The release of the first episode of She-Hulk: Lawyer on Disney+ has drawn overwhelmingly positive reception, with many praising the Tatiana Maslany-led effort. With the introduction of Jennifer Walters into the vast world of Marvel Cinematic Universe storytelling, many are already wondering what the future holds for her character. It’s obvious that Marvel Studios, with the addition of many new superheroes, has set an overarching premise for the Phase 6 movies, Avengers: Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars.
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With that in mind, would it be far from reality to see She-Hulk’s inclusion in the Avengers alongside other most powerful MCU superheroes? Jessica Gao, the head writer of the latest Disney+ series says otherwise.
The plausibility of Jennifer Walters in The Avengers
In a recent interview for Deadline’s Hero Nation podcast, Jessica Gao, the editor-in-chief of the Tatiana Maslany-led series, opened up about the plausibility of seeing the lawyer-turned-superheroine in future Avengers movies. phase 6, Avengers: Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars. Apparently, fans don’t have much to worry about.
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Here’s what Gao had to say when asked about the heroine’s return to the MCU Phase 6 movies:
“I would be shocked if they didn’t start putting her in the movies, especially the group team movies.”
The writer’s statement is quite sensible. What is clear from the Phase 4 initiatives taken by Marvel Studios is that a proper framework for the future is being established with the introduction of so many new characters. Not seeing She-Hulk in future MCU premises would be a missed opportunity.
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Regarding the superheroine’s involvement with the Avengers, in a recent interview with THR at the premiere of She-Hulk: lawyer, Mark Ruffalo, who has played the central role of Hulk for years now, commented the following:
“No, she’s here now, there won’t be another Avengers without her. [She-Hulk].”
At this statement, even Tatiana Maslany showed her astonishment. To underscore Ruffalo’s assertion, he clarified, “That’s what I hear.” Therefore, based on confirmations from some of the central figures of the MCU production team, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Jennifer Walters in the Avengers, battling the threats of the world alongside a team of believable superheroes.
Will She-Hulk be renewed for a second season?
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As for when we would see the gamma-infused lawyer make his next appearance in the MCU after Season 1, the possibility of a Season 2 is yet to be confirmed. In fact, Jessica Gao herself emphasized how crucial it was to tell a “whole story”, just in case She-Hulk doesn’t get any future installments. According to her, there is never an infallible guarantee for “Get another season with a season one show.” She clarified her position and said:
“It’s kind of formed in my head that on a first-season show you really have to tell a full story that you’d be happy with if it was just one and only. Just because it there’s never a guarantee, you never know if you’re going to get another season, so you can’t really hold back and leave things open.
However, on a promising note, the writer pointed out that the door of opportunity for future seasons should be left open while simultaneously providing a satisfying conclusion to the premiere. Therefore, the likelihood of another season, although unconfirmed, is still a real possibility.
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As fans look to enjoy more episodes from the Tatiana Maslany star in the coming weeks, the question of She-Hulk’s future appearances raises curiosity in the mind. Who knows, maybe we’ll see more cameos from the superheroine in other upcoming MCU projects. What is guaranteed though, is She-Hulk’s involvement in the future. avengers films, regardless of the magnitude of her role and what she brings to the table.
For now, you can catch your new favorite superheroine in the first episode of She-Hulk: LawyerStreamed exclusively on Disney+.
Source: Deadline