Ms. Marvel's Iman Vellani Thought She Only Had A Cameo In The Marvels

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Breakout star Iman Vellani has been highly praised and celebrated following her grand introduction into the MCU with the release of Disney Plus' Ms. Marvel series. Vellani's presence alone within the MCU is breaking down barriers, setting a whole new diverse, inclusive precedent for the next generation of superheroes to come. The young actress is portraying MCU's first-ever South Asian superhero, Kamala Khan.

In Ms. Marvel, Kamala is a Muslim-American teenager who seeks solace and comfort in the make-believe. She is able, as a character, to deeply relate to audiences because Kamala is also a massive MCU fan — Captain Marvel, to be exact. Kamala mirrors back to fans watching at home just how much power and strength they harbor within themselves too — that sense of magic and wonder isn’t just reserved for those who dawn a cape and mask. As Vellani starts to establish more of a name for herself following the positive reviews and love she has received thus far from critics and audiences alike, she’s slowly adjusting to this newfound sense of recognition. Actress Brie Larson is set to make a comeback to the MCU in 2023 with The Marvels, the upcoming sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel.

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Although in the first film Larson mostly rode solo, this time around she will have the help of two famous allies — Teyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau and Vellani's Kamala Khan. Vellani is still getting used to the hype and excitement following being the lead of her very own MCU show. In a recent interview with Variety, she revealed that she honestly wasn’t anticipating or expecting Ms. Marvel to have a major role in The Marvels. Initially, when cast in the film, she assumed