Ms. Marvel, the MCU’s first Muslim superhero – just got the ultimate shout out from Malala Yousafzai! The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate who shares an interview with the show’s co-creator Sana Amanat in her latest Podium newsletter, explains that she got to see the first few episodes ahead of their release on Disney+ tomorrow and girl,…
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Marvel Casts Newcomer Iman Vellani As First On-Screen Muslim Superhero, Ms. Marvel
Marvel has cast its very first on-screen Muslim superhero for their upcoming Ms. Marvel series. Iman Vellani will play “Kamala Khan” – a young Pakistani American from New Jersey who can shapeshift. She goes by the name “Ms Marvel” when her powers kick in. The 18-year-old Canadian who is the daughter of Pakistani Muslim immigrants, confirmed…