Ironheart: Synopsis, Cast, Release Date, Trailer, and More

1 "Ironheart" Plot

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Disney hasn't shared many details about the series' plot other than that it will follow "a genius inventor" named Riri who creates "the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man." The plot of her eponymous series will probably follow from the plot of "Wakanda Forever." But we know the show will focus on Riri at MIT, where she tries to balance being a hero with her demanding studies.

MCU fans will remember that there are two characters we already know and love who canonically attend MIT — MJ (Zendaya) and Ned (Jacob Batalon), who are accepted at the end of "Spider-Man: No Way Home." It's possible they could impact the plot, though Disney hasn't confirmed they'll appear alongside their classmate.

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2 "Ironheart" Cast

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Thorne will be taking on the role of Riri in "Ironheart." The actress made her movie debut in the 2018 film "If Beale Street Could Talk," which is based on James Baldwin's 1974 novel of the same name, and then went on to star in the 2021 film "Judas and the Black Messiah" alongside "Get Out" and "Black Panther" star Daniel Kaluuya before appearing in "Wakanda Forever."

Starring alongside Williams is "In the Heights" star Anthony Ramos as Parker Robbins, aka The Hood. While Riri's powers are all scientific, Parker taps into the dark arts and magic. At the start of the series, the two are friends.

Jim Rash will be reprising his role as the dean of MIT, which he first portrayed in "Captain America: Civil War." Lyric Ross will play Riri's best friend. "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Shea Couleé has been cast in an undisclosed role. The ensemble also includes Harper Anthony, Manny Montana, Alden Ehrenreich, Zoe Terakes, Regan Aliyah, Shakira Barrera, Rashida "Sheedz" Olayiwola, Sonia Denis, Paul Calderón, and Cree Summer.

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3 "Ironheart" Villian

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Ramos's Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, is the series's villain. It's not exactly clear yet how his character will relate to Ironheart, though. The Hood first appeared in comics in 2002. In the comics, he was raised in New York City, and his father worked closely with local supervillain Kingpin. After his father's death, Parker turns to crime to support himself and his mother. Eventually, he kills a demon and steals its cloak and boots, giving him powers of his own that let him take his heists up several notches. He eventually forms a crime syndicate that all answer to him.

The Hood has fought Iron Man many times in the comics, but rarely Ironheart. And it seems in the show that the pair will start out as friends. It'll be exciting to see how the character's story is remixed and adapted.

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4 "Ironheart" Release Date

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"Ironheart" is currently set to be released at the end of 2023.

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