Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige Doubles Down On Making The MCU More Diverse And Inclusive

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige Doubles Down On Making The MCU More Diverse And Inclusive

Some fans have been unhappy with Brie Larson's Captain Marvel taking centre stage in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but Kevin Feige has made it clear that Marvel will continue this new, diverse approach.

By JoshWilding - Mar 19, 2019 02:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Captain Marvel
Source: The Los Angeles Times
When Stan Lee introduced characters like Black Panther and Jean Grey, he was very much ahead of his time in the respect that superhero comics from that period simply didn't feature non-white or female characters in leading roles. Now, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige makes it clear that Black Panther and Captain Marvel are just the start of a more diverse slate in the MCU. 

"We're just the stewards, the current stewards, of these characters, that [Lee] and his co-creators brought together -- and all of them were created in that spirit of those Soapboxes," Feige explained, referring to Stan's Soapbox column which was used to discuss social and racial issues of the time. "That was very much what Stan's worldview was, and that's what those movies represent."
 
"Because that is -- how do I put this -- it's the right way to be," Feige continued. "It is the way the world should be. And one the great things about the movies is you get to showcase the world that you want to reflect and the way you want the world to be. And that's what [Lee] did with these characters."

Everything Feige says here is accurate and it's good to see the MCU now embracing this path, especially as an argument could be made that female and non-white characters have been relegated to supporting roles for the most part over the past decade or so. It's thought that The Eternals will be the most diverse movie to date from the studio, as it will feature an openly gay lead.

What are your thoughts on Feige's remarks? Be sure to let us know your thoughts on that in the comments sectiona and stay tuned for more.
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DannyN176
DannyN176 - 3/19/2019, 2:25 AM
The MCU is a unprecedented power house of pop culture and they have a responsibility to use that position effectively. Black Panther was a HUGE deal culturally, and one that everybody could enjoy and get behind because they didn't compromise their overall vision.

Marvel Comics have always led the way with integration and diversity so this news makes me VERY happy. Now bring in Blue Marvel and America Chavez and we'll have a diverse ensemble with The Ultimates (make it at the end of Phase 5!)

Come on, Kevin.

Yours sincerely, a very average white man.
Matador
Matador - 3/19/2019, 6:53 AM
SanFranLand
SanFranLand - 3/19/2019, 7:25 AM
@DannyN176 - Yes! And yes to Kevin for being a genuinely good human being!! It’s not a debate! It’s whats good and right!
bythepowercosmic
bythepowercosmic - 3/19/2019, 2:41 AM
Yes please!
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