Ironheart Creator on How [Spoiler] Debuted in Finale

Chinaka Hodge, the creator of Ironheart, recently shared how they got an iconic MCU villain to appear in the mini-series. Additionally, the character is portrayed on screen by none other than Sacha Baron Cohen. The finale of Ironheart aired with a shocking twist, revealing the entity behind Anthony Ramos’ character, Parker Robbins’ red cloak.

Chinaka Hodge talks Sacha Baron Cohen’s Mephisto debut in Ironheart

The Ironheart creator recently sat down for a conversation and shared whether she had already planned on introducing Sacha Baron Cohen as Mephisto in the series. She said that it wasn’t her sole decision, and the studio helped her with the planning.

Chinaka Hodge told Entertainment Weekly, “It was not my decision alone. I was empowered by Marvel to make that decision… I don’t know what will happen next with the character or with Sasha in the MCU. But as a fan, I’m really hoping to see him make lots of appearances.”

In Episode 6 of Ironheart, Cohen makes his debut in the MCU as the devil lord. He tries to strike to deal with Dominique Thorne’s Riri Williams. Mephisto offers to resurrect her dead best friend, Natalie. However, viewers are left with a cliffhanger ending. This is because Williams seems to have made a deal with the devil as Natalie comes back to life.

Before the release of Ironheart, it was speculated that Dormammu, the antagonist of Doctor Strange, might be the show’s main villain. However, Marvel surprised fans with the ultimate twist.

While speaking about Williams seemingly accepting Mephisto’s deal, Chinaka Hodge conveyed, “I was surprised by the ending just as much as the audience will be. I think it’s a really fun payoff, and we’re setting up Riri to make big, grown woman decisions in the MCU. I think our cliffhangers will excite our fans and allow them to dream around whatever doom might befall them.”