Marvel Studios' first Disney+ series WandaVision will delve into the life and times of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Monica Rambeau, series star Teyonah Parris promises.
In WandaVision, Parris plays an adult version of the character Monica Rambeau, who once assumed the role of Captain Marvel in the original Marvel comic books. A young version of Monica was introduced to the MCU in the 2019 film Captain Marvel -- which is set during the 1990s -- as the daughter of Carol Danvers' close friend, Maria Rambeau. Parris is set to reprise her role as the older Monica in Captain Marvel 2, which is currently scheduled for release on Nov. 11, 2022.
Before Captain Marvel 2 arrives, however, fans can expect WandaVision to shed some light on what exactly Monica has been up to all this time. "We actually do get to learn particularly what things Monica has seen and gone through and how they've shaped her life," Parris said of WandaVision during a press conference. "We will actually touch a lot on that throughout the show."
Created by Roger Stern and John Romita Jr., Monica Rambeau first appeared in 1982's Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16. Monica was the second-ever Captain Marvel, taking up the mantle following the death of Mar-Vell. She went on to assume numerous other superhero personas over the years, including Photon, Pulsar and Spectrum. As previously stated, a young Monica made her big screen debut in 2019's Captain Marvel, which centered around Marvel Comics' seventh and most recent Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers. In addition to Monica's role in WandaVision, Marvel Studios will continue to build up the on-screen Captain Marvel mythos with Ms. Marvel, an upcoming Disney+ series starring the character of Kamala Khan.
Per the official synopsis for WandaVision,
Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision” blends the style of classic sitcoms with the Marvel Cinematic Universe in which Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany)—two super-powered beings living their ideal suburban lives—begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems. The new series is directed by Matt Shakman; Jac Schaeffer is head writer. Debuts on Disney+ this year.
Written by Jac Schaeffer and directed by Matt Shakman, WandaVision stars Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, Paul Bettany as Vision, Randall Park as Agent Jimmy Woo, Kat Dennings as Darcy Lewis, Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau and Kathryn Hahn as Agnes. The series premieres Jan. 15 on Disney+.
Source: Deadline