In writer-director Ryan Coogler’s sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the MCU introduces a number of new faces -- a nation of new faces, in fact -- and also a character who’s bound to be a force in the franchise moving forward, Dominique Thorne’s Riri Williams, a.k.a. Ironheart. The sequel sees Princess Shuri (Letitia Wright) and the people of Wakanda reeling in the aftermath of King T’Challa’s (played by the late Chadwick Boseman) passing. On top of their mourning, outside powers seek to obtain Wakanda’s rare Vibranium resources, and the previously-unknown nation of Talocan is feeling the repercussions, as well. Prompted by the threat of war, Shuri and General Okoye (Danai Gurira) are tasked with apprehending Riri, the young scientist inadvertently responsible for the trespassing of Talocan.
During her interview with Collider’s own Perri Nemiroff, Thorne shares what she felt was important to bring to the character of Riri Williams, while still honoring the material written by Coogler and Ironheart comics author Eve Ewing. She also discusses what she learned from the cast and crew of Wakanda Forever about being an advocate for her character, and what fans can expect from the upcoming Ironheart series.
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