Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige revealed that Marvel/Disney+'s upcoming She-Hulk series will be experimenting with a new format for the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- a half-hour, legal comedy. This will mark the first time an MCU show will enter the procedural realm.
Feige shared details about the show's format and length in an interview with Emmy Magazine via Comicbook.com. Feige also pointed out that most of Marvel's planned shows being developed within the MCU are expected to clock in at an hour per episode.
Feige's comments came in the wake of the series' announced leading star during Disney's Investor Day 2020 event on Dec. 10. Orphan Black alum Tatiana Maslany will portray attorney Jen Walters/She-Hulk in She-Hulk. Mark Ruffalo will also reprise the role of Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the series, alongside Tim Roth returning as Emil Blonsky/Abomination (The Incredible Hulk).
While Ruffalo has yet to make a statement about his involvement in She-Hulk, he suggested in April that a deal was in the making. "There's nothing completely at a place where it's a done deal," he said. "There's some talk of having Banner/Hulk show up in She-Hulk. If we come up with something good, that would be really interesting. Right now that's about it. That's all there is on the table."
During the She-Hulk discussion at Disney's Investor Day, Feige also made it clear that the series will focus on Walters' work as a lawyer and teased that it could feature a storyline involving Charlie Cox's portrayal of Matt Murdock/Daredevil. It was previously rumored that Cox might appear in Spider-Man 3, which is currently scheduled for a theatrical release on Dec. 17, 2021.
She-Hulk is also expected to feature a female villain, who is described as a social media influencer with a dark side. The character, which is currently known as the codename Lucy, is expected to feature prominently in the series and appear in at least five episodes.
She-Hulk is directed by Kat Coiro and Anu Valia, with Jessica Gao (Rick and Morty) serving as head writer. The series stars Tatiana Maslany, Tim Roth and Mark Ruffalo. The series does not currently have a release date. Meanwhile, Marvel fans can look forward to WandaVision, which stars Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, and will premiere on Disney+ on Jan. 15.
Source: Emmy Magazine via ComicBook.com