Iman Vellani Argues Anonymously with Marvel Fans on Reddit

Iman Vellani talks about deeply identifying with the comic character Ms. Marvel, her awkward meeting with Kevin Feige and arguing with Marvel fans on the internet.
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[@dresinss]

"My life is overwhelmingly good right now." The sheer palpable joy on her face is... The kind of story we need right now.

[@MisterE-yi2es]

she's a SLEEPER AGENT for Al Quaida ya know. she HAS to say that!!!!

[@elhopper3735]

She’s literally living every Marvel fans dream right now. Obsessed with the comic books and movies and now she’s actually playing one onscreen. And it couldn’t have happened to a nicer person. Iman seems like a genuine joy

[@adenmiranda1725]

Ikr, this reminds me of when the actress that played Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter movies was a fan of the books

[@bee.ok666]

and now shes actually working on the ms marvel comic series!!! havent gotten to reading it because im still frustrated over the decision to kill kamala off and make her into a mutant. but yes shes truly living the dream

[@BuildinWings]

Casting a real fangirl is the BEST choice they could've made.

[@stuart9411]

It's the best choice in any. Role. Ever. YES. Thank you. ❤️

[@LE-te9vx]

This 10000%. I'm so happy for you, Iman!!!

[@jammielee4302]

It really shows with how genuine she is in the character

[@gilgoh1122]

Pitch perfect casting. Iman is Kamala and Kamala is Iman.

[@thisistheaccountname]

It is much better than the animated versions.

[@saifmahmudishtiakshushaan462]

Iman is first and foremost a genuine fan, so it's no wonder her performance felt so natural and effortless. Also, the show got so many things right about South Asian and Muslim culture. Might sound cheesy but I know what representation feels like now, will always have a soft spot for this show and character!

[@jodinsan]

Right? As a Caucasian male who grew up with a little exposure to life outside America, the Muslim culture of the characters on Ms. Marvel was almost more interesting than the rest of the show itself.

[@SafetySpooon]

Oh, yes! I was as excited about this as i was "Black Panther". THIS IS AWESOME!!!

[@sophierobinson2738]

I was fascinated with the insights into the culture.

[@bethanyscarbrough3416]

Also, how hilarious is the term "illuminaunties"

[@ian12346]

You spend all day with yourself and you still want to see your story? It’s still boggles my mind that we all wanted to be Blade in the 90’s ( my friends and I), yet we’re not black nor vampires. I’m curious, did your Gen X parents make you like this, as in did they tell you you needed to be upset that you didn’t see someone exactly like you in tv shows, or did you come to this conclusion yourself when you didn’t see a lot of Muslims on tv in a predominantly Christian nation? 😆😆

[@martinjanidlo9904]

She has such a sincere charisma and she so genuinely conveys real authentic emotion in her acting. She is a true lovely delight. I hope she stays true and not get hollywoodized.

[@DrTssha]

Hollywoo has an effect on people, but I'm confident she'll stay true to herself regardless. She seems like the type to hold on to what matters to her most. (why yes, I have been rewatching Bojack Horseman lately, why do you ask?)

[@natxminerva]

she's literally the perfect person to play kamala khan. so obsessed with ms marvel, every episode had me smiling

[@ian12346]

None of what you said sounds healthy. Please don’t obsess over children. Get help.

[@John_C_J]

@@ian12346 Something something mountain molehill.

[@ivvister2303]

@@ian12346 you act as if they spend their whole life stalking Iman Vellani which I'm sure they don't, that's clearly a small portion of their day in terms of entertainment, therefore she isn't "obsessing". You make it sound bigger than it is, stop it.

[@crowfoot1199]

@@ian12346 "obsessed with ms marvel" means she's a fan of the character, not that she's obsessing over the actor. It's called fandom. Like, there's a football fandom too, yanno. But guys don't leave snide remarks for someone who watches all the games of their fav team and discusses the players' stats.

[@magggz5731]

@@ian12346 I’d argue you’re the one who needs help my dude….. what a weird fucking thing to say to a perfectly normal comment. Considering it’s a comment on an interview for the main character of the show, seems weird you wouldn’t understand the context. but I guess you’ve already shown you don’t have that processing ability

[@zuzupetalsnyc]

I adore Ms. Marvel. They’ve done a great job with the show and she’s a delight as the character.

