Iman Vellani Dreams of Being Cursed Out by Samuel L. Jackson and Serenaded by Billy Joel

Iman Vellani talks about watching The Sopranos for the first time, Billy Joel being an inspiration for her comic book Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant and working with Samuel L. Jackson in The Marvels.
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Iman Vellani Dreams of Being Cursed Out by Samuel L. Jackson and Serenaded by Billy Joel - Late Night with Seth Meyers
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[@petrelli231]

I'm impressed that Marvel managed to pull an actual Kamala Khan variant from the timeline to play her in their movies.

[@myrineae]

This comment wins.

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

@@myrineae I agree!!!!! 🏆🏆🏆

[@kimb9248]

I also agree!

[@Lionsgala]

Probably the most dopest and underrated comment ever 😅😅😅

[@ithamarlowe6158]

She’s 100% Kamala khan she even gets to write a parts of the comics too

[@thedarkknight2221]

ONE OF US! ONE OF US! She is a fan girl to her core. We need more passionate people like her in the industry.

[@phoebexavier7050]

It's hard to get a chance in the industry.

[@SpiderManMCUniverse]

⁠@@phoebexavier7050Most things in life are hard but if you set your mind to whatever you want, it all will come a lot easier. Never give up friend

[@xgray2012]

It's very rare to find one of those in this industry, my friend.

[@wanderingseth]

I love that she's being enabled to shine in so many different ways. She's such a bright light!

[@thedarkknight2221]

@@wanderingseth she is living ever nerdy kids dream!

[@keshin_martin]

She literally IS Kamala Kahn. So happy for all of her success and hope she gets more cool roles in the future

[@nickperna8824]

She saved that movie the marvels, without her the film would have been completely awful

[@Ducky69247]

I LOVED her in Ms Marvel, but I don't watch Captain Marvel movies, so I'm sad I won't get to see the character again

[@Starsaber222]

@@Ducky69247you should see it. Kamala and her family are huge parts of the movie.

[@Ducky69247]

@@Starsaber222 too bad Captain Marvel is, too. No Brie Larson or Samuel Jackson for me

[@andrewstephenson9083]

@@Ducky69247 You could watch The Marvels and continue to see her as a character. It's not against the law.

[@blank4dark]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, she is the greatest casting decision Marvel has ever made. She embodies the character, and brings so much enthusiasm to the cinematic universe.

[@dpmcdonald314]

Sarah Halley-Finn just cannot miss

[@donnywilliamson5807]

She is perfect for the role of Ms Marvel. For me the best casting decision was Patrick Stewart as Prof X. I thought he was born for that role.

[@JefCollier]

I honestly know very little about her outside of her camera time. This interview surprised me with how incredibly intelligent, well-spoke, and yet down-to-earth at the same time. I always feel for those younger stars that have to do the press junket because the skills vary greatly from those they've cultivated for acting in front of a camera. I was a fan of Ms. Marvel. Now I'm a fan of Iman.

[@thenostalgicpodblast]

She's a treat!

[@MrXHCx]

Agreed, she brought a lot of charm.

[@user-kc9uz2ml9z]

Protect Iman at all costs.

[@sratus]

What an original comment. 'Protect celebrity at all costs.' Brilliant.

[@ithamarlowe6158]

@@sratuscan she be considered a celebrity since she only got one role.

[@extrashotofespresso_]

Literally! 😢

[@extrashotofespresso_]

@@sratuslighten up and take the stick outta your..

[@dakuboss7509]

The reason, Marvel Flop was her and her family cringe character along with Monica.

[@paintMonkey_]

What an amazing young woman Vellani is. She is literally living the dream of every comic book nerd. All power to her.😊

[@CorePathway]

Pity she has such crap material to work with. Poof! Superpowers with no struggle or suspense.

[@paintMonkey_]

@@CorePathway it's a comic book franchise. Don't take it so seriously. Vellani is having the time of her life.

[@CorePathway]

@@paintMonkey_ did you pay money to see it? Didn’t think so.

