IRONHEART Will Push Boundaries in the MCU, Says Producer: 'Almost in the Vein of Walter White or Tony Soprano' — GeekTyrant
Marvel Studios is gearing up to release Ironheart on Disney+ later this month, and according to executive producer Sev Ohanian, this won't be your standard origin story.
Riri Williams made her debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but this solo series promises something deeper, riskier, and more psychologically layered. Ohanian tells SFX Magazine:
'Riri is brilliant yet flawed and finds herself going down a path that I'm not sure we've quite seen in the MCU. She kind of breaks bad in the show, and we go to some uncomfortable places for audiences that I think will be really fun to explore, almost in the vein of Walter White from Breaking Bad or Tony Soprano.'
This signals a very different tonal shift for Marvel's young genius, one that could blur moral lines and challenge the usual expectations of what a hero looks like in this universe. It's an interesting direction to take things and I hope they can effectively pull it off.
Ironheart picks up after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever , with Riri heading back to her hometown of Chicago. But it's not a warm homecoming. She finds herself crossing paths with Parker Robbins, aka The Hood (Anthony Ramos), a street-level villain dabbling in magic, something that puts him at odds with Riri's tech-driven worldview.
The friction between their two approaches, science vs. sorcery, seems to be at the core of the story. Riri's journey will reportedly spiral into dangerous territory, forcing her to confront not just villains, but parts of herself she may not like.
Marvel never really draws comparisons to characters like Tony Soprano or Walter White, who were flawed icons who kept audiences hooked precisely because they were so morally complicated.
Whether Ironheart fully leans into that antihero lane or simply brushes up against it remains to be seen. But if Ohanian's comments are anything to go by, Marvel may be tapping into something darker and more introspective this time around.
Ironheart premieres June 24 on Disney+.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CBS News
12 minutes ago
- CBS News
Colorado's Empower Field at Mile High to take precautions for heat during The Weeknd concert
This Saturday, thousands of people are expected to attend The Weeknd concert at Empower Field at Mile High, and venue organizers are working to make sure the heat doesn't ruin the fun. The Weeknd is a popular Canadian singer and songwriter famous for hits such as "Blinding Lights," "Starboy" and "Die For You." His stop in Denver is part of the "After Hours Til Dawn Tour" with Playboi Carti. Officials expect there to be a large crowd and heavy traffic during the concert and are encouraging guests to arrive early. Lots will open at 3 p.m. The Weeknd performs onstage for "After Hours Til Dawn" 2025 Stadium Tour at State Farm Stadium on May 09, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. Kevin Mazur via Getty Images for Live Nation The Denver metro area will be under a heat advisory Saturday, with temperatures possibly climbing into the triple digits. The heat advisory will go into effect at 11 a.m. and remain in place until 6 p.m. The stadium management company said there will be several precautions in place, including additional medical staff to help concert goers with heat related issues. Some areas around the stadium will be used as expanded medical treatment areas, and over 30 free water refilling stations will be positioned throughout the stadium. Organizers said there will also be water refilling stations outside the east and west areas of the stadiums for guests waiting to enter. Precautions will also be in place to protect staff from the heat, with additional break areas with hydration stations.
Yahoo
15 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Tim Daly's N.Y.C. Apartment in Photos
More from Robb Report 'Wings' Star Tim Daly's Upper West Side Pied-à-Terre Just Listed for $1.6 Million A 1,000-Acre Private Island Steeped in Scottish History Hits the Market for the First Time in 80 Years A Contemporary Artist's Serene Retreat in Bel Air Can Be Yours for $16.5 Million Best of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article. An entry foyer with four oversized closets opens to seventh-floor residence, which has two bedrooms and 1.5 baths in 1,300 square feet. North-facing windows in the living/dining room provides city views and plenty of natural light. Ten-foot ceilings and a white-painted wood floor add to the room's cloud-like airiness. A copper light fixture hangs over the dining table. The kitchen is outfitted with Viking and Fisher & Paykel appliances. A compact office space and a powder room are tucked behind the kitchen. The primary bedroom includes a large walk-in closet. The primary shares a simple bath with the secondary bedroom. The secondary bedroom comes with built-in shelving. The floor plan.
Yahoo
15 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Save the Dates: Sinners to Stream on Max, The Summer I Turned Pretty Rollout Plan and More
Sinners is coming home. The big-screen blockbuster starring Michael B. Jordan will make its global streaming debut on Max Friday, July 4, the streamer has announced. The movie will then premiere on HBO linear Saturday, July 5 at 8/7c. More from TVLine Every New Scripted Show Confirmed to Premiere in 2025 - Save the Dates! Save the Dates: 4 Faith-Based Lifetime Movies, Roku's Love Letter to Dingers and More The Sandman's Final Season Trailer Features Dream's Return to Hell, Warns 'All Good Stories Come to an End' Written and directed by Black Panther's Ryan Coogler, Sinners stars Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers who return to their Mississippi hometown, where they face off with a swarm of vampires. The cast also includes Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell and Delroy Lindo. Hitting theaters in April, Sinners became a massive hit at the box office, grossing more than $275 million domestically. In other recent scheduling news… * The Summer I Turned Pretty's third and final season, premiering Wednesday, July 16, will open with the first two episodes, followed by weekly drops through Sept. 17. * Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan will star in the Great American Family original movie Grounded in Love, which will begin streaming exclusively on Great American Pure Flix on Thursday, Aug. 7. It will then premiere on Great American Family Saturday, Sept. 27 at 8 pm. McKellar stars as a flight attendant who takes a road trip to her grandmother's Kentucky farm and reunites with her childhood friend, played by Donovan. Get a first look here: Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
