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Created by | Chinaka Hodge |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Distributor | Disney Platform Distribution |
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Original network | Disney+ |
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Related shows | Marvel Cinematic Universe television series |
Ironheart is an upcoming American television series created by Chinaka Hodge for the streaming service Disney+, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is intended to be part of the television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. Hodge serves as head writer. The series is also produced by Proximity Media.
Dominique Thorne stars as Riri Williams / Ironheart in the series. The series was announced in December 2020, along with Thorne's casting. Hodge was hired in April 2021, with additional castings revealed in February 2022. Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes joined to direct in April 2022. Filming began at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia by early June 2022, and will also occur in Chicago, to last until mid-October 2022.
Ironheart will consist of six episodes. It will be part of Phase Four of the MCU.
Cast and characters
- Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams / Ironheart: A genius inventor who creates a suit of armor that rivals the armor of Tony Stark / Iron Man.[1]
Additionally, Anthony Ramos,[2] Harper Anthony,[3] and Manny Montana have been cast in undisclosed roles,[4] with Lyric Ross cast as Williams' best friend.[5]
Episodes
The series will consist of six episodes,[6] with Sam Bailey directing the first three and Angela Barnes directing the last three.[7]
Production
Development
A film based on the Marvel Comics character Riri Williams / Ironheart had a script written by Jada Rodriguez by July 2018, when it was listed on The Black List, although this did not materialize.[8] In December 2020, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced the Disney+ television series Ironheart.[1] In April 2021, Chinaka Hodge was hired to serve as head writer of the series.[6] In March 2022, series actor Anthony Ramos revealed that Ryan Coogler, the director of Black Panther (2018) and its sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), was involved in the production;[9] star Dominique Thorne first appears as Riri Williams / Ironheart in Wakanda Forever,[10] and Coogler's production company Proximity Media was set to work alongside Marvel Studios on select Disney+ series as part of a television deal with Walt Disney Television.[11][9] In April, Coogler's Proximity Media was confirmed to be producing the series, when Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes joined to each direct three episodes of the series.[7] Ironheart will consist of six episodes.[6] Executive producers on the series include Marvel Studios' Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum, and Zoie Nagelhout, Proximity Media's Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian, and Hodge.[7]
Writing
The writers' room for the series was set to begin in May 2021.[6]
Casting
Dominique Thorne was revealed to have been cast as Riri Williams / Ironheart with the series' announcement,[1] after Marvel Studios offered her the role without auditioning.[12] In February 2022, Anthony Ramos joined the series in an undisclosed "key role",[2] reportedly the series' main villain.[5] Deadline Hollywood reported that the role would expand to other MCU projects, similar to how Jonathan Majors appeared as He Who Remains in the first season of Loki (2021) ahead of his appearance as Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023).[2] Later that month, Lyric Ross was cast as Williams' best friend.[5] By April, newcomer Harper Anthony joined the cast in an undisclosed role,[3] and Manny Montana joined the cast in an undisclosed role in June.[4]
Filming
Filming for the series occurred in Chicago in late May 2022, to capture plate shots and exterior establishing shots.[13][14] Principal photography had begun by June 2,[14][4] at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia,[15] under the working title Wise Guy,[16] with Bailey and Barnes directing.[7] Filming will also occur in Chicago,[17][18] and is expected to last until October 21.[17][14]
Release
Ironheart is scheduled to be released on Disney+,[1] and will consist of six episodes.[6] It will be part of Phase Four of the MCU.[19]
References
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- ^ a b c Kroll, Justin (February 9, 2022). "'Ironheart': Anthony Ramos Lands New Secret Role In Upcoming Marvel Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Gonzalez, Umberto (April 6, 2022). "Newcomer Harper Anthony Joins Marvel Studios 'Ironheart' Series (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Archived from the original on April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (June 15, 2022). "'Ironheart': Manny Montana Joins Marvel Studios' Disney+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 15, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
- ^ a b c Kit, Borys (February 25, 2022). "'This Is Us' Actress Lyric Ross Joins Marvel's 'Ironheart' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 25, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Couch, Aaron; Goldberg, Lesley (April 27, 2021). "Marvel's 'Ironheart' Enlists Chinaka Hodge as Head Writer for Disney+ Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Kit, Borys (April 11, 2022). "Marvel's 'Ironheart' Finds Its Directors While Ryan Coogler Boards as Executive Producer". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Outlaw, Kofi (July 25, 2018). "Marvel Rumored to be Developing 'Ironheart' Movie as Iron Man Successor". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on May 10, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ a b Bonomolo, Cameron (March 28, 2022). "Ironheart: Anthony Ramos Says Black Panther's Ryan Coogler Is Involved in Marvel Spinoff". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on March 29, 2022. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
- ^ Davis, Brandon (August 19, 2021). "Dominique Thorne's Riri Williams to Debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (February 1, 2021). "'Black Panther' Helmer Ryan Coogler Stakes His Proximity Media Banner To 5-Year Exclusive Disney Television Deal; Wakanda Series In Works For Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ^ Travis, Ben (March 15, 2021). "Marvel's Ironheart Star Dominique Thorne On Being Cast As Riri Williams With 'No Audition At All' – Exclusive". Empire. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ Loroff, Alex (May 23, 2022). "Ironheart Disney+ Series Reportedly Beginning Filming Earlier Than Expected". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on May 24, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Marvel's 'Ironheart' Now Filming in Atlanta… Will It Land in Chicago Soon?". Screen Magazine. June 2, 2022. Archived from the original on June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- ^ Ho, Rodney (April 22, 2022). "Disney+'s newest Trilith production: 'Ironheart' starring Dominique Thorne". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on May 11, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ "Production Weekly – Issue 1254 – Thursday, July 8, 2021 / 154 Listings – 34 Pages". Production Weekly. July 7, 2021. Archived from the original on July 8, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ a b "Production Weekly – Issue 1302 – Thursday, June 9, 2022 / 191 Listings – 43 Pages". Production Weekly. June 8, 2022. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ "Marvel's 'Ironheart' Targets June Start, Taps Chicago's Sam Bailey to Direct, Coogler to EP". Screen Magazine. May 20, 2022. Archived from the original on May 24, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
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