the universe, Ironheart had to get creative with its heroine’s origin story. It’s become something of a full-circle moment for Ross, who’s been waiting a long time to deliver Ironheart to the fans. It’s no different in Ironheart, though Ross’ character serves as a much-needed counterbalance. “I didn’t know that they were going to go as far as they did with Natalie,” Ross admits, “[but] that was my favorite part. Marvel Studios“I would miss playing that character,” Ross says.