[@angelicaterry3367]

the imdb score is terrible. I love the show and she's incredible. I guess it's the usual suspects, uncomfortable with anyone who isn't white and male

[@hello7032]

It feels like it actual came from comics

[@91YEHNAH]

I loved it!

[@tiacho2893]

@@angelicaterry3367 My comic fandom stretches decades and I watched it with my three nieces (6 years old to 10 years old). I got nostalgic for my first time as a middle schooler reading old Spider Man (still a teenager) reprints of the Ditko era. I loved the series as a comic book nerd and the uncle to three nieces that got to introduce them to something I love. I think it might also be fall out of the hate Brie Larson gets and the fact that Kamala Kahn is Muslim and, being a teenager, not sufficiently sexualised for the trolls. Besides, the RT score is close to 100%! And it's funny reading the bad reviews on IMDB and RT. A lot of disgruntled guys angry the world is not the way they like it and that Marvel is not catering to their own niche tastes. They love to wallow in their own esoterica and feel unappreciated.

[@whwhywhywhywhywhywhy]

@@angelicaterry3367 as a white male without a problem with not white leads. I kinda felt this show just wasn't directed at me...so I watched something else

[@BrokeredHeart]

She really was the ideal actor to play the role, and being from Ontario myself, it's cool to know a fellow Canadian (along with Simu Liu) is joining the MCU. Really creative and fun series to watch, and I can't wait to see her in The Marvels later in 2023.

[@MykalNines]

When you need a reliable, hardworking actor who comes off as sincere and likeable... a Canadian is usually a safe bet.

[@kadarabdullahi]

Cheers fellow Ontarion!

[@scottdoesntmatter4409]

and yet, her series failed miserably to get viewers.

[@checksanity]

*along with Simu Liu, Ryan Reynolds, and Tatiana Maslany. Plus that’s in addition to already established Canadian MCU actors such as Evangeline Lily, Emily VanCamp, and Cobie Smulders. :)

[@Lampboi-jp6dt]

@@scottdoesntmatter4409 You act as though streaming services follow the same pattern as theatres. They don't. Having low viewership initially, but being the highest rated MCU show, will get people to watch it. Especially once "The Marvels" starts its advertising. Ms. Marvel didn't "fail miserably". It was just the lowest of the MCU properties, which can be contributed to multiple things: Introducing an unestablished character with unestablished actors, being set in a high school deters people because they see it as "childish" (despite Spiderman being set in the same thing, but alas), it's a young Pakistani girl who doesn't shy away from her Muslim community, and it's the middle of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

[@aoibhealfae]

She's so adorable. Really glad that they found the perfect actress for Kamala Khan.

[@rugbybeef]

Wow, she *is* the perfect person who you hope had a true fandom and love of a character before they are selected to embody them. She's so warm and clearly excited and earnest about her nerves initially. It's really charming to see great interviews like this that don't condescend to younger actors.

[@mdeliacloherty]

Oh my gosh, it was kind of enthralling to see someone who’s really enjoying life right now 🥺 I’m so happy for her 💖💖💖

[@TiagoNomad]

Iman seems like the coolest person to hang out with. She’s so energetic and adorable at the same time. Love her.

[@scottdoesntmatter4409]

and yet, her series failed miserably to get viewers.

[@bredkek3781]

@@scottdoesntmatter4409 then how did she end up on this show LMAO

[@Tedinator01]

@@scottdoesntmatter4409 and you failed at being a decent human being.

[@jlinus7251]

@@scottdoesntmatter4409 lol why are you copy pasting this on every comment. Are you bored?

[@Arthur-mo4ow]

@@scottdoesntmatter4409 Still no. You need a one dance! You got a Hennessy in your hand! One more time 'fore you go!

