Dominique Thorne wanted to play Shuri in Black Panther
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the next cinematic chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which will bring us back to the African country in time to see the Wakandians face the wrath of Namor and his armies. Within this film, we will also see the appearance of Riri Williams, who in this adventure of the franchise will wear the role of Ironheart for the first time, a role that will be further explored in the series of the same name for Disney Plus. To give the face of Tony Stark's designated heir will be Dominique Thorne, who recently revealed that in the past Marvel Studios had thought of entrusting Dominique Thorne with the role of Shuri.
Subscribe now to Disney + 8, 99 € per month or 89.90 € per year
The future Ironheart, Dominique Thorne, originally wanted to be Shuri in Black Panther
In Black Panther, Shuri, sisters of T'Challa, was played by Letitia Wright, who again plays the role of the young woman in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. A role that, among other things, could lead Wright to inherit the title of Black Panther, after the untimely death of Chadwick Boseman, the original Black Panther from the Marvel Cineamtic Universe.| ); }
There could be no better way to introduce Riri's genius and heroism to the world of Wakanda, which is recognized as the paradise of the 'black' genius. For us it is the perfect opportunity to get to know her while she herself explores this side of her, when she can really make a difference for the world. The fun part of Riri beings in this film is that she represents us, she is an American who is overwhelmed by this world, and in an exciting way she embodies the external point of view of this story.
The presence of Riri in what is the final chapter of Phase Four is an important moment, which allows us to have a first contact with a character who, in the future, will have a greater relevance. In fact, not only will she be the protagonist of her own series, Ironheart, but it is also reasonable to assume that Riri will have an important role in Armor Wars, where James Rhodes (Don Cheadle) will have to take charge of safeguarding the legacy of Tony Stark, preventing that its technologies are being used incorrectly.
