John Stamos Will Voice Howard Stark in Marvel’s IRON MAN AND HIS AWESOME Friends; Trailer Revealed
John Stamos is returning to the Marvel animated universe in a brand-new way! After lending his voice to Tony Stark in Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Stamos is stepping into the role of Tony’s father, Howard Stark, for Disney Jr.’s upcoming preschool series Iron Man and His Awesome Friends.
The show follows the adventures of Tony Stark (Iron Man), Riri Williams (Ironheart), and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk) as they balance genius-level problem-solving with superhero action. With custom Iron Suits, these young heroes will take flight and protect their city from danger while learning the value of friendship and teamwork.
The main voice cast includes Mason Blomberg as Tony Stark, Kapri Ladd as Riri Williams, and Aidyn Ahn as Amadeus Cho. Villains will be voiced by Tony Hale as Ultron, Vanessa Bayer as Swarm, and Talon Warburton as Absorbing Man.
A fantastic lineup of guest stars is joining the series as well Jackée Harry (227) as Granny Williams, Riri’s pie-slinging grandmother, Jessica Mendoza as Dottie Doubleday, the upbeat owner of a local batting cage, Stephen Tobolowsky (Freakier Friday) as candy shop owner Spencer Q. Sweets, Lauren Tom (King of the Hill) as Helen Cho, Amadeus’ loving mother, and Gary Anthony Williams (Night Court) and Mo Collins as Ultron’s comedic henchbots, Nuts and Bolts
Disney Jr. is set to premiere Iron Man and His Awesome Friends on August 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET/PT, with the debut also airing later that day on Disney Channel. The first 10 episodes will hit Disney+ in the U.S. and select international markets, as well as Disney Jr. on Demand, starting August 12.
Disney dropped the official trailer , and it’s as colorful and silly as you’d expect from a Marvel animated series aimed at kids.
This series is produced by Disney Jr. and Marvel Studios in association with Atomic Cartoons.
Iron Man and His Awesome Friends is shaping up to be a fun, action-filled adventure for younger Marvel fans and their parents.