[@KM-rt5jj]

I just met you, but I don't think it could have happened to a nicer person IS exactly the mood of this entire interview. I love the way Seth takes on interviews with young and/or inexperienced guests. It's a lil bit kind dad energy there 💕

[@gateauxq4604]

Bonding with a fellow nerd helped too 😃 always good interviews when Seth gets to let his nerd flag fly

[@DrTssha]

I am loving Seth's easygoing nerd dad vibe. I'm glad he ditched the suit and went for a more relaxed tone for the show, I really think it's made it better.

[@Bsdel]

That was the most refreshing interview I think I’ve ever seen. She’s definitely perfect for the part and such a good hearted person! It must have been really easy for her to basically play herself!

[@babarsuhail5678]

Watch her Trevor Noah interview, even better

[@tiacho2893]

I dare you to watch episode 2 with the homage to Dirty Dancing and NOT have a goofy grin. I still smile just thinking about it. It's just pure fun from people that enjoy what they're doing and love movies.

[@scottdoesntmatter4409]

and yet, her series failed miserably to get viewers.

[@Bsdel]

@@scottdoesntmatter4409 yeah talk to me when you have your own show on Disney plus, bud.

[@Jesse-lq1dv]

@@scottdoesntmatter4409 if you care so little about it, why are you copy pasting the same reply to just about every comment on the video pointing out he same fact?

[@DaisyAzuras]

I love her energy and enthusiasm for the material. She’s just so positive and likable.

[@nikunjdixit1175]

The thing that stands out in this interview is her genuine excitement, which is adorable. She just seems so happy, which is just nice to see. Hopefully she continues to have a good experience with this role because she could potentially play this role for a long time.

[@messagemenow4671]

*☝Thanks For Watching, Send a Direct Message Right Away I Will Love To Hear Your Thoughts On It And For More Enlightenment-☝*

[@jamesdominguez7685]

She is so utterly pure. I hope showbiz doesn't change her - she's wonderful as she is.

[@felipealemany2361]

Next time a stranger on Reddit disagrees with me I'll assume it's Iman 😂

[@timhaldane7588]

Iman is absolutely adorable. I love her vibe and her energy so much. I genuinely wish her all the best in this world.

[@messagemenow4671]

*☝Thanks For Watching, Send a Direct Message Right Away I Will Love To Hear Your Thoughts On It And For More Enlightenment;☝*

[@giancarlocoustenitzoff1640]

Loved the fact that the animation in the beginning was inspired on a stopmotion vid Iman sent to Kevin Feige.

[@dougdeveloper8850]

The fact that this young girl consistently drives self-proclaimed “alpha males” Geeks and Gamers and RK Outpost insane makes me love her even more.

[@captainmercy87]

Me too

[@elhopper3735]

Me too. It’s so great😆

[@WraithWriter]

Geeks and Gamers suck so hard. I used to actually enjoy them but they've taken a hard right turn. Disgusting...

[@JorenMyers]

What is RK Outpost?

[@dougdeveloper8850]

@@JorenMyers A KZbin channel in which this guy who thinks he's so tough gets incredibly triggered by literally any show that stars a woman or a person of color.

[@GreysDen]

Ms. Marvel was going to be one of those shows I could've easily overlooked and not watch but what a mistake it would've been. Genuinely great show with a genuine fan leading the role. This show is full of optimism and hope in these trying times.

[@dark_natas_666]

I love how honest the young lady. She has won me over as a fan. It is always great when the actor already loved the character they play before they received the role.

[@Blondiej1]

Her genuine love for Marvel is so pure and invigorating. She’s the perfect person for the job.

[@cheezyspam7044]

I love her energy and sincerity, I really hope Hollywood doesn't ruin her...

[@aaronpeart]

I love how Seth is so enamoured by her. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for Iman!

[@stevendiaz7633]

She is a pure soul and I wish her nothing but success.

[@messagemenow4671]

*☝Thanks For Watching, Send a Direct Message Right Away I Will Love To Hear Your Thoughts On It And For More Enlightenment;☝*

[@HighHeelKnight]

For a first time actress, she knocked it out of the park in Ms Marvel. I wish I could see her in the Disney theme park Avengers attraction.

[@unlimitedblack]

Iman is best girl. She's such a pleasure on Ms. Marvel, and every interaction I've seen with her elsewhere, whether interviews or AMAs or what-have-you, she seems just absolutely authentic. Really eager to see what's next for her in AND out of the MCU.

