Serkis hints at ms. marvel’s return in avengers: doomsday – a cryptic exchange reveals more than meets the eye
Andy Serkis, the digital architect of Gollum, has dropped a tantalizing clue about Iman Vellani’s potential return as Ms. Marvel in Avengers: Doomsday, sparking fervent speculation among Marvel fans. The revelation came during a surprisingly candid conversation with Vellani at Cinemahub, a moment captured and shared on Twitter.
A moment of digital deception?
The exchange itself was delightfully awkward – a brief, almost playful back-and-forth that nonetheless suggests a strong possibility. Serkis, currently directing and starring in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, reportedly remarked on his excitement for his own project, followed by a seemingly innocuous comment about Vellani’s anticipated role in Doomsday. Vellani, in turn, playfully challenged Serkis’s assertion, only for the actor to abruptly shift his tone, hinting at the character’s potential inclusion – ‘If there should ever be the chance to see you in a film, like called Doomsday…’
It’s a far cry from a definitive confirmation, of course, but the underlying implication is undeniably compelling. Given Vellani’s prominent role in The Marvels and the strategic importance of the Young Avengers storyline, her absence from the official cast list has fueled considerable conjecture. And considering the confirmed presence of Kathryn Newton – playing Cassie Lang – in Doomsday, the potential for a larger ensemble feels increasingly likely.
Beyond the initial casting
What’s truly intriguing is the reported behind-the-scenes maneuvering surrounding Newton’s involvement. Sources indicate she’s currently only filming for Doomsday, months after principal photography concluded, suggesting a need for additional scenes and potential cameos. This lends credence to the idea of expanded roles for characters within the burgeoning Young Avengers team – including Lang and, potentially, Vellani. Marvel’s strategy clearly revolves around setting the stage for a significant, future-facing project centered on this burgeoning group.
Serkis's comments, coupled with Newton's late addition, paint a picture of a film actively shaping the narrative landscape for the wider MCU. The animated Animal Farm, featuring Serkis voicing Mr. Jones and Vellani lending her voice to the piglets Puff and Tammy, serves as a testament to the collaborative spirit driving this project. It’s a calculated move, designed to capitalize on the momentum surrounding the Young Avengers and position Doomsday as a crucial stepping stone towards next year’s Avengers: Secret Wars.
The takeaway? While Marvel remains tight-lipped, the whispers surrounding Ms. Marvel’s potential return are growing louder. And it’s all thanks to a digital exchange between two of Hollywood’s most accomplished performers.