Who is Riri Williams? The new character in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

The young scientist who appeared in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s bets on generational change.

The time has come to see Black Panther: Wakanda Forever at the cinema. The second movie inspired by the comic book character who is the leader of a powerful nation is ready. This production came to light despite the COVID-19 pandemic that delayed filming, the political conflict in Georgia that led his team to consider moving everything, and especially even after Chadwick Boseman’s death. The actor passed away from colon cancer in 2020.

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However, although it was not intentional, the interpreter’s departure allowed us to make way for a new generation of Wakandan heroes. Characters like Mbaku, Okoye or Queen Ramona were deepened and managed to gain greater relevance. At the same time, shuriwho now took on the challenge of receiving the mantle of the Black Panther, managed to live up to the leading role.

In the same way, the plot benefited from the arrival of a new face for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Is about Riri Williams. The name may not have sounded very familiar to many of the moviegoers who saw the film. In fact, even the most faithful viewers of the franchise are still somewhat puzzled about the origin of this teenager.

His debut recalled that of spider-man by Tom Holland. Young, he meets one of his heroes and his intellectual capacity makes her stand out. This time, guided by the heir to the throne of Wakanda, she builds an Iron Man-like suit and prepares to be her successor. In the same way, the war is fought for her cause, without giving more details, so as not to fall into spoilers.

But from the first second she appeared, the question arose: Who is Riri Williams? This is why in CINEMACOMICS a profile of the new Marvel heroine is made.

Profile

Riri Williams is one of the youngest characters in Marvel Comics. She was created by Brian Michael Bendis Y Mike Deodato in 2015. He first appeared in Invincible Iron Man Vol. 2 #7 (May 2016). However, this time he only made a cameo. His first participation in a leading role was in Invincible Iron Man Vol. 2 #9 (July 2016).

His story is simple and very similar to what was seen in the Wakanda Forever feature film. However, she has the difference that it is Tony Stark who finds out about her achievements and supports her in her decision to be a superhero. Riri has no powers, but is her armor ultra technological the one that allows you to keep up with the threats you face.

Before that, it was just a young genius student 15 years old interested in robotics. She lost her parents, but she gains hope through a scholarship that ends up changing her life.

Now he will have an advantage in the cinema and that is that his exoskeleton is made of vibraniumwhich will make it virtually indestructible.

He has collaborated throughout his career with groups such as The Avengers, The Guardians of the Galaxy, The Defenders, Champions or A-Force. He is expected to be part of the new version of the first team in the MCU. To do this, he will star in his own series, which will be released in 2023 in Disney+. You can see it when it opens by subscribing in this link.

In the film franchise, the character is played by Dominic Thorne. The 25-year-old actress made her big break in Hollywood after her appearance in Judas and the Black Messiah. This credit was enough to steal the attention of Sarah Haley Flinn, Marvel’s casting director.

His friendship with Shuri, the bond he developed with Wakanda, and having other young heroes like Kate Bishop, Yelena Belova or the Black Panther itself nearby will allow you to integrate into a renewed environment of the MCU.