[@paintMonkey_]

@@CorePathway, what are you even talking about? I haven't seen the movie yet but my kids enjoyed Ms Marvel and are looking forward to seeing it this weekend. I repeat *my kids* are excited to see this comic book movie about space superpowers. So calm down eh?🤣

[@LiveEvilProductions0]

​@@CorePathwayYou're being upset over comic adaptations? It's not that deep, bro.

[@AlyCatDotGames]

I loved The Marvels, and Iman Vellani is a big reason why! She's a Joy elemental.

[@MeanderingMikesManCave]

A Joy Elemental ... best metaphor ever!

[@mariskelley8831]

She's a delight

[@SeanPurdie]

She is just the cutest, most wholesome fangirl. She is so many of us when we were geeky teens, but she’s actually getting to live her dream of becoming her favorite hero. I hope she gets to play Kamala as long as she wants.

[@josephroman8568]

Definitely! She's such a positive person!

[@Lionsgala]

​@@josephroman8568well from the looks of it it looks like they're planning to have her build the team for the Young avengers.

[@demonsorrows]

She seems genuinely a good person with a pleasant personality. She's great as Kamala. I hope her career continues well, she feels fulfilled each day, and looks back with few regrets and many cherished memories.

[@johnathancooper5753]

I feel she at least guaranteed she gets all the roles of someone's fun, bubbly friend in rom-coms for the next few years. But I agree, I hope she gets more

[@sratus]

'I hope she feels fulfilled each day, and looks back with few regrets and many cherised memories.' I have a question - Why are you so mental?

[@demonsorrows]

@@sratus Mental? Have you paid ANY attention to what Hollywood or any celebrity status does to people over the years who push themselves to appease their overlords and family demands? (Shitty overlords and family at least) Without a good and healthy self reflection and a trustworthy support system during it all, people like her get mentally fucked up. Manipulated, abused and pressured to run themselves ragged. Drugs and drinking problems. We all know the standard. She's old enough she should be smarter about it all, but young enough to feel she's invincible and make bad calls trusting the wrong people. I just hope she doesn't get dragged down that path and the good far outweighs the bad.

[@shakesfirst2443]

Great as Kamala? She is Kamala.

[@TediTheGodfather]

How does anyone not like her? She's adorably nerdy, has a huge personality, and is actually talented.

[@Taurusus]

Just thrilled for her that the strikes ended in time for her to be able to do the press tours. She's such a delight and so clearly _ecstatic_ to be involved in this world she genuinely loves. Hope I get to keep hearing her name come up for years to come!

[@AndreiChawicz]

She's so funny, both as herself and as Kamala. She was the light of the The Marvels movie and her series is amazing, kinda sad she came to the MCU so late. Can't wait for her and Hailee Steinfeld to act together in the coming movies, it's gonna be perfect and very hilarious.

[@toriazheng3598]

I feel like they're gonna have great chemistry together. I'm so excited!

[@benscott9367]

Love or hate the movie, you have to admit this girl is an absolute treasure to the industry. I was so glad to see she is getting love and not hate in these comments.

[@oliverpetersen3930]

She is literally the only reason why I went to see the marvels. She makes the mcu a whole lot better, and I'm so happy that she is living out her dream.

[@myrineae]

Me toooo!!! She was the best part of that film. That, and the mid-credit scene.

[@seaconfused]

This girl is gold, we must protect her by any cost. She's an asset to MCU.

[@FactVsFeelings]

She is very well spoken, engaging and charismatic. This young lady is going places. She understands and knows how to capture the audience's attention with a detailed story but also learned how to keep it short and sweet.

[@ericcunningham1678]

Iman is so great! I hope she stays in the MCU for a long time, but I also hope she gets to do fun things that she would eventually like to do outside the MCU.

[@AndrewMcColl]

She's already writing comics, so I wouldn't be surprised to see he pick up some script work.

[@scruffd0g193]

Marvel needs to have her say in the input, she knows more than the writers and directors.

[@giantpunda2911]

I hope this is the case too. She seems like she'd be a fantastic steward of her own character in a similar way to Tom Hiddleston with Loki.

