Following Marvel Studio's latest hit series Moon Knight on Disney+, Ms. Marvel is the next highly anticipated original series, introducing Marvel's first Muslim superhero and one of the youngest to fight among Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The series follows superhero mega-fan Kamala Khan's journey, gaining abilities while finding her path in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Loki's story editor and Episode "Lamentis" writer Bisha K. Ali is the lead writer for Ms. Marvel.
With the recent series hitting the screen with more violent and mature content, Ms. Marvel will be a change of pace from the year's earlier project. Disney+ has revealed that Ms. Marvel will be the first Phase 4 Marvel series rated TV-PG, setting the series apart from its PG-13 predecessors.
Ms. Marvel's Plot Mirrors Spider-Man's MCU Start
Ms. Marvel takes place in a modern-day society from the perspective of a first-generation Pakistani-American tackling challenges and balancing school and family life, according to Marvel. Following Marvel's most brutal and chaotic character Marc Spencer/Moon Knight and the upcoming horror portrayal of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the starry-eyed teenager Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel will offer refreshing takes on the new superhero in the making.
How Is Ms. Marvel Different From Her Comic Origin?
As a super fan of Captain Marvel, Kamala Khan takes on Carol Danvers' old codename as Ms. Marvel. As a fan-favorite comic book character, fans are familiar with Kamala's Inhuman lineage and her born abilities that were later activated by the Terrigen Mists to allow her to share mass with different versions of herself. She can alter her physical shape in any way imaginable. As Kamala engages with her abilities, she's essentially time-traveling.
In the official trailer released via Disney+, Kamala "embiggens" her fist into purple crystals and channels a shield that resembles Doctor Strange's Tao Madalas, indicating that Ms. Marvel's superpower is more energy-based. Kamala also appears to obtain superpower through a pair of crystal bangles.
In a recent interview with IndieWire, theoretical physicist Clifford Johnson confirmed his involvement in the upcoming Ms. Marvel series and The Flash movie. Viewers may be familiar with his work in the Infinity Saga, Loki and Palm Springs, all tackling time travel in one way or another. His involvement will likely mean that Ms. Marvel will engage Kamala's new energy-based superpower with time-travel plots.
Ms. Marvel's Cast and Characters
Marvel Studios has a track record of introducing new characters with established actors, such as Oscar Issac as Moon Knight and Sophia Di Martino as Lady Loki. Ms. Marvel takes a different route, featuring new actress Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan. As fans can expect, Vellani's journey as a new actress taking on an essential leading role, playing among some of the best-known names in the game, will likely bring a unique spark to Ms. Marvel, who will also appear in the upcoming The Marvels movie. According to IMDb, Ms. Marvel will be her first acting credit.
Aside from the lead character, Ms. Marvel maintains a balanced mix of new and established actors. The series will feature Zenobia Shroff and Mohan Kapur as Kamala's parents, Muneeba Khan and Yusuf Khan; Matt Lintz as her best friend Bruno Carrelli; Rish Shah as her crush Kamran; and Laith Nakli as her religious mentor Sheikh Abdullah. Aramis Knight and Laura Marsden will also join the series as Kareem/Red Dagger and Zoe Zimmer.
Supporting roles will include Kamala's older brother Amir Khan (Saagar Shaikh), her close friend Nakia Bahadir (Yesmeen Fletcher) and Kamala's sister-in-law and Amir's wife Tyesha Hillman (Travina Springer). The series also cast Azhar Usman, Nimra Bucha, Alyy Khan, Alysia Reiner, Fawad Khn, Mehwish Hayat, and Anjali Bhimani, though their roles remain undisclosed.
Ms. Marvel's Disney+ Release Date
In March 2022, Marvel Studio confirmed the official release date for Ms. Marvel: June 8, 2022. The red carpet premiere will take place on June 2. The series was pushed back from the original release date, slated for late February 2021. Ms. Marvel will take MCU's Wednesday slot for weekly episode release. Ms. Marvel will consist of six episodes, in line with various other MCU shows, such as Moon Knight, Loki and Hawkeye.
Ms. Marvel's Trailer
In March 2022, Disney+ released the first official trailer for the series that promised stunning visuals, adventure, coming-of-age dramas and cultural intrigue.
This article will be updated as new information becomes available.