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Ms. Marvel Show Head Writer Addresses MCU Djinn Orientalism Concerns
The Ms. Marvel show's head writer Bisha K. Ali addresses concerns of Orientalism regarding the inclusion of Djinns in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Premiered June 8 on Disney+ and wrapped on July 13, Ms. Marvel introduces the titular 16-year-old Pakistani-American high school student and Captain Marvel superfan who gains superpowers from a magical bangle that has links to her family's secret heritage. Newcomer Iman Vellani leads the Ms. Marvel cast as Kamala Khan alongside Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Flecther, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, Laurel Marsden, and Azhar Usman.