Several months after being confirmed, newcomer Iman Vellani is to lead the Ms. Marvel cast as the titular superhero. However, now the latest shots from the set have made the Internet go crazy!
The Marvel Studios’ original series is taking shape with each passing day. Back in November, we first saw Vellani suit up in what appeared to be a homemade Captain Marvel costume. But this is our first look at her actual comic-inspired outfit which understandably gets its own Marvel Cinematic Universe twist.
The photos, shared by Just Jared, reveal Vellani in full costume for the upcoming Disney+ show that focuses on Marvel’s first Muslim superhero, and a Pakistani-Canadian teenager. We spotted Vellani as Kamala Khan on the set of Ms. Marvel. Needless to say, the teenage actress looks like she came straight out of the comic book.
The 18-year-old donned a comic-inspired blue and red outfit. The photographs come out of Atlanta, Georgia, where production on the show is in full swing. Vellani could be seen filming alongside co-actor Rish Shah, who plays the role of Kamran.
The teenager is also known to write superhero fan fiction and sees Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) as her idol. Along with starring in Ms. Marvel, Vellani is also set to appear on the big screen in the upcoming MCU sequel Captain Marvel 2. There is no word yet on if Larson will also be appearing on Ms. Marvel.
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The Marvel Comics-based show is in development since 2016. Moreover, it is tentatively scheduled to launch, exclusively on Disney+, in late 2021. It revolves around the story of Kamala Khan, who has shapeshifting abilities. The Marvel Studios original series centers on fan-favorite Khan, a 16-year-old Pakistani-American growing up in Jersey City. A great student, avid gamer, and voracious fan-fic scribe, Kamala Khan have a special affinity for Super Heroes, particularly Captain Marvel.
With Vellani as the headliner, the supporting cast consists of Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Laith Naki, Azher Usman, and Travina Springer.
In the latest development on the highly-awaited project, Manzar Sehbai left the fans surprised with the news of his wife Samina Ahmed making her Hollywood debut in Ms. Marvel. The news came in after an Indian news outlet disclosed that Farhan Akhtar’s stationing in Bangkok, for the shooting of Ms. Marvel along with several international celebrities.
Prior to Samina Ahmed, another Pakistani actor Nimra Bucha is to play a supporting role among other celebrities. The series has grabbed the attention of the world. But more so of Pakistanis who are eager to see a Muslim and Pakistani superhero on screen.
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