Anji White Cast As Series Regular In Disney+ & Marvel Series ‘Ironheart’
Deadline reports that Anji White has been cast as a series regular in Marvel’s upcoming Disney+ limited series Ironheart.
The six-episode Ironheart, created by Chinaka Hodge, stars Dominique Thorne as Marvel character Riri Williams, a genius inventor and creator of the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man.
White is believed to be playing Rir’s mom, Ronnie. A rep for Marvel declined comment.
Previously announced cast for Ironheart, which has wrapped production, also includes Anthony Ramos, Manny Montana, Shakira Barrera, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, Shea Couleé, Zoe Terakes, Paul Calderón and Cree Summer.
Chicago native White is probably best known for her role as Dibrell Smutney in Season 4 of FX’s Fargo. She has also appeared in The Chi, 4400, Empire, Chicago Med and Chicago P.D. and feature film Hope Springs Eternal.