Marvel Teases Mystery ‘Ironheart’ Cameo – Are We Finally Getting Mephisto?

Ironheart just dropped its first three episodes this week, and the reaction has been all over the place. The show picks up after Wakanda Forever and follows Riri Williams as she tries to bring her big ideas to life.

But money and resources are tight, and she ends up breaking some university rules about plagiarism, which gets her kicked out.

With few options left, Riri gets involved with a shady group led by The Hood, played by Anthony Ramos. This group targets rich corporations and steals from them. The Hood, whose real name is Parker Robbins, isn’t just your average thief, he has superpowers that let him bend physics and even turn invisible. But there’s a catch: he seems tied to some kind of magical deal where he collects souls for a mysterious “real master.”

Some might say Parker’s trying to do some good by going after criminals, but he’s doing it in a dangerous way and doesn’t care if innocent people get hurt. He likely justifies it by thinking, “I’m hurting the rich too.”

Fans familiar with the comics know Parker Robbins is linked to Mephisto, a powerful villain in the Marvel universe. This connection has sparked lots of rumors that Mephisto might show up in Ironheart.

Adding fuel to the fire, Marvel’s official Threads account recently posted a picture of a shadowy figure with the caption, “On Tuesday, he finally arrives. #Ironheart.” Most fans think this confirms Mephisto’s arrival, but Marvel has surprised us before, so nothing is set in stone.

Recently, Dominique Thorne and Anthony Ramos talked with Entertainment Tonight about a surprising cameo in Ironheart. Although they didn’t say the person’s name, it’s clear the character is very powerful and a major villain.

When asked if this would be the character’s last appearance, Thorne said, “I don’t think so. I hope not. I hope it’s not the last time that we see him. But I do think it’s the best boost of encouragement that you can get, when I did learn that he would be introduced in Ironheart.”

She also added, “Because of course we know how much the fans, and how long the fans, have been waiting for that. For it to be in this show that they get him, let’s go.” Ramos also praised the actor playing the role, saying, “He’s one of the elite actors of our time too.”

Most fans believe they are referring to Mephisto. Reports from 2022 revealed that actor Sacha Baron Cohen joined the Marvel universe and might play Mephisto, starting with Ironheart and possibly appearing in other Marvel projects.

Fans have waited a long time for Mephisto to show up. He was expected in WandaVision, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Agatha All Along, but never appeared. This time, though, it feels different. In the comics, The Hood gets his powers directly from Mephisto, and Ironheart has been rumored to blend dark magic with technology.

People also might have forgotten that Cohen’s casting in Ironheart was confirmed long ago. Alongside him, the show brought in many new cast members between August and October 2022, such as Shea Couleé, Zoe Terakes, and Cree Summer. Jim Rash also returns as the MIT dean, a role he played in Captain America: Civil War.

If Mephisto really is joining the MCU through Ironheart, it could mark a big shift toward more magic and supernatural stories in the coming years. Marvel fans are excited to see how this dark magic will mix with the world of tech and heroes.

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