Black Panther 2 Interview: Dominique Thorne on Riris Introduction and the Ironheart Series

In writerdirector Ryan Cooglers sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the MCU introduces a number of new faces a nation of new faces, in fact and also a character whos bound to be a force in the franchise moving forward, Dominique Thornes Riri Williams, Ironheart. The sequel sees Princess Shuri (Letitia Wright) and the people of Wakanda reeling in the aftermath of King TChallas (played by the late Chadwick Boseman) passing. On top of their mourning, outside powers seek to obtain Wakandas rare Vibranium resources, and the previouslyunknown 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 Colliders 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