Who is Mephisto in Ironheart?

If you're a Marvel fan , you've definitely caught up on the all-new episodes of Ironheart. If you've been following the series since its premiere, you'll agree that Marvel has cleverly teased a powerful entity influencing Parker, aka The Hood. Initially, audiences assumed that Dormammu was influencing Parker, but it was later revealed that Mephisto was actually pulling the strings. So who is Mephisto in Ironheart?

Who is Mephisto in Marvel's Ironheart?

Mephisto , as seen in Ironheart, is Marvel's version of the Devil from the Bible. However, here, he lives not in Hell but in another dimension where he rules over demons that are the souls of those he has made a pact with. Like the Devil from the Bible, Mephisto can see into people's deepest, darkest desires and then grant their wishes in exchange for a price, which is their soul to add to his demonic army.

However, the wishes he grants are often quite bizarre. For example, consider what happened to Parker when he fell under Mephisto's influence and wore the Hood for too long. Parker lost his friends, his brother, and even his humanity in his pursuit of the riches Mephisto promised.

Who is the actor who plays Mephisto in Ironheart?

Sacha Baron Cohen played Mephisto in Ironheart and there's a good chance he'll reprise the role in the MCU. It wouldn't make sense for Marvel to pass up this brilliant actor, who's best known for his work on the Madagascar and Borat franchises, and who also gave a phenomenal performance in The Dictator.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 03 July 2025