Also, the stories of the MCU seem to not have any use for the character anymore.

Besides, if Paltrow were to return,it’s extremely likely she would forget about it later.

After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins.

Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts in ‘Iron Man’

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Which is a shame, given the fact thatWalton Goggins is such a great performer.

After the thirdIron Manmovie, people were practically begging for Harley to become the comic character, Iron Lad.

Despite his cameo, this character can very much be considered phased out of the MCU.

Daniel Kaluuya as W’Kabi looking at someone standing in a crowd in Black Panther.

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Aside from the popularity and fan demand, he was dropped from the MCU entirely.

This didn’t happen, though.

In fact, he was never mentioned or shown ever again.

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This means this entire story happened off-screen.

What a way to write him out, Marvel!

Sounds like a great villain origin story, right?

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It’s been almost 20 years since he made an appearance.

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Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts inside an Iron Man suit in Avengers Endgame.

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Helen Cho close-up in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

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When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it’s up to Earth’s mightiest heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plan.

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Benicio del Toro as The Collector looking serious.

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Walton Goggins as Sonny Burch in a vehicle holding a small building and looks shocked in Ant-Man and the Wasp

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As Scott Lang balances being both a superhero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past.

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Ty Simpkins as Harley standing with the Iron Man armor in Iron Man 3.

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When Tony Stark’s world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.

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Donald Glover as Aaron Davies talking to Spider-Man in Spider-Man Homecoming.

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Michael Mando as Mac Gargan smiling with a scar on his face in Spider-Man: Homecoming.

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Amidst trying to navigate the complex life of a teenager, a young superhero is thrust into a battle against a new formidable enemy who seeks to disrupt the peace of the city. With his quick wits and spider-like abilities, he strives to thwart the villain’s plans while grappling with personal dilemmas that test his resolve and sense of duty.

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Chiwetel Ejiofor as Baron Mordo with metallic robots in Doctor Strange 2.

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While on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts.

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Ty Burrell as Leonard Samson talking to Thunderbolt Ross in The Incredible Hulk.

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