Appearing alongside the “genius” Robert Downey Jr. continues to encourage one of many stars of Iron Man 3, even 12 years on from the expertise.
In an interview with Joe Deckelmeier for ScreenRant to debate Soul on Fireplace, Stéphanie Szostak recalled what it meant for her to affix the MCU for the third and closing film within the authentic Iron Man trilogy:
…I’ve to inform you, engaged on the movie was big, and one thing that I cherish. To start with, I performed a villain. I realized easy methods to combat, which was numerous enjoyable. However working with Robert Downey Jr. conjures up me to today, each time I step on a set. So, I’m so grateful that I used to be part of that and was capable of work with the genius that he’s.
Iron Man 3 forged Szostak as Ellen Brandt, a warfare veteran reworked into an murderer by Extremis, a revolutionary genetic remedy that imparts regenerative powers. Such an innovation naturally captures the eye of a super-villain, who makes use of it for evil ends.
The story sees Brandt attacking Tony Stark on the orders of The Mandarin, and rapidly being dispatched by the armored Avenger. Szostak’s small however key half helped Iron Man 3 soar to an enormous $1.21 billion worldwide field workplace haul, and a strong 79% contemporary score on Rotten Tomatoes.
12 years after taking over Tony Stark, Szostak stars within the new launch Soul on Fireplace, a dramatic biopic in regards to the real-life experiences of John O’Leary (Joel Courtney), a St. Louis native, who as a younger boy suffered extreme burns over his total physique, and went on to grow to be an writer and motivational speaker.
Szostak performs John O’Leary’s mom Susan, alongside John Corbett as his father Denny. The forged additionally contains William H. Macy, DeVon Franklin, and Masey McLain. The movie was directed by Sean McNamara, whose earlier film Soul Surfer instructed the inspiring real-life story of shark assault sufferer Bethany Hamilton.
Critics have already warmed to Soul on Fireplace, pushing it to an 80% contemporary rating on Rotten Tomatoes, on a small sampling of 10 opinions as of this publication. The movie’s 98% viewers rating on over 500 verified opinions signifies moviegoers are certainly getting impressed by its uplifting message about triumphing over adversity.
Soul on Fireplace launched on October 10 and has grossed $5.5 million after a $2.8 million opening.
Susan O’Leary actor Szostak starred in solely two motion pictures within the wake of her life-changing Iron Man 3 expertise – R.I.P.D. and Hit By Lightning – however secured an ongoing small-screen gig taking part in Delilah Dixon on A Million Little Issues. Her function in Soul on Fireplace marks her first movie look in 11 years.
Along with starring alongside RDJ in Iron Man 3, Szostak additionally beforehand shared the display screen with Meryl Streep in The Satan Wears Prada, Steve Carell in Dinner for Schmucks, and Matt Damon in We Purchased a Zoo.
Soul on Fireplace is now taking part in in theaters.
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October 10, 2025
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Sean McNamara
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Gregory Poirier, John O’Leary
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Joel Courtney
John O’Leary
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