Meera Menon Interview: Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel has officially landed on Disney+, and the first episode already has fans and newcomers alike buzzing about the Pakistani-American teen who is also the MCU's biggest Avengers fan. Kamala Khan, played spectacularly by newcomer Iman Vellani, lives with her head in the clouds and dreaming of AvengerCon despite her family's grievances until the moment she realizes she might have what it takes to be an Avenger too.
While only one episode is currently available to watch, Kamala's story has already set itself apart from many other Marvel shows. Not only is this the first Muslim superhero on their roster, as well as the first teenage girl with powers, but the tone and palette of the show is brighter and more colorful than most. As the episodes progress — leading to a grand entrance in 2023's The Marvels — audiences will only get more charmed by Kamala's family, friends and imagination.
Related: Ms. Marvel Cast Guide To Every Marvel Character
Screen Rant spoke to director Meera Menon, who worked on episodes 2 and 3 of the fledgling series, about helping the young cast to leave their mark on the MCU.
Screen Rant: What would you say you're most proud of bringing to the screen in regards to Ms. Marvel?
Meera Menon: I think it was just a real privilege, honestly, to be a part of the early half of the season and shepherding the actors through their entrance into these characters. They will exist in the MCU heretofore, and to be there for those early moments when they were figuring out what that meant and how they wanted to exist in those roles, was really special.
Of course, that's especially true for watching Iman and seeing how Iman stepped into just the role of a lifetime — and really the moment of a lifetime that in
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