[@extrashotofespresso_]

@@AndrewMcCollyes! I heard about this. I am so excited for her.

[@extrashotofespresso_]

@@giantpunda2911for real! Hiddleston is super passionate about Loki and I love that he’s felt this way for about 14 years.

[@wifiguy51]

She is SOO delightful! You can see the joy Seth has having her on the show because she is such a naturally wonderful guest.

[@hardyworld]

I haven't seen the movie yet, but I loved her on Ms. Marvel. She is so talented and all the people who have met her say how smart, kind, and compassionate she is. I'm looking forward to what her career has in store for us all!

[@extrashotofespresso_]

The movie is good fun. All of the leading ladies and supporting cast are just vibing out and having a good time. Felt good to watch a Marvel movie and not worry about crazy high stakes or intense time reversing/traveling.

[@aresef]

Sarah Finn never misses but it’s incredible she found the actual Ms. Marvel to star in Ms. Marvel.

[@Phizzo4real]

That some super powers 😮

[@sabrina63]

The only one she missed with is Jonathan Majors

[@xs10shul]

I love that she gives credit to others, is self-effacing, and seems like she's having a great time. Hope she keeps having fun.

[@DreamsOfLegend]

DEFINITELY a breath of fresh air compared to Bree Larson 😅👍

[@rishavprasad3589]

She’s gen z. Boomers were credit hogs. Gen z grew up with more privilege so we’re comfortable sharing credit.

[@dortaciaparks827]

@@DreamsOfLegendu just can’t stand a grown woman who want more of my people too go out and watch movies they might but she want it too be bigger for us honestly do white ppl deserve that same treatment overall our ancestors been through 400 years probably more than that of slavery so why yall mad

[@extrashotofespresso_]

Iman seems like an awesome woman. I am proud of all of the ladies.

[@extrashotofespresso_]

@@DreamsOfLegendwhat did brie do to you? Piss in your cereal? I ain’t never seen people THIS triggered by a blonde woman who actually does nothing wrong 🤣🤣

[@LRluisro19]

I can't get over how gorgeous she looks and she's such a genuinely funny person, although you could tell she was nervous she was so poised and charismatic. This girl is a star.

[@davidcohen9016]

No matter what one thinks about the MCU right now, one can’t deny the passion of Iman towards her career. If you’re not getting giddy about the projects you’re involved in, then it’s lacking something. I’d be very open to more of her input considering her extensive knowledge of the source materials

[@khallo151]

4:38 - Seth being blown away by a real life discussion of his long lost comic. See jackals, Seth is just a big nerd at heart. Just like us. ❤

[@thiago4santos]

Every time I see her doing an interview it makes me happy, is sad that ppl are not going to the movies watch her. She deserves all the love we can give her.

[@sapphichazard]

Iman Vellani is a delight. I cannot wait to see where her career goes from here.

[@Pat4President1]

This is only the beginning of Iman’s career. With her passion and love for what she does, she has a whole career ahead. I am rooting for her! Iman did amazing in the Ms. Marvel show and shined in the Marvels.

[@shifttheshaman]

Iman is a superstar and I love that she's doing so well.

[@ShaundaLeer]

You simply cannot watch this girl and not feel a little happier. Her joy is contagious in the best way. I just want all the good things for her. 🤗

[@hai3590]

iman just has the absolute best interviews

[@shaysela6989]

Iman Vellani is not only a perfect casting choice for Ms. Marvel because she is already just a normal fan who is suddenly a hero surrounded by her heroes, not only does she has a deep knowledge and love to these characters and worlds. She is also living the dream of every fan in exsistence, which is just extra cool

[@Marvelousgamer7697]

Iman Vellani is such a gift! She's got a heart of gold and one of the best castings in the entire MCU! She's a fan and a member of the cast! She's the best of both worlds! She's awesome!

[@smallwang7]

Creepy.

[@yoo562]

I love Iman she's so cheerful, she's effortlessly likable 😭❤

[@JigInsane]

This young lady is such a treasure and encapsulates Ms. Marvel so well. I really liked the movie snd looking forward to seeing more of her character. Hope her career continues to grow.

