Ironheart fans think one scene proves Riri Williams is queer
Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams in ‘Ironheart’. (Disney)
Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams in 'Ironheart'. (Disney)
Ironheart fans are locked in debate over whether a scene in the new mini-series suggested its protagonist is in some way queer.
The latest series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) follows brilliant student Riri Williams, played by Dominique Thorne, who creates the most advanced suit of armour since Iron Man, and finds herself embroiled in a world of super-humans, magic and technology.
The first three episodes of the six-part first series dropped on Disney+ on Tuesday (24 June), and hav been met with mixed-to-favourable reviews from critics and fans.
With the character being a favourite among queer comic-book fans, viewers have already picked up hints that Williams could be bisexual.
During one scene in the second episode, Williams is in her room when her mother knocks on her door and asks if she has a boy in there, or even “a girl”.
While the scene is likely to be a jokey nod to Williams’ mother being accepting of her daughter, some have suggested it could be a sign that the character identifies as queer.
Some LGBTQ+ fans exclaimed: “Ironheart bisexual confirmed.”
“You got a boy in here?”
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“No”
“A girl?”
RIRI WILLIAMS BISEXUAL CONFIRMED! #IRONHEART 💟 pic.twitter.com/rhcEhvcyzQ
Rumours circulated that Williams could be bisexual after the show was revealed to be in production in 2022 but there has been no official confirmation or denial.
MCU bossed have previously been accused of queerbaiting. Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies branded the attempts at queer representation “pathetic” after a character in the TV series Loki came out.
“Loki makes one reference to being bisexual once, and everyone’s like: ‘It’s a pansexual show’, Davies told Variety, before branding it a “feeble gesture”.
Davies went on to say: “He said the word ‘prince,’ and we’re meant to go: ‘Thank you, Disney! Aren’t you marvellous’. It’s pathetic.”
Loki director Kate Herron responded by saying: “I don’t disagree that there should be bigger stories being told, [and] I think he has a right to his opinion, [but] I’m very proud of what we did in the show.”
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