[@theaniacz]

Iman has a fan for life in me, she’s so talented, genuine and charismatic. Also I truly love how great of an interviewer Seth is! He can match his guests energy very well and makes them feel comfortable. Love this interview 🥰

[@femmec6644]

This is the kind of interview we need right now! Just watching her enthusiasm and joy, made me feel better about life.

[@quintus920]

She's so impressive in this interview, especially given her age, and made me really want to finally get around to watching her series.

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

yeah why is she so good at interviews? she can't have done many!

[@Bsdel]

You should! It was really good!

[@MagicalMissMikki]

It was a really great show it’s one of the only ones where I’m left wanting more of the story and this character. A lot of excitement for this next phase

[@babarsuhail5678]

@@Ass_of_Amalek because she's just being herself and not putting up a fake persona.

[@thanoswasright999]

The show is fantastic. She leads the best cast of any Marvel show, and I say that as a huge fan of Owen Wilson and Wunmi Mosaku and Johnathan Majors and Eugene Cordero.

[@jimmygreer2140]

At first I had virtually zero interest in Ms. Marvel. I mean, it's not like I'm the target audience for this character. But Iman is just such a star that I fell in love with the show. She's just got that special quality that makes a movie star....like Tom Cruise. I wouldn't say either of them are amazing actors like Daniel Day Lewis or Meryl Streep. But the camera LOVES them and it's just so fun to watch them perform. And Inclusion DOES matter. I was watching a reaction to this series that had a 10-ish year old Pakistani girl and seeing her joy, love & excitement for Kamala Kahn was just sooooooooo fucking wholesome & heartwarming that I teared up several times. It reminded me of me after I had watched Christopher Reeves' Superman and going home & tying a towel around my neck. And to anyone gatekeeping that childhood experience can go get fucked!!! Why can't a little Pakistani girl dream & play as Kamala Kahn? There's room for EVERYONE under the Nerd Umbrella. And it's okay to not be into some nerd properties....there are many who find Lord of the Rings to be dull or stupid, and that's fine. But once you start telling others that they are stupid for liking something....that makes you an asshole.

[@Hawk7886]

I feel the same way and I absolutely despise the disgusting trolls that rail against "woke movies" - There are so many different people who grow up with wildly different cultures and it's really cool to see them get the highlight. THAT'S what inclusion is about.

[@ian12346]

Curious though, I loved Blade and wanted to be Blade when I was a kid. I was a chubby white kid. How could I have possibly seen myself in Blade, when I was a kid? This whole “I love myself so much that I also want to see myself and my story on the screen” mentality is very new. Back in the day, most kids didn’t care who was acting in what, as long as it was entertaining. We lived with ourselves all day, we didn’t want to see that on screen, we wanted something new and different. It’s the exact opposite now, if you don’t see yourself on screen, it’s not inclusive enough. It’s an insanely interesting perspective to come from and I’m fascinated by it, so is my wife. They discuss it in her psychology college courses all the time. 🤙

[@JorenMyers]

@@ian12346 sometimes you don't know what you're missing until its shown to you. And it's great that you liked Blade, but Wesley Snipes being cast as a black superhero was a huge deal for a lot of black kids. Granted, that was one movie and not part of the world's biggest film franchise; so it makes sense that its an even bigger deal now.

[@pike666db]

@@ian12346 latino kid here, and yes, my childhood/school friends and I played outside pretending to be the transformers, the teenage mutant ninja turtles, the thundercats, the superfriends, and everyone stuck with the character they liked the most... and of course, there'd be conflicts at times because of cool factor, but we knew all too well fiction was fiction and the ethnicity of human characters was never discussed as being important for your choice (while being latinos, no one ever wanted to be El Dorado... but neither did we want to be Aquaman, it was a matter of powers and attitude), let alone feeling represented by sentient robots from space.

