In the released version of Avengers: Endgame, Tony Stark’s daughter is Morgan Stark, portrayed by actress Lexi Rabe. An earlier version of the script from 2013 planned for a different casting: Bella Thorne was set to play a teenage Morgan in a storyline involving time travel, but this version was not produced. The final on-screen depiction of Morgan Stark appears in Endgame during the time-travel and epilogue scenes, where Lexi Rabe plays the character as a young child. This distinction between planned versus filmed casting is common for long-gestating Marvel projects.
The planned Bella Thorne version
In 2013, writer-director Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely’s draft for what became Avengers: Endgame included a time-travel plot in which Bella Thorne would play a teenage Morgan Stark. This version of the script was abandoned as the story evolved, so Thorne did not appear in any released Marvel Cinematic Universe content. Casting changes and script rewrites are typical for multiyear productions, and many planned roles never reach screen.
The filmed version: Lexi Rabe as Morgan Stark
In the Avengers: Endgame that audiences saw, Tony Stark’s daughter Morgan is portrayed by Lexi Rabe. Rabe appears during the time-travel sequence and in the final aftermath scenes, including the iconic balcony moment. Her performance as young Morgan contributes to the emotional resolution of Tony Stark’s arc. Credits and on‑screen materials confirm Lexi Rabe in the role of Morgan Stark.
Timeline and casting context
The journey from the 2013 script to the 2019 release illustrates how long-gestating films can change. Bella Thorne was attached to an early draft, but the final film credits go to Lexi Rabe. Understanding this helps clarify confusion between pre-production plans and released content.
Key casting points at a glance
| Actor | Version / Draft | Morgan Stark Age in Draft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Thorne | 2013 screenplay draft | Teenager | Unproduced |
| Lexi Rabe | Released Endgame (2019) | Young child | Filmed |
Why the confusion arises
News and fan discussions sometimes reference the Bella Thorne casting because it circulated widely before Endgame’s release. However, only Lexi Rabe appears in the finished movie. Script drafts and early announcements do not always match final cuts, especially for films produced over many years.
Morgan Stark in the broader MCU
Morgan Stark appears in other MCU content beyond Endgame, including the Disney+ series What If…? In that animated series, Morgan is voiced by an alternate actress, highlighting how the character has been adapted across mediums. In live-action continuity, Lexi Rabe remains the on‑screen daughter of Tony Stark in Endgame.
Credits and confirmation
Endgame’s official cast list names Lexi Rabe as Morgan Stark. Production notes and interviews corroborate that the filmed version of the story features Rabe as the young daughter of Tony Stark, not Bella Thorne. For current viewers, Lexi Rabe is the actress who played Tony Stark’s daughter in Endgame.
