Iman Vellani on becoming Marvel's first Muslim superhero

[@winglessharmony]

I really like how well spoken she is. Unlike majority of the teenagers, she is doing really good and does not shy away from being honest about her opinions. Me and my fam are enjoying the show. Much love to you Iman ❤

[@CannaBanana]

shes close to hitting 20 which is my guess why she sounds so grown

[@hulkdhiraj]

But where is her essential religious wear hijab? 🤔🥱🧐

[@Berto2K]

@@hulkdhiraj Not all Muslims choose to wear it all the time, or at all.

[@geaarmel6764]

@@hulkdhiraj It's obvious u are not used to live with Muslim people.

[@Berto2K]

@@MrSerr she may just not be too religious. She has talked about going to mosk and prayer growing up. I havent seen any interviews where she talks about her current status.

[@KathrynsRavens]

This was a great interview! Iman is so good I was shocked this is her first role! What a beautifully written character too, I'm really enjoying the series so far

[@stephaniebarrows5428]

Me, too!

[@vicentefernandez9084]

Not since the days of Iron Man 1 was I so enamored with an actor absolutely embodying their character in a Marvel movie. Holy crap this kid's got talent.

[@jasonmcwhirter7093]

I feel like the writers of Ms. Marvel said to themselves, "It's like someone made our character into a real person and we had no idea!"

[@iainwhite8617]

Most likely, She invited Iman to co-write the latest Ms Marvel issues. They're actually really good.

[@brobs0463]

She’s honestly so likeable and is doing an amazing job for her first role

[@McDevittMike]

She is the perfect girl for this role and she's cute as a button. Disney nailed it on this time.

[@AR-io8fv]

They usually do. Their casting directors are insane. Not surprised this one is a home run too.

[@wakandaforever616]

@@AR-io8fv easily the most spot on casting since iron man it's uncanny

[@fromvegreville1977]

She definitely speaks in the interview to something I’ve seen myself in the show; at its heart the show is about finding inspiration in fandom. In an age where online fan culture can be so toxic and drive people away, Ms. Marvel shows what being inspired to be a good person can be. The line from Bruno in the first episode truly sums her up, if she wanted to save the world, she would save the world, she didn’t need super powers to be a good person. Superheroes are a power fantasy, and Ms. Marvel’s fantasy was to have the power to help. Iman Vellani captures that perfectly, and I think that’s why both her and the character she plays are so relatable. [Edit: I should have said “so relatable to me as a middle-aged white guy”, of course other people will find them both relatable in different ways.] Keep up the great work!

[@Waleed.869]

As a Pakistani Muslim I’m so happy for this show. Being represented in such a positive way after a long time feels good

[@hulkdhiraj]

But where is her essential religious wear hijab? 🤔🥱🧐

[@tunkunrunk]

you gotta be kidding ! women have no rights in your country

[@hulkdhiraj]

@BatMaN no point arguing with a loser. Poor debate

[@LoneVocalist]

​@@hulkdhiraj Hijab is an Arab thing. Pakistanis don't wear it. Unlike Iran, there's no law to obligate women to cover their head. Most women in my Pakistani family don't cover their heads. Some put scarf (dopatta) over their head like Mary mother of Jesus did. Only a very tiny percentage wear burqas, which has been a rarer sight with time.

[@mahmoodsajid2016]

Representing or represented what ??

[@slothbabymutation7934]

Wow Iman Vellani is absolutely incredible. The show is outstanding and so much joy to watch. What a joy to watch and hear her talk. She is a super star in the making and the future of our MCU! Thank you for this interview....

[@Mallory-Malkovich]

She's doing a great job on the show so far! It's great to finally see a longer interview with her.

[@DynaPirate]

I was raised Catholic and I liked how Daredevil portrayed religion as just a part of his life. I'm glad they found that same balance with Ms. Marvel. I think it turns most people off (myself included) when a movie or show feels like a religious lecture or indoctrination.

[@smellyface28]

When I tell you I do not care about Marvel movies or Comics or anything I mean it. But listening to her be so genuinely excited about the universe makes me want to know more. She's not only great for the role but she's also great as an ambassador. ✌

[@darkur13]

She’s so wonderful and I love the show! I hope she has a long and successful career!

[@Yoyodotcom]

insane that she was insecure about her ability to bring the character into life but she IS her character & was so so good at it.

[@EugWanker]

Wow, she is so well spoken. Tom is a great interviewer too.