[@arturocastellanos1226]

She’s so cute how she presents herself❤

[@jordandurfee6228]

Iman seems like such a sweetheart. Her love for Marvel, and comics, and the MCU is beautiful, and it is awesome. She's like our representative

[@monanaliza]

She is so pure and honest, but in the nicest way. I hope can stay like this.

[@claire7657]

The movie was so fun and she was awesome! Love her 🥰

[@MichaelNewmanII]

Her energy is infectious, you can't help but root for her

[@soppppphhhhhia]

she's the best thing to happen in the MCU post-Endgame. SO CHARISMATIC!!!!!!

[@sarav2209]

She is so fantastic!! I want her in more projects. The enthusiasm for comics and performing that she has is wonderful.

[@zacharyalanlean]

She is joy incarnate!! I love her so much. Brings a smile to me face every time I see her

[@tommyindra1801]

She deserves her own movie

[@duckymomo6675]

iman has such a wonderful personality. she’s so bubbly and sweet! i’m happy for her and her success! ❤

[@danielevans1894]

Great interview. Iman is brilliant and I loved the Marvels.

[@erikdevereux4997]

Wish more people will see the movie. I give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. The lack of theater attendance is killing this branch of the MCU.

[@Deking24]

So is so sweet and bubbly she honestly just make me smile even if I’m sad or depressed. Such a beautiful spirit.

[@chasehedges6775]

💯

[@cheftekniqakabuletteborn8127]

i mean just one of the best ever marvel casting ever and love her love of the character

[@nm7425]

It's great to watch a young person live their dreams. She seems like a fantastic person and I'm very happy for her having so much fun.

[@freddiemac327]

I'll watch any interview of Iman Vellani. She is fantastic!

[@photokunstler]

Awwww Iman, she looks so gorgeous! Kudos to her stylist on this look. She is the a GEM! This is the best Marvel Stan story ever. So stoked she got to write for the comic series.

[@tashamiel]

I love her, I love her, I love her! she’s cute, she’s pretty, she’s smart, also talented. I’m desperately star-struck 🤩

[@RafaRodrigues]

Shes such a crystal! Loved The Marvels! What a FUN classic super hero film ❤

[@lughaidhmcloughlin3640]

Great to see a comic book writer on a late night show. Would love to see stuff like that happen again with someone who's not also in a movie. Shoutouts Iman!

[@Illjwamh]

She's living her best life and I'm loving every second of it

[@Roguechild]

Shes adorkable ❤ She made The Marvels good.

[@saber_life]

What a smart and likeable actress. I have no interest in the Marvels but her enthusiasm and passion for the character makes me want to see it now!

[@RoninKenshiro]

She name dropping great X-Men runs! Love her!

[@jmoreno1]

She’s super dope as Ms. Marvel! Can’t wait to see more of her in future projects!

[@victoriat7961]

she’s so funny and charming i genuinely wish her all the best. i’m so glad someone like her is getting this opportunity she really deserves it

[@TheAsianReacts]

Iman is just so wholesome and pure. I love her (like a little sister ive always wanted)

[@ijimenez5]

Great movie

[@reginaahn4470]

Iman is a lovable personality..from the time she was introduced as the actress to play Ms Marvel and process of the movie..Finally now " I am geeking out" being an old school comic/anime fan. Thank you Marvel.

[@darknexus6720]

I think it's because of how genuine she is to her nature that there is so much natural charisma?. She needs to be getting more roles, I hope she gets the chance to be in other high profile stuff outside of Marvel!

[@sleepycrusader8871]

She’s the best part of the movie. Watching it again just because of her.

[@swedish_malin]

Love, love, love her!! Didn't know about her comic, will be picking that one up! Ms. Marvel was soo good, one of the best MCU shows, IMHO! 😍

[@AlexTodd-60s]

Hello Malin

[@tamrasmith1744]

Love her and love whoever styled her for this appearance. ❤

[@AlexTodd-60s]

Hello Tamra

[@Julie_Jewelz4456]

She was really good in The Marvels.

