Production is still underway on Marvel Studios’ upcoming Disney+ series Ironheart, but according to recent set photos, a character with ties to the world of Doctor Strange may be appearing in the upcoming show.
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The latest set photos from the filming of Ironheart reveal a set for a store known as “Stanton’s Sweets, Reads & More.” Fans quickly took this to likely be a reference to Zelma Stanton, a character connected to the world of Doctor Strange in the comic books. Rumors had also been floating around that Stanton would appear in Ironheart and would be played by Reagan Aliyah (XO, Kitty), and these recent set photos only lend even more weight to that idea.
Check out the set photos below:
It seems like Zelma Stanton will run her own book store in the MCU, from this new set photo for #Ironheart!
This seemingly confirms the rumors of Regan Aliyah playing Zelma in the series. In the comics, she is a magic user who serves as #DoctorStrange’s apprentice/librarian. pic.twitter.com/0IOZHgVYiF
— Doctor Strange Updates (@DrStrangeUpdate) November 1, 2022
https://twitter.com/TheMarvelFocus/status/1587189870832787457
In the Marvel Comics world, Stanton is a librarian who works under Doctor Strange after coming into contact with him. Throughout various stories, she serves as either an apprentice to the sorcerer, or simply someone that helps research for Strange.
The latest batch of set photos from Ironheart also show someone dressed up in what can only be a costume of The Riddler from Batman. It’s unclear exactly what the reference will be, but Marvel projects have been known to reference other comics before.
Ironheart will be led by Dominique Thorne (If Beale Street Could Talk), who will be taking on the role of Riri Williams. Joining Thorne are Anthony Ramos (In the Heights), Manny Montana (Good Girls), Lyric Ross (This is Us), Alden Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story), Zoe Terakes (Nine Perfect Strangers), Shea Couleé (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Regan Aliyah, and GLOW alum Shakira Barrera.
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Ironheart hails from head writer Chinaka Hodge (Snowpiercer). It is being directed by Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes, with Ryan Coogler executive producing through his Proximity banner.
The genius titular hero is set to make her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in the long-awaited Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which will arrive in theaters on November 11.