[@AR-io8fv]

Wow I was crying by the end of this video. You truly are a wonderful man Tom. God has blessed Canada by both having such an intelligent sensitive interviewer and sharp lovable burgeoning actress to call our own. And they don’t even look alike! What a wonderful time to be alive.

[@sanask3695]

I watched 3 episode and its actually real interesting series. About Iman, She is confident, eloquent, lively, and perfect casting. As a Pakistani i am very happy that they represented Muslim and Pakistani in Marvel sort of huge brand in such a positive way after a long time.

[@oktuesdays3570]

I live right across the street of her high school. It's the art school in Markham, (I applied for music and didn't get in :( ) and right across the street, is a popular comic book store.....so I'm not surprised she's such a great well spoken actor and a comic book nerd.

[@KellyVergara]

I'm not a girl or a Muslim. But I still felt represented, even as a man in his 30s. I grew up as half white half Colombian and felt torn between two cultures. How to balance the two. Never did. But I could relate to that and I enjoyed it.

[@Lionsgala]

I love her interviews there's so awesome she's so bubbling happy and excited and just full of enthusiasm as she said on Disney Plus getting to know Ms marvel. Continually believe the quote that she said my heart is very full

[@heheboi4795]

best interview with her so far, you guys did a great job!!! other interviews sometimes feel repetitive and cliche but not this one. she's a really talkative and nice person.

[@CrazyFoo501]

I f'n adore this girl Her, Haliee, and Gomez were gems so glad they are a apart of Marvel now

[@mathesonstep]

This is by far the best Marvel interview I have watched, she is clearly a fan just like all of us

[@shubhangbahadur7112]

Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel is the best addition to the Avengers in MCU Phase 4.

[@TheRishijoesanu]

Damn she comes across really smart and well spoken

[@griffgames9538]

2:15 Interviewer not a Marvel Studios fan, because everyone knows Sarah Halley Finn is the goddess of MCU casting after seeing her name in the credits 26 times!

[@arctic_haze]

A very good interview., from both sides. And she really fits the role in every way!

[@JeffreyDawsonSemperSermo]

I just love seeing her fangirl about Marvel. It's so refreshing to see people who obviously love what they are doing and bring such unrestrained passion to it.

[@mosaicpaint3223]

finally an indepth interview

[@sohamchakravarty472]

Surprised and amazed by the depth in her thoughts! She is just 19 years old and a lifetime of experience still left ahead of her! Really wish her all the best! Looking forward to see how her story unfolds in the coming years!

[@Erikhedoulo]

So eloquent! I love this girl

[@nicholasgarcia6099]

congrats to Ms. Marvel, according to Samba TV, it was a hit with GenZ (viewers age 20-24) Drew a diverse croud with Black, Hispanic, Asian households watching at a higher rate

[@WHYtheband]

We Love The Show! Really fun and full of heart.

[@RonsarLo]

O m g. Sarah Finn was in your corner. Incredible 😳 You're killing it ❤️

[@rainbowinbeigeboots6190]

omgg she's a much bigger fan than I thought she was, I luvvv her

[@parulianphea4733]

i watch all her interview..she is amazing...good personality and well spoken as well...

[@sargentrowell81]

Really love the show so far!

[@myrineae]

Best Iman interview to date. Thanks!

[@halbarber3]

Iman is doing FANTASTIC as Ms. Marvel.

[@robertjackson3552]

thank you for having Marvel in the title as many calling her the first muslim superhero and that was DC's Kismet: Man of Fate.

[@joojosart7772]

Listening to her teeling about how she got ghe role hives me the joy as I got casted for my dreeamrole :O Its so heartwarming

[@upakupik]

Such a great interview. Great questions. Great talk. Thank u for putting this out.

[@twona.]

so likable, a genuine enthusiastic fan.

[@EVILRGT1435]

Well I read comics but literally only Spider-man related comics I've read every superhero comics but only issue 1 except Ms. Marvel amd Spider-man I read every comics of them.

[@jcnextgeneration]

I can Honestly say I think I've Fallen in Love.

[@mohussain1800]

😂😂😭😭😭😂😂😂😂

[@mohsinalihassan]

You are amazing person and can't think of any body else playing Ms Marvel

[@alvaroanzaldo3154]

Hizo el personaje suyo

[@bladegriggs4090]

Can't wait to see more of her in the marvels in November.

[@asimwilliams2116]

Ms. Marvel is great! It may be the best Marvel thing since Endgame!

[@caroline9612]

tearing up watching this, i am so so happy for her

[@BrianHickmanMilitaryBrat]

Something about the Toronto area it seems. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was just like her when she received the role of Devi on Never Have I Ever.

