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New York Times
2 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
14 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.
Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘Ironheart' Will Continue Tony Stark's Legacy, and Robert Downey Jr. Approves
'I want to continue Stark's legacy,' says Riri Williams, the main character in the upcoming Marvel Studios show Ironheart. Played by Dominique Thorne, Riri is a genius inventor, just like the late, great Iron Man, but without his billionaire resources. That conflict will be at the heart of the new show, which debuts on Disney+ June 24, and Tony Stark himself just endorsed it. Two fantastic Ironheart videos just came online, one of which focuses on the practical suits built for the production. Executive producer Ryan Coogler, who introduced Riri in his film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, chimes in along with other members of the creative team. Here's where we get to see Riri really try and be the MCU's next Tony Stark. Gear up for a behind-the-scenes look at how Riri's suit came to life—straight from the filmmakers and special effects team behind Marvel Television's #Ironheart. Streaming June 24 on @DisneyPlus. — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) June 17, 2025 In reality, though, we know that the next Tony Stark isn't Tony Stark at all. He's Doctor Doom. Robert Downey Jr. is currently in London filming Avengers: Doomsday, where he plays the titular villain, and the actor chimed in from the set to give his approval to Ironheart during an interview with Good Morning America. The full interview is below, but we've cued it right up to Downey's bit. Now, it's quite clear Downey is reading a pre-written statement there, and to some, that might make it seem forced. But he didn't have to read or record anything at all. If this were a political campaign, Ironheart getting the official backing of the Godfather of the MCU like this would be a big deal. And we still think it's at least a medium-sized deal, just because who better to know stories of geniuses in super suits than Robert Downey Jr.? Ironheart debuts June 24 and is one of only a handful of Marvel Studios shows coming to Disney+ in the next year or so. After this, there's the animated Eyes of Wakanda and Marvel Zombies, followed by Wonder Man in December, season two of Daredevil Born Again, probably sometime next year, and, finally, the Vision show. Will Ironheart be the best of the bunch? What kind of impact, if any, will it have on the MCU? We'll find out soon. Here's a look at the episode titles: Riri's notebook = unlocked. 🔓 Check out the official #Ironheart episode guide and stream on @DisneyPlus starting June 24. — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) June 17, 2025
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
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+.
