While there were a slew of exciting Marvel announcements from todays Studios Showcase at D23 Expo, one that may have gone a bit under the radar is the role which Anthony Ramos will take on for the upcoming Ironheart series. We now know, he will portray the villain known as The Hood.
- After those in attendance got to see an early look at the series, Ramos took the stage to talk about his role, which was officially revealed to be The Hood.
- In the comics, Parker Robbins was a common criminal, stealing in hopes to provide his sick mother with the care she needed.
- One of his jobs led to him being attacked by a demon, whom he shot before stealing his red cloak and boots.
- He would later discover that these items gave him some mystic abilities, like the ability to walk on air.
- He went on to use these new powers to advance his thievery and would even become a cog in the organized crime of New York.
- He would also later find out that the enchanted item giving him his powers actually came from Dormammu.
- Over the years, The Hood has faced off with the likes of Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Punisher and the Avengers.
About Anthony Ramos:
- We first learned of Ramos’ casting in this series back in February.
- Ramos has previously starred in In the Heights and Hamilton.
About Ironheart:
- Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige previously revealed that we will first meet Riri Williams in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
- Ironheart will consist of six episodes and production on the new series began in May.
- Marvel has tapped Chinaka Hodge as its head writer for the upcoming series.
- Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes were recently announced as directors for the new series.
- Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian and Chinaka Hodge will serve as executive producers alongside Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum, and Zoie Nagelhout.
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