Avengers: Endgame fans notice familiar face at funeral scene in latest MCU film
Some fans were left wondering who the character was
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The many surprises of Avengers: Endgame have finally been unleashed upon the world – but one moment has left fans very confused.
For months, the Russo brothers have been begging fans not to spoil the film’s twists and turns for those yet to see it – and for good reason: Avengers: Endgame is a full stop on the franchise, a conclusion to the 22 films to have been released as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since Iron Man in 2008.
Many fans were left scratching their heads thanks to a scene near the end of the film – a scene that was
*Major Avengers: Endgame spoilers below – you have been warned*
As everybody expected, all of the superheroes who were dusted at the end of Infinity War return to do battle against a time-travelling Thanos five years after the events of the first film. But it’s Tony Stark who manages to save the day, fulfilling the one in 14 million successful outcomes glimpsed by Doctor Strange.
Snatching the Infinity Gauntlet – fit with all six Infinity Stones – from Thanos’ arm, he adds it to his Iron Man suit and clicks his finger – Thanos and his army turn to dust, but the power is too much for Tony who dies from his injuries.
An ensuing scene sees every single Avenger gathered at Stark’s funeral, but the appearance of a kid near the back of the crowd left many confused.
So, who is he?
This is Harley Keener, the character whose life collides with Stark’s after he finds himself stranded in 2013 film Iron Man 3. He’s the one who helps Stakr locate the Mandarin – well, British actor Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley) – to Miami, and he’s played here once again by Ty Simpkins.
Avengers: Endgame saw the return of many surprise characters, including Alexander Pierce (Robert Redford), Howard Stark (John Slattery) and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas).
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