ARMOR WARS Details

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>Not a direct adaptation of the comic storyline.

>Rhodes retired from piloting the War Machine armor after Stark’s death, but returns to action to stop terrorists armed with stolen Stark tech.

>Justin Hammer is recruited as a consultant and offered a pardon if he helps Rhodes. His role is similar to Zemo in THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER.

>Supporting characters include Bethany Cabe, a NSA agent working with Rhodes; Dr. Glenda Sandoval, Rhodes’ childhood friend and love interest; Parnell Jacobs, Rhodes’ childhood friend who is now a weapons dealer; and Jake Oh, a young soldier who becomes Rhodes’ protégé.

>The main villain is Zeke Stane, Obadiah Stane’s son. Supporting villains include Edwin Cord, a weapons manufacturer and Zeke’s employer; Sunset Bain, a corrupt politician affiliated with Cord; and Edward March, Cord’s enforcer who operates the Firepower armor.

>Riri Williams, Happy Hogan and Sharon Carter will make appearances.

>The series will explore both Rhodes’ origins and how he met Stark as well as his disability and how it impacted his life and career.

>Colman Domingo is eyed for a role, either Jacobs or March.