[@TheKaurK]

Ian yeah I am a brown Indian girl. Growing up, all the super heroes I loved and adored were all white. It didn’t stop me from appreciating them, but now that I see a story like Ms Marvel- I can’t tell you how I feel. It’s a feeling of “being seen”. I didn’t even know I was starving for something like this but.. being included feels really good. And I still love and adore other superheroes- I mean that’s obvious. There’s space for everyone :) ultimately everyone should relate to each other on a human level. It’s just good to see that being practiced in a meaningful way that really does include everyone.

[@faizaniftikhar8732]

I think besides playing the MCU superhero. She'd be great for other projects as well. Her Charisma is incredible and her comedic timings are on point. She's a superstar

[@LoranCehack]

They could not have picked a better actress for Kamala. She's adorable.

[@fsalhin99]

the only thing incorrect in your statement is that she's an actress. she's never acted in her whole life before getting this role and she's not even acting in this role. she just is Kamala Khan in real life. hers is the only marvel casting that i consider better than RDJ because RDJ is acting in some scenes.

[@LoranCehack]

@@fsalhin99 This is true. Yes.

[@ninjanibba4259]

@@fsalhin99 well she has to start somewhere, my worry is she might fall into the “typecast” trap like most of the actors that aren’t established yet, ones who don’t have a background are in danger of that

[@fsalhin99]

@@ninjanibba4259 agreed. But i guess her experience in the MCU will teach her some acting skills too.

[@HallowqueenCrafting]

The actor you cast for a property doesn't have to be a gigantic fan of said property to do a good job, but when you can get a good actor into the role who is ALSO a gigantic fan of the property it can be amazing.

[@Imperius_Rex_753]

We felt that "I'M AN ADULT!" across the multiverse

[@TheStorytellerWolf]

The way Iman said “burritos” was violently adorable.

[@cybrfriends5089]

She did a great job on the show. There were some writing/plot decisions that made no sense, but the acting was solid. 6 episodes seem too short for a season series, so the last episode seemed a bit rushed. Looking forward to the next season. Hopefully Disney will fix some of the issues.

[@brucesnow7125]

I think the only part of the show that didn't work for me was the villains. It was clear that they simply did not get time to explore them and writers said that they had a lot of ideas about their stories that they had to cut down. Aside from that, I think the story overall was fantastic and the show easily was one of the most visually and stylistically distinct MCU projects, which is always a good thing. It is always a joy to see some colors in these Marvel projects lol.

[@mikeyoung9810]

6 seems to be a popular number these days. I miss the days of 30+ episodes making a season. Good show though.

[@taznaz1383]

They shot the whole series and when kevin feigi saw it he made them do changes. Theres a whole bunch of concept art for when kamala goes to the noor dimension in episode 5 but that whole thing got cut. I think thats the issue with all marvel shows, they dont have a smooth flow because theyre edited badly

[@marclopez9287]

@@mikeyoung9810 I don't mind full seasons for sitcoms and procedural shows, but I kind of like the 9-13 episode story arcs. Not sure if you watched Agent's of Shield, but I thought that they hit their stride once they broke the full season down to pods like Season 4 with Ghost RIder/LMD/Framework.

[@71775926]

Pacing was bad, worldbuilding was confused, haphazard and arbitrary, no clarity on who is supposed to be the main antagonist, inexplicable and abrupt character decisions particularly on the part of the Clandestines, the whole show was a mess except the brilliant cast, the parts that focus on Kamala's obsession, teen and family drama, and her growing up in her culture. The first episode was outstanding, and once the show starts delving into her powers, the show went off the rails. It just felt like the directors and writers were more comfortable with drama than the superhero elements of the show.

[@ColorMeConfused29]

She's adorable, both in the show and in this interview. I love that she's a fan of the comics. I'd probably in constant awe on set, too.

[@craighaley1658]

This kid is a star! So genuine. She'll be a role model for many years to come.

[@scottdoesntmatter4409]

and yet, her series failed miserably to get viewers.

[@babarsuhail5678]

@@scottdoesntmatter4409 why are you so obsessed leaving this reply to every comment? Get a life, dude

[@samil679]

@@scottdoesntmatter4409 Oh God. A bot has entered the comment section, and a terrible one, lol.

[@andyboi7065]

Bro she like 20.

[@Arthur-mo4ow]

@@scottdoesntmatter4409 Still no. You're shaking, drinking all this coffee. These past few weeks have been exhausting. You're stuck in your imagination.

