It was confirmed this week (via ComicBook) that the 32-year-old is officially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe via the upcoming Ironheart series starring up-and-coming actress Dominique Thorne. As it stands, Ehrenreich’s role in the show remains under wraps but with Marvel Studios’ grand return to San Diego Comic-Con 2022 just around the corner, it would be safe to assume that we’ll be getting more details regarding his involvement in the show, as well as the project’s official release date. Also Read: Ironheart Leak Drops First Look at Riri Williams’ Mark I Suit
Meanwhile, Riri Williams will make her official debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever before Thorne headlines her own series on Disney+. Concept artwork and images from the MCU sequel have been making their rounds all over social media featuring the suit of armor the character will be donning.Considering Tony Stark plays a pivotal role in Riri’s life in the comics, it’ll be interesting to see how Marvel Studios presents the character with Iron Man’s absence.Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is slated for theatrical release on November 11, 2022.
