Shakira Barrera Added To The Cast Of Marvel Studios' Disney+ Series Ironheart

Deadline is reporting that Shakira Barrera has joined as a series regular for Marvel Studios’ Ironheart. Her role was not disclosed and Marvel reps declined to comment.

Ironheart is a six-episode series created by Chinaka Hodge and stars Dominique Thorne as Marvel character Riri Williams, a genius inventor and creator of the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man. Ensemble cast includes Regan Aliyah, Anthony Ramos, Manny Montana, Alden Ehrenreich, Shea Couleé, and Zoe Terakes.

The series is being directed by Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes, with Ryan Coogler’s Proximity among the production entities. Coogler, Ironheart head writer Chinaka Hodge, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian serve as executive producers alongside Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum, and Zoie Nagelhout.