[@Noreb]

i was pleasantly surprised by how much i loved ms marvel - miss Vellani did an amazing job bringing the character to life in a very well written series that had huge reveals for the future of marvel. LOVED IT!

[@johnhostetler9666]

This young lady is just an inspiration. Everyone who sees the show loves it, and worships Muneeba.

[@harlybarintnall85]

Her parents must be so proud! What a well spoken smart young lady!

[@wasteland6961]

Dude this is trippy, I didn't even know he was interviewing her and I watched most of Ms. Marvel last night.

[@ivyinabottle]

Ms Marvel is my favourite Disney+ Marvel series along with Moon Knight, and a lot of it is because of Iman’s performance! She was the perfect person to play Kamala.

[@JorenMyers]

That's an interesting take. I looked forward to Moon Knight and then hated it. I think Hawkeye is the best MCU show, and Wandavision is #2

[@MichaelP833]

this is one of the most wholesome interviews ever!! i just wish this could have been a full episode or something

[@thedarkknight2221]

Iman Velani was born and bred to be Kamala Khan! She is as perfectly cast as Ms. Marvel as Robert Downey Jr. was for Iron man and Ryan Reynolds was for Deadpool.

[@NirvanaFan5000]

ms marvel is legit one of my fave marvel shows. it's tight, fun, relatable. iman is fantastic in it. the style of the show - from the mix of cultures, the aesthetic, the animations, and so much more are just so good. can't wait to see more of ms marvel

[@ninjanibba4259]

It’s rushed and the characters are one note, outside of her, especially the villains, not fleshed out and the pacing sucks That’s what happens when rushed product is squeezed to 6 episodes

[@samil679]

@@ninjanibba4259 Ya, Marvel rushes their projects a lot sometimes, especially in Phase 4. But I really enjoyed the shows in Phase 4, especially Moon Knight and Ms. Marvel.

[@crustyescaped]

I love the bit about "I'm this, this, and this, who also just happens to be Muslim and Pakistani". That's reflects how frustrated I've always felt about LGBT representation in film. It's so rare to encounter gay characters who are more than just their sexuality. I get it - there is a need to tell coming out stories and dealing with HIV/AIDS, etc., etc., etc. But does EVERY LGBT film have to tackle these issues? Or can't we just have a film about whatever, and the characters just happen to be gay? And I have - over the years - found a small handful of decent films with incidental gay characters, but it's like searching for needles in haystacks. Nice to see the MCU did right by this character.

[@wuhoolife]

Also Seth Meyers did an amazing job talking to her. 😌😌😌😌😌

[@chanslefteyebruh6167]

She's so relatable, down to earth, talented and just hilarious. I love her.

[@messagemenow4671]

*☝Thanks For Watching, Send a Direct Message Right Away I Will Love To Hear Your Thoughts On It And For More Enlightenment;☝*

[@ysentertainment6768]

She is awesome 🤣

[@ms0824]

I'm hesitant to invest time into yet another series, however, her actual personality is very delightful and now I just wanna support her work.

[@jimmygreer2140]

Dude, it's only 6 episodes and it's REALLY good. I feel like Seth failed to bring up one of the most surprising & interesting stories of the series. They get into the sad history of what went down in India after Great Britain left. The Partitian. Where families became separated, violence broke out, etc etc. And it's rooted in family....something we all can relate to. And as someone who had virtually ZERO interest in the show (I'm like the complete opposite target audience for this series) I have to say this has been my favorite Marvel series. Hell, it's probably tied with No Way Home as favorite Marvel thing since Endgame. The style of the show, the history they bring, the story itself, the characters....it's just soooooo good. So I really do hope you give it a chance someday. I'm sure you can find like 5 hours somewhere to watch the series.

[@ms0824]

@@jimmygreer2140 I'm convinced

[@Domdrok]

It's great to see she's basically that character. So cheerful and enthusiastic.

[@TheScarecrow78]

She seems like such a sweetheart. I hope things continue to go well for her!

[@ecnalreleam]

I love that she stumbled upon the character while looking at other characters. It happens to so many of us.

