Marvel’s newest live-action TV present is sort of upon us with “Ironheart” set to debut on Disney+ later this month. The present was first introduced method again in December 2020 alongside “She-Hulk,” “Secret Invasion,” “Armor Wars,” and “I Am Groot.” Most of these have come to fruition, save for “Armor Wars,” which is supposedly changing into a film. However now, after years of ready, Riri Williams is lastly getting a solo undertaking within the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and at the very least one of many present’s producers has made a fairly daring comparability.
Government producer Sev Ohanian not too long ago spoke with SFX Journal (through GamesRadar) about “Ironheart” forward of its debut. We have largely been ready for this ever since Dominique Thorne made her debut because the character in 2022’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Perpetually.” Talking concerning the character, Ohanian stated that “Riri is good but flawed and finds herself taking place a path that I am unsure we have fairly seen within the MCU.” He additionally in contrast her journey to a few of the biggest characters on a few of the biggest reveals within the historical past of tv:
“She type of breaks unhealthy within the present, and we go to some uncomfortable locations for audiences that I believe shall be actually enjoyable to discover, nearly within the vein of Walter White from Breaking Unhealthy or Tony Soprano.”
That is proper, Ohanian made the comparability that, at the very least from a broad character journey perspective, Riri Williams and “Ironheart” will mirror what occurred with Walter White on “Breaking Unhealthy” and Tony Soprano on “The Sopranos.” These are, to place it mildly, some hefty comparisons to be making.
Evaluating Ironheart to Breaking Unhealthy units lofty expectations
It is not as if Ohanian is saying that “Ironheart” is as nice as “Breaking Unhealthy,” however making that comparability in any method units a lofty expectation. “Breaking Unhealthy,” regardless of being turned down by nearly each community besides AMC, is broadly hailed as one of many biggest reveals in TV historical past, as is “The Sopranos.” This present could possibly be completely nice, and nonetheless fall properly wanting that mark. Greater than that, it appears arduous to imagine that Riri Williams is actually going to decide to letting a darkness overtake her the best way Walter White did.
The trailer for “Ironheart” definitely hinted at Riri Williams taking place a difficult path, however she additionally appears conflicted in a method that properly tees up her hero arc. We’ll see the way it all performs out, however the producers of the present clearly aren’t afraid of setting expectations excessive. The official synopsis for the present reads as follows:
Set after the occasions of “Black Panther: Wakanda Perpetually”, Marvel Tv’s “Ironheart” pits know-how in opposition to magic when Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne)—a younger, genius inventor decided to make her mark on the world—returns to her hometown of Chicago. Her distinctive tackle constructing iron fits is good, however in pursuit of her ambitions, she finds herself wrapped up with the mysterious but charming Parker Robbins aka “The Hood” (Anthony Ramos).
“Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler serves as an govt producer on the present alongside Ohanian, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Zoie Nagelhout, Chinaka Hodge, and Zinzi Coogler. Hodge additionally serves as the top author, with Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes on board as administrators.
The primary three episodes of “Ironheart” premiere on Disney+ on June 24, 2025.
