Marvel Studios has found theirMs. Marvel. Newcomer Iman Vellani will star in the upcoming Disney+ series as Kamala Khan. Vellani is so new to the business that she doesn’t even have a profile on IMDb, though she will very soon since she just landed a major role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the comics, Khan is Pakistani-American teenager in New Jersey who will now become the MCU’s first Muslim superhero on screen. Apparently, Marvel Studios spent a long time trying to find the right actress to take on the role of Khan inMs. Marvel.
After theDisney+ series, it is believed that Iman Vellani will make the jump to the big screen. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has said on multiple occasions that all of the shows will be heavily connected to what happens on the big screen, and vice versa. Pakistani-American actor Kumail Nanjiani, who is set to play Kingo Sunen in the upcomingEternalsmovie, welcomed Vellani to the MCU. You can read what he had to say below.
“I just saw they cast Ms. Marvel and legit got teary eyed. Congratulations Iman Vellani! Your work is going to mean so much to so many people, myself included. I can’t wait.”
Marvel Studios recently named Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Meera Menon as directors on the upcomingMs. Marvelseries.Kamala Khanwas co-created by Pakistani-American editor Sana Amanat, and the character also has a Pakistani background. Khan is the first Muslim character to headline her own comic book, and is also the main character in the new Marvel’sAvengersvideo game, which is currently out on multiple platforms.
Marvel Studiosand Disney+ have been working hard behind-the-scenes during the public health crisis, especially when it comes to casting. It was just announced that Tatiana Maslany will star in theShe-Hulkseries, which fans have been wondering about. It was also just announced that Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury character is getting his own series. As for when these particular shows, includingMs. Marvel, will be able to begin production, that is unclear at this time, though it seems that starting up early next year is a real possibility.
In addition toMs. Marvel,She-Hulk, and theNick Furyseries, Disney+ and Marvel Studios also haveWandaVision,The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, andLokion the way, which have all started production.WandaVisionwill be the first out of the gate, premiering at some point before the end of this year, whileThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier is nearing completion. As forLoki, it is unclear how far along the show is in terms of productions, but we do know that it is back to work in Atlanta right now. There is also theMoon Knightseries on the way, with many hoping Keanu Reeves will be attached to star.Deadlinewas the first to announce that Iman Vellani will star in theMs. Marvelseries.