[@marty4475]

i'm so glad the comments are so positive, i was so worried for her based on the reactions a lot of people have to brown women being cast in major franchises, but we all agree she's literally the perfect person for the roll and thats beautiful

[@alorahkr]

"my life is overwhelmingly good right now" she is so adorable im so happy for her 😭😭😭

[@Corvus-fw2hr]

Look! The bots are talking to each other. Nature is healing!

[@alorahkr]

@@Corvus-fw2hr i- i hav to ask.. are u calling me a bot ..??

[@Corvus-fw2hr]

@@alorahkr Yep. I 100% was. Sorry, I thought that I saw your exact comment before. Unless you're a super sophisticated bot....

[@MagicalMissMikki]

Gosh not me seeing the thumbnail after working 3rd shift being over tired and excitedly thinking “Oh wow he got Ms Marvel!” Thinking of her as the character and not the actress, I love the character so much and that’s big thanks to her portrayal and the perfect way the rest of the creative team brought her to life!

[@santiagoluaces8479]

I'm not sure the last time Marvel has cast someone as perfectly fit for a role as Iman is for Kamala Khan. She exudes the same energy I would expect from the character!

[@DrTssha]

Indeed. Ms. Marvel herself is an ascended fangirl, and so is Iman Vellani. A casting choice made in heaven.

[@TrojanExodus]

Robert Downey? Chadwick Boseman? Tom Holland? Chris Hemsworth? Chris Pratt? Sebastian Stan? Pom Klementieff? Any of those ringing bells?

[@DrTssha]

@@TrojanExodus Their characters weren't ascended fans. Ms. Marvel was a superhero fan before becoming a superhero herself.

[@TrojanExodus]

@@DrTssha Being a fan doesn't make you a perfect fit for a role. Matt Smith was not a fan of Doctor Who and is considered the 3rd best actor to play the Doctor. And again, Robert Downey wasn't a fan of Iron Man/Tony Stark, but is widely considered one of the best portrayals (live action, cartoon, comics, everything) of the character. You don't need to be a fan to fit, you need to fit to fit. And the op was saying they can't remember the last time there was a perfect fit. I brought up some

[@DrTssha]

@@TrojanExodus No one's saying you need to be a fan, why are you putting words in my mouth? It's a trait that fits the character to a T though and it certainly doesn't hurt to have real life experience to draw upon as an actor.

[@LGDrunk]

I love that Seth laughs when Iman says "I'm an adult"

[@hello7032]

She’s been so good for comic nerd representation and just a joy. Wishing her continued success

[@DrTssha]

Agreed, it's nice seeing a fellow nerd in costume. I hope we get more Ms. Marvel soon.

[@hello7032]

@@DrTssha same! Like sure, maybe the quality of it as a pure show isn’t *the best* but unlike a lot of marvel stuff, it actually felt fun and comic like with quality actors and a nice new story.

[@ChoZinBomb_86]

She was so amazing as Ms. Marvel, can't wait to see her team with Captain Marvel in The Marvels, so many uses of the word Marvel

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

marvelous idea

[@ajt167name]

We can marvel at the marvelous Marvel marvel.

[@DrTssha]

@@ajt167name Marvellously done. 😄

[@LPlandOFazul]

I love her, Seth is so right. This casting couldn't have happened to a nicer person

[@heyimbtk]

“…..my life is overwhelmingly good right now” is a phrase I didn’t realize would uplift me so much. Good for her!

[@kalobgossett]

They really couldn’t have casted a better person for the role. She’s quickly become one of my favorites 💖

[@ronnyshama]

Iman is so adorably filled with anxiety & excitement & pure joy. I wanna hug her & be besties❤

[@bitchenboutique6953]

Such a great show and she’s a big part of why it works so perfectly.

[@scottdoesntmatter4409]

and yet, her series failed miserably to get viewers.

[@TheChrissella]

You seem like such an authentic and beautiful human being, Iman. I'm really happy that you're having this success and an awesome time

[@SDXStudio]

As many have said, she is absolutely perfect in the role and she kills it on the show. I cannot wait to see where she takes the character in The Marvels and beyond. After this weekend's Comicon I'm so incredibly excited to see how things turn out for the MCU.

