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New York Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
In ‘Ironheart,' Dominique Thorne Suits Up for the Spotlight
It isn't a hard question: Where do you live? But Dominique Thorne, the 27-year-old star of Marvel's new 'Ironheart' mini-series, needed a moment to answer because, well, honestly, she wasn't sure. She had just gotten back from two weeks in Japan. Before that, she spent seven months in Thailand, where she 'ate my way across the country.' ('As a pescatarian, it was like a dream come true,' she said.) And now she was about to embark on a press tour to promote the six-part 'Ironheart,' premiering Tuesday on Disney+, in which she reprises the role of Riri Williams, the brilliant young inventor and M.I.T. student from the 2022 movie 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' That tour will take her from New York, where she was born, to Los Angeles, where she holed up for a few months during the pandemic, to Atlanta, where parts of the show were filmed and where her parents and two younger brothers live. 'I'm at the point where I'm thinking now about where I want to settle down,' she said on a Monday afternoon last month, her big brown eyes sparkling as she settled in to a velour couch in the lobby of the Hotel Chelsea, in Manhattan. (For now, her mailing address is in New York.) She pulled an oversize Malcolm X sweatshirt over a sleeveless white top and green cargo pants. Her purple ombré nails glinted in the sunlight streaming in from the adjoining solarium as she reached for a cup of tea. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CNET
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Marvel's 'Ironheart': Release Date and How to Watch
When Black Panther: Wakanda Forever came out in fall 2022, the Ryan Coogler-directed film introduced Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, a teenage MIT student whose brilliance created a vibranium detector. Now, the character is debuting in her own streaming TV show: Ironheart. Pulled from Marvel's comic books, the young inventor possesses genius-level intelligence and found Tony Stark an inspiration. Riri's gift for robotics led her to make an armored suit that's been compared to Iron Man's, and they both were driven to serve mankind. The show sees her return to Chicago after the events of Wakanda Forever (where she helped battle Namor alongside Shuri), and viewers will see her tech take on magic when The Hood (played by Anthony Ramos) arrives on the scene in the upcoming new series. In addition to Thorne and Ramos, the cast also features Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Anji White, Regan Aliyah, and Manny Montana. Coogler and Kevin Feige are among the series' executive producers. Get the details below on when to watch all six episodes of Ironheart. Read more: The TV Shows We Can't Wait to See in 2025 Release date for Marvel's 'Ironheart' Ironheart will premiere its first three episodes on Disney Plus on Tuesday, June 24 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The last three episodes will drop on July 1 at the same time. Feeling nostalgic for Black Panther or Iron Man? You can stream both Black Panther movies, all the Iron Man flicks and the Avengers movies on Disney Plus, too. Get a standalone subscription for the streaming service or sign up for one of the Disney bundles.
Pink Villa
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ironheart on OTT Release: Date, Cast, Plot, When and Where to Watch, What to Expect and More
Marvel Studios is all ready to drop another smashing release on OTT, and this one is all set to tug at your hearts. Starring Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, the story follows the path of her return to Chicago. The show is all set to premiere as a miniseries on Disney+, and here's everything you need to know before tuning into the first three episodes on June 24. What's the storyline for Ironheart? Happening after the events of the 2022 MCU film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Ironheart tells the story of the genius named Riri Williams, who is not just a student at MIT but also a genius investor who brings back her talent to her hometown. Her comeback is highlighted by her crossing paths with Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, played by Anthony Ramos, whom she befriends and learns about.
Geek Tyrant
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
IRONHEART: Marvel Reveals First Look at Mysterious New Character Slug, Played by Shea Couleé — GeekTyrant
Marvel Studios has revealed a first look at a brand-new MCU character coming to the upcoming series Ironheart , who's operating under a veil of secrecy. Entertainment Weekly just revealed that RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars winner Shea Couleé will make their MCU debut as Slug, a character described as a sharp-tongued hacker with a complicated past. Couleé describes Slug as 'a really fierce hacker' who's not just there to throw shade. 'You will be seeing the diva in some looks,' they teased. Slug is positioned as an ally to a band of modern-day Robin Hoods in Marvel's version of Chicago, folks working outside the system to redistribute power and resources. Couleé's said: 'I help a group of urban Robin Hoods to take away from the privileged and help give back to the community. I'm there to help out on all the missions that go down, trying to shift this power dynamic in this version of Chicago we see in the show.' When it comes to the actual field work, Slug isn't exactly front-line muscle, but they play a key role behind the scenes. Couleé explained: 'I'm more of the… I'll drive the getaway car, hang out in the van on my cute little laptop with my fierce nails and help you hack these mainframes.' As for the name 'Slug,' Couleé offered some insight saying: 'From my understanding, this version of Slug they're presenting is someone who's being referred to as a code name. I don't want to give too much of their backstory away. 'They need an alternative code name to go by because there could or could not be some people looking for them. They've kind of left drag. They are a drag queen, but it's kind of a past life. You see them in drag, but it's kind of in the context of flashbacks before where they are now, because they're trying to be on the low-low!' Ironheart brings back Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) after her introduction in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . Picking up with Riri back in her hometown, the show explores how her time in Wakanda shaped her and sets her on a new collision course, this time with Parker Robbins a.k.a. The Hood (played by Anthony Ramos). It's tech versus magic, which is one of the most interesting things to me about the show. The series is also bringing in some familiar and new faces: Anji White will portray Riri's mom, Ronnie Williams, and Jim Rash returns as MIT's smug Dean. One of the biggest question marks, though, is Sacha Baron Cohen, whose mystery role has set off a tidal wave of fan theories. With The Hood's magical powers tied to a demonic source in the comics, many are guessing Cohen could be playing Mephisto, a rumor that's been haunting the internet since WandaVision. Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Zoie Nagelhout, Chinaka Hodge, Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Zinzi Coogler all serve as executive producers on Ironheart , while Chinaka Hodge is the head writer. Episodes are directed by Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes. Ironheart premieres its first three episodes on Disney+ on June 24, 2025. There are a total of six episodes.
Gulf Weekly
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
On a dangerous adventure
THE first half of the new Marvel Studios miniseries Ironheart premieres on June 24 on Disney+. Actress Dominique Thorne reprises her role as Riri Williams (Ironheart), a genius teenaged innovator who created an advanced suit of armour, rivalling the one built by Tony Stark (Iron Man). First introduced in 2022's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the six-episode series is set to take place following the film's events, diving into the character's background, upbringing and determination to make a mark on the world. The show will also introduce Parker Robbins aka The Hood (Anthony Ramos), an ally of Riri's who wears a hood that allows him to tap into dark arts and magic. In an interview, Dominique explained how her character differs from Tony Stark's, despite following his steps in terms of innovation and intelligence. The beloved character who kick-started the Marvel cinematic universe (MCU) back in 2008 with the titular film had the resources and foundation which Riri does not have, leaving her fully dependent on herself and giving her different challenges to overcome. 'She does not have a billion dollars at her disposal. She does not have the resources... she doesn't have the mentorship, or the guidance,' Dominique said. 'And so what does it look like for someone like The Hood to enter her sphere now, where she is vulnerable and reflecting? It does set the stage for a very interesting journey ahead to see the people who pop up as she's working to get those answers and what the scale of their influence can be, if any?' she added. Ironheart is overall MCU'S 14th television project and is set to be the last series and conclusion of the Phase Five group of films and shows, which includes Ant-Man (2023) and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) and Marvel's latest release Thunderbolts* this year.
