Iron Man’s legacy is set to continue later this year with Dominic Thorne’s MCU debut as Riary Williams/Ironheart. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This will be the first step in her solo journey, which will continue almost a year later Iron heart Disney+ series as Riri further develops her technology and transforms into her role as a superhero.
shot b Iron heart Currently taking place in Atlanta and Chicago, information is still scarce on how Riri’s story will continue after she meets the Wakandans for the first time this year. But thanks to Marvel’s epic panel at the 2022 D23 fan expo, fans at least know she’ll have a formidable foe in The Hood, who will be played by hit Broadway star Anthony Ramos. Hamilton.
Similar to key Phase 4 characters like Wanda Maximoff and Agatha Harkness, the Hood’s background comes from the magical side of the MCU’s mythology, making for a very different battle given Riri’s extensive knowledge of technology. And as it turns out, that dichotomy becomes front and center Iron heartThe first official statement.
Ironheart’s Magic vs. Tech Battle
In a Disney press release, Marvel Studios released the first official statement for Dominic Thorne. Iron heartSet for a fall 2023 premiere on Disney+.
This release confirmed that the series will explore “Technology versus Magic.” As the mysterious Parker Robbins aka The Hood confronts Riri.
“Dominic Thorne returns as Riri Williams, a young and talented inventor determined to make her mark on the world. Her unique take on building iron suits is both fascinating and flawed, and ‘Ironheart’ delves into the dynamics of technology and magic. Anthony Ramos took to the stage to greet fans and About the character Parker Robbins aka The Hood.The new series is slated for Disney+ next year.
During his recent Hall D23 presentation, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that this is the first time the MCU has made this dichotomy, saying that he has it. “I’d love to.” In the show:
Feige: “The best part is the character [The Hood], from comics, works in the dark arts. It works like magic. Riri is a techie. We’ve had tech heroes and villains. We had people doing supernatural magic. We have never met the two at the same time; So seeing Riri come out on the contrary [The Hood] On a different note, I think I really enjoy it.
Parker Robbins/The Hood actor Anthony Ramos was on hand to tease the battle between magic and technology with Feige:
Ramos: “Yes, I’m excited to see magic and technology collide in this show.
Feige: “How does it work?”
Ramos: “How does it work?”
Feige: “What’s going to happen?”
Ramos: “Stay tuned next year.”
Magic and tech go head-to-head
With Riley Williams heavily invested in the technological side of the MCU, Ironheart explores her brilliance as she builds the most advanced armor since Robert Downey Jr.’s late Tony Stark. But with The Hood being a proven villain, there are plenty of questions about how that dynamic will mesh with the epic magic to come.
These two sides have seen each other in past MCU outings, most memorably when Tony Stark met Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange for the first time. Avengers: Infinity War. But now magic and technology will be front and center as Ironheart and The Hood battle each other, though there’s still plenty of mystery as to how they’ll cross each other’s paths.
More interesting is Ririe Williams’ teasing that she might be getting into magic herself as she seeks to improve her technology in the show’s six episodes. even though Iron heart It may not be the most anticipated property to tap into the magical side of the MCU, but when it arrives, it brings something unlike any other.
Iron heart It is currently filming, and the show will begin streaming on Disney+ in the fall of 2023.
