Iron Man's Dominique Thorne Learns Mephisto's Arrival Was a Secret Even to Marvel
In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Dominique Thorne, the star of Marvel's Ironheart series, revealed an intriguing detail about her experience filming the show's finale. Unbeknownst to her, she was not conversing with Dormammu, but Mephisto, a character played by Sacha Baron Cohen.
Thorne's character, Riri Williams, found herself in a conversation with the multi-dimensional evil known as Mephisto, a major Big Bad in the Marvel multiverse. The Ironheart finale marked the introduction of Mephisto in the Marvel TV schedule of 2025, much to the excitement of fans who have been speculating about his appearance for about four years.
The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star expressed that dealing with Mephisto was not "out of the ordinary" for Marvel actors, highlighting the strong secrecy protocols Marvel maintains regarding its story developments and character introductions. Thorne's experience underscores the practice of keeping such reveals under wraps until necessary for production purposes.
Despite the last-minute reveal, Thorne managed to handle the pressure without revealing the secret, a feat she achieved without the help of a Spider-Man suit, as Tom Holland infamously did. Thorne's professionalism and composure were evident, as she was unaffected by added pressure or nerves once she realized Riri would be dealing with Mephisto.
Sasha Baron Cohen, known for his ability to change character appearances, portrays Mephisto in the Marvel Universe. The Ironheart series is part of the Marvel movies and TV shows available on Disney+, a platform that offers access to Marvel content for as little as $9.99/month.
Thorne's character, Riri Williams, is part of a group of Marvel actors who are accustomed to extreme secrecy. This level of confidentiality is essential in maintaining the surprise and excitement for fans, ensuring that each new character introduction and story development is met with anticipation and intrigue.
The Ironheart series continues to be a captivating addition to the Marvel Universe, offering fans a fresh perspective and exciting new characters. With the introduction of Mephisto, the stakes have been raised, and fans eagerly await to see how Riri Williams and the rest of the Marvel Universe will navigate this new threat.
Joining the list of Marvel actors accustomed to extreme secrecy, Dominique Thorne handled the revelation of Mephisto's introduction in surprising stride. Thorne, starring in the Ironheart series, declared that the 'daily blend' of secrecy and excitement kept her focused, just like the blend of ‘movies-and-tv’ offerings on Disney+, which features her series alongside a wide range of entertainment 'features'.