[@DawnBurn]

Iman is such a lovely person. So happy she's having such fun.

[@AlexTodd-60s]

Hello dawn

[@ImanVellaniFan123]

iman vellani is my favorite person in the world!!!!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

IMAN VELLANI IS SUCH A GOOD ACTOR! She’s awesome! The fangirling rep is what we need 🔥

[@joebradisse2125]

The Marvels may not have been a huge box office success, but I hope the cast and crew all had a fun time making it, cuz it looks like they all had a blast with this! And seeing Iman's take on Miss Marvel always puts a smile on my face, she's such a fun character and I hope she's living her best life with this.

[@dilshersingh1302]

Omg she is looking so beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Tannerbot2k]

This gal makes me so happy. She is so happy to be the character that she sort of already embodies.

[@DeskieFam]

This was such a great interview. Totally wish she was able to do this interview earlier to promote the movie. She has a bright future ahead for her.

[@coreyphoenix9356]

I:m alway so excited when one of us makes it. And by us i mean the comic group. We spend our days imagining ourselves in these characters and they hold so much weight in our lives. She is jus such a great move on Marvels Part. She really is her character and she is so passionate about her characters journey on and off screen.

[@JoseV426]

She is the Queen of the Nerds. She's Great

[@drokangel]

Took my partner to see The Marvels. Absolutely fantastic.

[@gusparkwood4890]

She's absolutely Delightful. Hope Nothing but The Best for Her. Btw, Seth and Bill's Comic-Spider-Man-The Short Halloween? Awesome

[@mercurywitchy]

she's such a sweetheart, can't wait to see more of her in the mcu!!!

[@MeanderingMikesManCave]

Iman is simply amazing! Such energy!

[@corinnwestfall]

the absolute BALLS on this girl to roast Seth for his and Hader’s comic 😂 if iman has no fans i’m dead ok

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

I adore Ms. Marvel and Iman Vellani! And usually, I'm not one who buys Comic books (not since I was young and I'm a grandmother now!). But, I got hers! Really looking forward to her building the *Young Avengers!*

[@SalsaPie]

One of the best Marvel castings, which is really saying something.

[@Anzy.99]

She is the best part of the movie. She's so amazing, very enthusiastic, she's like a mirror of me in the movie. What a great addition

[@PieBandit]

NEEEEEERRRRDDDDD ♥️ Every time I see her geek out, I love to see her passion. Great job, keep doing what you're doing

[@SumeetBGoode]

The Marvels is amazing. The whole cast and crew, director and composer knocked it all out of the park. Watch it!!!

[@Distant_View]

So if any of you have watched the One Piece live action show, it's insanely well-casted. Like, unreal how good it is. But Marvel hasn't been that good since RDJ until they cast Iman, because she's literally perfect. Love seeing her this confident!

[@Rab_Daddy]

She is the best Marvel casting ever. Real fan. Very fun. Always looks awesome! Walking out all Super Girl in that dress ❤❤❤

[@ChaMiranda21]

She's such a darling 😂❤

[@gnperdue]

Iman is just so incredibly vivacious and delightful. I really hope we get to see her in more Marvel stuff soon and I’d love to see her have the opportunity to branch out and do other types of films as well. Most of us fans can’t even dream of doing what she’s doing, so it is so fun to live vicariously through her!

[@MrKhomenie]

Iman I love you so much... Love from Indonesia .. ❤

[@blackshard641]

Iman is adorable AF

[@roxanaimam6531]

Best.interview.ever! 😂❤ Please have her come back more often! Can't wait to see The Marvels!

[@frogeater8659]

Hope we get more of Iman Vellani and Ms Marvel in the future.

I love her 🥰

[@BuckyBarnesATL]

She truly is a Marvel and such a sweet girl. Best decision the MCU ever made and she has a new great interview on New Rockstars. We love ya Iman!

[@fzuma]

Love her personality!

[@TheLegendaryMovieCritic]

Iman Vellani was marvelous in The Marvels as Ms. Marvel!

[@Enterprise1701J]

Born for the role! 🙂