Iman Vellani on becoming Marvel's first Muslim superhero

Iman Vellani used to dress up as superhero Kamala Khan for Halloween - now, she's bringing that character to life in a new Disney+ series, Ms. Marvel. The Canadian actor joined Tom Power to talk about the series and how it feels to be the first Muslim superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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[@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 ❤

[@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!"

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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....

[@OsirisMalkovich]

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

[@yoaraangelie]

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.

[@smellyface101]

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.

[@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.

[@darkur13]

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

[@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.

[@EugWanker]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@CrazyFoo501]

I f'n adore this girl

[@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.