'Wakanda Forever' director Ryan Coogler talks about Chicago's influence on Ironheart

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" director Ryan Coogler talks about how the Windy City plays a role in Riri Williams' development and character arc as Ironheart.

CHICAGO - As "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" prepares to open around the country next week, Chicagoans will see a new Marvel character introduced…who hails from the Windy City.

Riri Williams, a new MCU character played by actress Dominique Thorne, is featured in the film as a young Chicago woman who becomes "Ironheart" – and is now getting her own Marvel series, that’s currently filming in Chicago right now.

Jake Hamilton travelled to Washington D.C. to speak with "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" writer/director Ryan Coogler about introducing the Chicago character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and filming the new series in our city.

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"It’s one of the proudest spots in the country," Coogler said. "Chicago folks love their sports, love their food, they love to tell you how great Chicago is. And they have a warmth and a toughness to them."

The director added "We wanted to capture all of that."

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" hits theaters Nov. 11 and you can spot "Ironheart" filming around Chicago now.