It’s one thing to be cast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; it’s another to be cast when you’re a true comic book fan.
Dominique Thorne will play Riri Williams, aka Iron heart, in her own upcoming series on Disney+. While promoting her next film, Judas and the Black Messiah, during an interview with Black Film and TV, she touched briefly on joining the MCU.
She was asked directly if she’s a Marvel fan.
“Absolutely. I think my mother might disown me if I didn’t. It’s very much a Marvel household. I did know about Ironheart before I was approached with the role. So it was it was an awe inspiring moment to think that I would be chosen to portray this woman and to bring her to the screen in this way. So yeah.”
She went on to explain why she agreed to join the biggest franchise in Hollywood.
“For me, at this point, it’s really about the story. That’s what many of us who enter into this profession think. What draws you in is the ability to tell stories that mean something to people. In high school, the motto was to empathize, to empower, or to educate and so that is what I still abide by today. So hopefully, I’m involved in a story that is doing that. There are real people with real stories and real emotions at the center of it. Even if it’s not my experience or your experience, it allows somebody the opportunity to be changed; the opportunity to have their mind expanded or get educated in a new way. I think that’s one of the most beautiful and powerful things that this form is capable of.”
It’s always exciting when the stars in these roles are true fans of the comics; you can bank on a more inspired performance.
Source: Black Film and TV
Brian has a lifelong obsession with comics and superheroes. Combining that with his passion for writing, he is thrilled to work alongside the great team at GVN in delivering quality content to proud geeks everywhere.
