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 turning into a film. However now, after years of ready, Riri Williams is lastly getting a solo challenge within the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and no less than one of many present’s producers has made a reasonably daring comparability.
Govt producer Sev Ohanian just lately 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 Without end.” Talking in regards to the character, Ohanian stated that “Riri is good but flawed and finds herself happening a path that I am undecided we have fairly seen within the MCU.” He additionally in contrast her journey to a number of the best characters on a number of the best exhibits within the historical past of tv:
“She form of breaks unhealthy within the present, and we go to some uncomfortable locations for audiences that I feel might be actually enjoyable to discover, virtually within the vein of Walter White from Breaking Dangerous or Tony Soprano.”
That is proper, Ohanian made the comparability that, no less than from a broad character journey viewpoint, Riri Williams and “Ironheart” will mirror what occurred with Walter White on “Breaking Dangerous” and Tony Soprano on “The Sopranos.” These are, to place it mildly, some hefty comparisons to be making.
Evaluating Ironheart to Breaking Dangerous units lofty expectations
It is not as if Ohanian is saying that “Ironheart” is as nice as “Breaking Dangerous,” however making that comparability in any method units a lofty expectation. “Breaking Dangerous,” regardless of being turned down by nearly each community besides AMC, is extensively hailed as one of many best exhibits in TV historical past, as is “The Sopranos.” This present may very well be completely nice, and nonetheless fall properly in need of that mark. Greater than that, it appears laborious to imagine that Riri Williams is really going to decide to letting a darkness overtake her the way in which Walter White did.
The trailer for “Ironheart” definitely hinted at Riri Williams happening 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 Without end”, Marvel Tv’s “Ironheart” pits know-how towards 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 government 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.
