‘This Is Us’ Star Lyric Ross Joins Marvel Series ‘Ironheart’ at Disney Plus
variety.comJoe Otterson TV Reporter“This Is Us” star Lyric Ross has signed on for a role in the upcoming Marvel series “Ironheart,” Variety has confirmed with sources.Ross joins previously announced cast members Dominique Thorne and Anthony Ramos.
As previously reported, The show follows Marvel character Riri Williams (Thorne), a genius inventor and the creator of the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man.
Ross is believed to be playing Williams’ best friend. Details on the character Ramos is playing are being kept under wraps.Reps for Ross and Marvel Studios did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment.Ross has been with “This Is Us” since the hit NBC drama’s second season, playing the role of Déjà Pearson.
The show is due to end with its sixth season, which began airing in January. She has also starred in features such as “Canal Street” and “Rogers Park.” She is repped by Paradigm and Randy James Management.Variety exclusively reported that Chinaka Hodge will serve as head writer on “Ironheart” back in April 2021.
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