Marvel fans got to know genius inventor Riri Williams (Domique Thorne) in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, in which her armored suit proved a vital asset in Wakanda’s fight against Talokan. That film also cemented Riri as more than just her tech, with Thorne portraying her as a whip-smart, wise-cracking prodigy with a lot more to offer the MCU.
Now, Riri gets the spotlight all to herself in Marvel TV’s Ironheart, a six-episode series created by Chinaka Hodge and executive produced by Black Panther and Sinners director Ryan Coogler.
Ironheart sees Riri return to her hometown of Chicago, where she continues to refine her armor in the hopes of leaving her mark on the world. However, she finds trouble in the form of the mysterious Parker Robbins (Anthony Ramos), aka “the Hood.”
The trailer above gives viewers a better idea of what to expect from Parker, teasing his red hooded cape — an essential accessory for anyone nicknamed “the Hood” — as well as some foreboding magical abilities. These magical abilities send dark marks crawling across his skin and unleash massive red, glowing explosions. Yet Riri seems determined to channel this magic in some way, with the trailer teasing a suit that combines magic and technology to form something wholly new. Could Riri’s next creation be a game-changer for the next phases of the MCU?
Ironheart also stars Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, Manny Montana, Matthew Elam and Anji White.
Ironheart premieres June 24 on Disney+.