[@IndustryPets]

Her genuine joy makes me so happy!

[@Illjwamh]

A superfan getting to join the world she loves by playing a superfan getting to join the world she loves. It's perfect.

[@Tlukewow1]

She’s a delight and I can’t wait to see what else she does with her career. Great energy, loved the show, great addition to the MCU.

[@Linuxdirk]

I love how she's just genuinely happy 😊

[@DrPatriceBerry]

She is amazing! So glad different communities are getting positive representation in mainstream media. Can’t wait for Black Panther 2 and Iron Heart ❤️

[@IAmVianca]

This interview was so short! It's always so refreshing to see and hear Iman and her anecdotes. Her casting as Ms. Marvel is the same as Hugh Jackman's for Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds for Deadpool, RDJ for Iron Man, and Chris Evans for Captain America. It was just perfectly meant to be!

[@velvethunder]

just watched the entire series, absolutely great writing and amazing perfomances from most actors. iman is a star and i cannot wait for the marvels. i am certain ms marvel and cptn marvel will end being a wholesome mentor-mentee duo

[@Waleed.869]

She is literally perfect for this role and the show was amazing. I feel bad for those who denied to watch it even before it was released calling it “woke” and what not lol

[@adalbertovega9160]

🥺🥺🥺”burritos, we got burritos” that was so adorable

[@Snoozems]

I love Iman, she's such a breath of fresh air, being such a huge marvel fan, juxtaposed against some of these bigger stars that are like "i'd never read or seen anything Marvel before being in the show." I can't wait to see what the future holds for her.

[@jalabi99]

Watching Iman is such a delight! Best new addition to the MCU ever!!

[@messagemenow4671]

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[@randomperson4208]

I really like this interaction and I can't wait to see her future career and have her interviewed by seth again

[@messagemenow4671]

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[@alydematti]

What a lovely, charismatic young woman! So happy for her on all of her success ❤

[@may.k_me]

She's a gem. Such a natural. Looking forward to all her future projects

[@thanoswasright999]

I know I'm biased, being a huge fan of the Wilson/Alphona MM run, but the show is probably my favorite Marvel show, neck and neck with Loki, and Ms. Vellani was AMAZING! Can't wait for The Marvels!

[@emmalongsjo6917]

I adore her!!!! and the show was so good I can’t wait to see more

[@yamnahussain1846]

the way she described kamal as just happenning to be muslim and pakistani is so perfect we need more of this

[@yamnahussain1846]

@Hasan why whats wrong with more muslim representation

[@yamnahussain1846]

@Hasan insha'allah

[@HailSocialite]

I really want a Kamala Khan + Kate Bishop team up. It would be soooo funny

[@NaturalChaos]

She is absolutely adorable. I hope she has a long and successful career.

[@iainyoung8057]

She was super charming in the show and is the same here. Loved the show, wish her every success

[@jonoeschger1552]

If we could bottle Iman’s energy & passion…we could have instant happiness!

[@senselocke]

We've only watched half the season so far, but she is so fantastic in this. Everyone is, actually.

[@sophierobinson2738]

Iman is great in the role! Every episode was amazing! And getting a look at another culture was intriguing.

[@caitlynomalley536]

I actually love Iman so much. She’s so hilarious and really down to earth. Cant wait to see more of her in the mcu.

[@MxMattieMcD]

HOLY CRAP. She is WONDERFUL!! I want her in every show/movie ever.

[@misterderp4566]

She's so, so great. And I like that the interview touched on she's a Pakinstani Muslim, but that never felt like the core of the character -- it's obviously a big part of who she is, but it was never the defining feature, it's just kind of who she is, and that's deserving of respect, but not the determining factor.

[@mikeyoung9810]

I almost didn't watch the new marvel show figuring it was something for kids but I'm glad I did. It's alot of fun and she's adorable and makes that show worth watching.

[@oliviatoler633]

I love the show and her. I hope we get to see her in shows and movies.

[@robbinridunk]

She is SO SWEET!!!! I have been slacking on my shows lately, but Ms. Marvel is my next watch!!