MS. MARVEL: Marvel Studios Casts Newcomer Iman Vellani As Kamala Khan In The Disney+ TV Series

MS. MARVEL: Marvel Studios Casts Newcomer Iman Vellani As Kamala Khan In The Disney+ TV Series

We finally have that Ms. Marvel casting news, as it's been confirmed today that Marvel Studios has zeroed in on newcomer Iman Vellani to play the titular hero in the Disney+ TV series. Check it out...

By JoshWilding - Sep 30, 2020 12:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Ms. Marvel
Source: Deadline

After what's described as a "long and hard search" by Deadline, it's been confirmed today that Marvel Studios has found the lead of Ms. Marvel in newcomer Iman Vellani!

This marks the young actor's first major Hollywood production, and, as far as we can see, she doesn't even have an IMDb page! However, she's been vocal in the industry, and was part of the "Next Wave Committee" at the 2019 Toronto Film Festival where she was among those tasked with adding a special tag to films with diverse casts and filmmakers they believed would resonate with their peers.

The trade notes that, "The plan always was to stay true to the character in finding the right actress to play the role, even if it meant offering a person that was not well known to the public."

Vellani is likely to have a bright future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Kamala Khan, and this news comes shortly after it was revealed Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, and Meera Menon had all been tasked with directing episodes of the upcoming Disney+ series.

Marvel Studios has been making a lot of casting additions to its TV shows recently, a sign that production is once again ramping up despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Check out our interview with Marvel's Avengers' Ms. Marvel below:
 

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tmp3
tmp3 - 9/30/2020, 12:16 PM
She apparently helped with the TIFF film selection in 2019, that’s pretty cool. Hell of a debut role to land.
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 9/30/2020, 12:16 PM
Well she looks the part, i guess.

As with all things Marvel/DC, i will check it out, i'm not super familiar with the character, probably not even part of the target, and that's why it's not even on my radar but still...


P.S. Kamala Khan before the muggas, damn what a timeline! :D
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 9/30/2020, 12:24 PM
@Doomsday8888 - not really familiar with her either but it's one of the only few new teen heroes who managed to stick around along with Miles Morales so she must have something going on for her.
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 9/30/2020, 12:17 PM
She looks like a goofy silly kid!
LongMayHeReign
LongMayHeReign - 9/30/2020, 12:56 PM
@TheWalkingCuban - She gives me young Maisie Williams vibes.

tmp3
tmp3 - 9/30/2020, 12:18 PM
She-Hulk and Ms. Marvel castings down... Moon Knight casting’s coming
KWilly
KWilly - 9/30/2020, 12:19 PM
This takes "brand spanking new" to a another level. This is like... Her first role ever, lol. She must've rocked that audition to get a Marvel show under her name.

I guess I'll check it out
MUTO123
MUTO123 - 9/30/2020, 12:21 PM
@KWilly - So new she doesn't even have an iMDB page.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 9/30/2020, 12:24 PM
@KWilly - Reminds me of someone...
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 9/30/2020, 12:25 PM
@soberchimera -
She refuses to say that
Roodi
Roodi - 9/30/2020, 12:36 PM
@soberchimera - The disgust in his face LMFAO.
bcom
bcom - 9/30/2020, 1:06 PM
@Roodi - Yeah, you can actually see it straight after he says it LOL! Puts a whole new context on that line now.
TheDarkPassenger
TheDarkPassenger - 9/30/2020, 12:19 PM
From nothing to what will I'm sure big a big franchise. Congrats to her.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 9/30/2020, 12:20 PM
She is literally going through the ULTIMATE COME UP. Congrats.
MCUKnight11
MCUKnight11 - 9/30/2020, 12:20 PM
Welcome to the MCU.
santoanderson
santoanderson - 9/30/2020, 12:21 PM
I’m having a really fun time reading posts from morons on Twitter who think she’s replacing Brie Larson. They don’t know they’re two separate characters.
HeeroG
HeeroG - 9/30/2020, 12:26 PM
@santoanderson - The hate that some of those assholes have on Brie on Twitter and Youtube is disturbing. I have been watching her youtube channel and the time those guys spend harassing and attacking her is absurd.
narrow290
narrow290 - 9/30/2020, 12:21 PM
Good for her!
ThorArms
ThorArms - 9/30/2020, 12:21 PM
Can't judge obviously with no history... Hopefully she kills it!!
Kumkani
Kumkani - 9/30/2020, 12:21 PM
Damn that's a huge get for her. Hope she crushes it!
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