[@HeyPlannerGurlHey]

Great interview!!!!

[@kvoltti]

Canada... We just make perfectly suited people to play superheroes in Comic Book Movies

[@skrrskrr5386]

this comment gives me inspiration to get into acting, thank you😁

[@kivimik]

It does appear that way: three Canadian actors as the lead superhero released or about to be released in the last year (Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk next month).

[@cobaltbomba4310]

Amazing interview.

[@jinxie712]

Very Ms Marvel of her to take her dad there.

[@nekrokleptic]

She's adorbs. Must protect at all costs

[@shakesfirst2443]

People say RDJ was perfect casting as Iron Man, and he was, but Iman beats him out on that.

[@ethandollarhide7943]

My question to the people that are angry about this is: Would her being a White, Male Christian contribute to the Plot?

[@aryan-10]

ms marvel was the best ever marvel series , hats off to iman vellani for doing such a great job in her first acting

[@warrior100girl]

"No, I am busy." 😭🤣

[@davidkglevi]

It's a great show and she is brilliant, BUT she isn't the first muslim Marvel superhero though. Scarlet Scarab (from Moon Knight) is.

[@toamszkozak8822]

I think they meant the first muslim superhero who is the main character Just like they were saying that Shang-Chi was the first asian superhero in MCU

[@johnypanta6208]

For some reason..I want her in Stranger Things...maybe season 5

[@nimishachowdhury4577]

She didn't even have to act in Ms Marvel in my opinion. Because she is Kamala! Its almost as if Kamala khan is based on Iman's life haha

[@AwesomeIam]

#ImanVellani is already a star.

[@kibwel.parker6042]

0:22-0:24 now ed grimley is impressed....I must say!

[@Slurpy_Films]

I’ve been just staring at that one long hair

[@khadijagwen]

My experience with Sunni Islam meant I had to be always covered, call God Allah SWT always, and not look men in the eyes, and a bunch of baggage. The type of Islam practiced in the show, I could live with.

[@janezaray811]

Are you a revert or something ? Actual Islam is hard to follow no doubt, but majority of Pakistanis at least do as much she they can. Something is always better than nothing. If you are a revert, just try and it will be more than enough.

[@brunogomes-qi9xk]

Iman Vellani 😍😍😍😍

[@malakmasoumi780]

I wish I could be bestfriend with her I very enjoyed the show and her self .she is a huge marvel fan just like me .🤩😝

[@DanangWidiantoro]

kamala khan teams up with kate bishop is going to be epic

[@TSIRKLAND]

Her story of getting the role sounds a lot like the way teenagers are treated in the Marvel universe, as well. Like she's got school, she's got things on her mind, and the big powerful grown-ups text her about some super-important (to them) thing, and she's like, "I have math." "I'm with my friends." "I have teenager stuff to worry about, as well as being excited about this really fantastic opportunity." It's like Tony Stark contacting Peter Parker. "I don't have time to save the world / respond to a casting call right now, I'm in geometry class, dude!" While at the same time, "I don't have time for geometry class, I've got to save the world / respond to a casting call!" Very relatable, how fantasy and real life echo each other like that. Also, "I'm just some normal teenager, with normal teenager stuff to worry about, but now all of a sudden I've been handed this tremendous opportunity to do some truly amazing things, which also happen to bear a very real responsibility to do good in the world, to represent my under-represented culture in the public eye in a positive way. That's a lot to put on a teenager's shoulders, but I'm up for taking on that responsibility, while also reveling in the amazingness of the experience." Very applicable to being Ms. Marvel, as well as playing Ms. Marvel. The writing of the show did a great job of portraying that, as did her acting.

[@deedarhabib5424]

As a Pakistani Muslim......Thank you Iman ♥️😉

[@muhammedmudassir777]

She was just made for it

[@babyvampire5956]

I love her forever

[@Colossal322]

She's so cute tho

[@RicoSuavae]

