<p>Praised by <em>Entertainment Weekly</em> for her “deft exploration” of character, Dominique Thorne shares stories from her inspiring career on stage and screen.</p><p>Most recently seen in the Sundance 2024 hit <em>Freaky Tales</em> alongside Pedro Pascal, Tom Hanks, and Ben Mendelsohn, Dominique Thorne is a rising star of her generation. On Broadway, she earned rave reviews in the Tony-nominated Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, where Entertainment Weekly praised her “deft exploration” of her character, “Marie.” </p><p>Known for her standout role as Riri Williams A.K.A. Marvel’s “Ironheart” in <em>Black Panther: Wakanda Forever</em>, Thorne will lead the upcoming Ironheart series for Disney+, continuing Riri Williams’ journey as the prodigious inventor who succeeds Tony Stark. </p><p>Her feature film debut came in Barry Jenkins’<em> If Beale Street Could Talk</em>, followed by her role in <em>Judas and the Black Messiah</em> opposite Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield.</p><p>Born to Trinidadian parents and raised in Brooklyn’s Little Caribbean neighborhood, Dominique often discusses growing up in a culture of rich traditions, resilience, and a strong sense of community. In 2024 she was honored with the Diaspora Creative Excellence Award in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.</p>
Acclaimed actress best known for her standout role in <i>Black Panther: Wakanda Forever</i>
<ul><li><strong>An Evening with Dominique Thorne</strong></li><li>The acclaimed actress of stage and screen shares anecdotes from her compelling career journey, and discusses how growing up in a Trinidadian household immersed her in a culture of rich traditions, resilience, and a strong sense of community.</li></ul>