The real life Kamala Kahn apparently was always alive and was a real life actual person, The MCU just had to wait until she reached the age requirement to sign the NDA lmaaaao😅😅 I feel so robbed because while I was in medical school for surgical tech I got a sketchy message to be a extra in the first black panther movie and as a joke during r lunch break I called and it turned out to be real they would even pay for my Uber to get to the set and get back home but the surgeon who was one of r teachers at the time told me if I take a leave of absence he would drop me so I never did it long story short I didn’t take the deal and stayed and school but after I finished school being top 3 of my class I ended up not becoming a surgical tech and for the rest of my life years later I will always regret the day that I wasn’t in the black panther 😢😢😢😢 like at that time when I was bragging about it people didn’t even know who black panther was but as a nerd and comic fan I had to explain to them who he was “King of wakanda husband of Storm” and etc and now Black Panther is a household name and everyone knows 😢😢 but I’m skinny as hell so I didn’t know why they wanted to cast me as an extra kuz all the other black dudes r super buff turns out they wanted to give Shuri the new black panther a best friend which was supposed to be me now that character doesn’t even exist omg!!!!! I’m happy that Iman did what I didn’t do also I’m kinda jealous because I coulda been in black panther 2!

[@zumiplayz3159]

Imagine if we all wake up tomorrow and it was all a dream same with her 😂😂

[@Adrian99Diaz]

Great video!

[@RoyRosales]

The interviewer was weirdly agro but maybe Iman’s charisma just puts him in her shadow. Good for her for commanding the conversation and not getting pulled in by the interviewer.

[@futari2914]

Assalamualaikum Iman

[@Xerneas23]

3:00 lmaoo

[@kmarchery]

Canadian tux . 👍

[@Howlabunga]

Wow is she gorgeous

[@realdopecomics]

She’s The MCU’s first Muslim super hero. She is not Marvel’s first super hero.

[@travellingtechno]

The typical american cultural upbringing but she is living her life thats really good

I thought Layla El-Faouly was the first Muslim hero.

[@loganbigmo]

In the MCU, but not in Marvel. Layla's not from the comics.

[@teto85]

Those were probably the best burritos ever.

[@zynx58]

I love how she literally a brown child and acts like one so much

[@itschrishuerta]

“All brown people have family in Texas” is such a mood 😂

[@hassanaftab1270]

Pakistan for some reason love to live there in sugarland or something... Its thr religious texas with ethics and values that inspire them i think. They themselves are very family oriented and close tight knit families. Though faced lot of discrimination there too but they live in small exclusive communities

[@SiddhanthRoyal]

😆

[@umairusman]

She should have a proper role in the next phase of the MCU

[@MawaisH85]

I dono...i didn't get a good vibe from the interviewer! I mean felt like he had a major issue with Iman for not having a solid acting background. Two times he brought that up in the covo. Bro!!! you gotta start somewhere. Some people go through messive struggle to land such roles and for some, the stars are just inlined and they are there at the right moment. But the key thing is...would your talent be good enough for people and fans to see you??? Well let me tell you Iman Vellani is the present and the future!!

[@fromvegreville1977]

I think it was more expressing surprise that someone without the acting background was coming across so naturally in the role. She has the screen presence of someone who’s been in front of a camera for years, it surprised me to learn she’s a relative novice too. I absolutely agree she’s got a great career ahead of her, though! Hopefully with roles she’ll enjoy just as much as she is playing Kamala Khan. I suspect she’s going to have a few such roles written specifically for her.

[@_atinsy]

@@fromvegreville1977 I know this is far fetched but how would she avoid getting typecasted though

[@fromvegreville1977]

@@_atinsy, that’s a good question I don’t have an answer to, but hopefully she figures it out.

[@dawndworld]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@solace2210]

She kinda look like Kylie Jenner.

[@rahatyesh]

hailee steinfeld rather

[@skrrskrr5386]

i wonder how a team up between the two would go

[@solace2210]

@@rahatyesh yup

[@solace2210]

@@skrrskrr5386 me too lol

[@m1r__]

as a superhero? yes. but as in the first Muslim to play a role in the MCU? no. Ismailis are not Muslim

[@kevinsager5054]

I hate to say it, but... Muslim characters existed in the MCU literally in the first moments of the first Iron Man film. Not necessarily the most favourable representation, however... It would be interesting to connect those characters, if possible.

[@pradhyudh]

Living breathing little sister stereotype,

[@videoekstremeuniklucumeneg8066]

First like My friend

[@googoogaagaa7726]

title: Iman Vellani on becoming Marvel's first Muslim superhero meanwhile the scarlet scarab: bruh

[@divyeshsharma7428]

Kumail Ali Nanjiani

[@rishav-2749]

Ms. Marvel isn't Marvel's first Muslim superhero...

[@maabelsayed945]

I think they mean in the mcu

[@Sonicflash1.2]

They ment the first mcu Muslim ☪️ super hero

[@plazma6038]

i love her but jesus christ this interviewer is bad

[@Sonicflash1.2]

Just as bad as you