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  • ‘Star Wars’ movie in the works from ‘Watchmen’ producer Damon Lindelof

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: ‘Watchmen’ producer Damon Lindelof is developing a new “Star Wars” movie for Lucasfilm, and the ‘Ms Marvel’ helmer, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is in talks to direct.

    According to Variety, Lindelof and an unnamed co-writer will collaborate on the next film. If the idea is approved, it will be his fourth attempt to revive a significant sci-fi brand.

    In addition to Lindelof’s innovative continuation of “Watchmen” for HBO in 2019 — for which he won Emmys for writing and limited series — Lindelof produced “Star Trek” in 2009, “Star Trek Into Darkness” in 2013, and “Prometheus,” the prequel to “Alien” in 2012.

    As per the reports of Variety, the project’s announcement comes as Lucasfilm faces a decision about “Star Wars.” Despite the studio’s live-action series for Disney+, such as “The Mandalorian,” “The Book of Boba Fett,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor,” enjoying significant popularity, it hasn’t released a movie in theatres since 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker.”

    According to Variety, Rogue Squadron was scheduled to be released in December 2023, and Patty Jenkins was announced as the film’s director in 2020. However, Disney removed the movie from its release schedule in September.

    Currently, only one undisclosed “Star Wars” picture has a release date; none of the other “Star Wars” film projects is in various stages of development and some from directors like Taika Waititi, Rian Johnson, and Kevin Feige, have even been formally revealed.

    Johnson recently revealed to Variety that his envisioned “Star Wars” trilogy is still in the works, but that he must first finish the production of his “Knives Out” films.

    Michael Waldron (“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”) revealed to Variety in May that he had begun writing a “Star Wars” story that Feige would produce. However, Waldron has already been hired to write “Avengers: Secret Wars,” so his dance card will get highly full.

    The short documentaries “Saving Face” and “A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness” were directed by Obaid-Chinoy, a two-time Oscar winner. Most recently, she was the director of two episodes of “Ms Marvel” on Disney Plus.

    WASHINGTON: ‘Watchmen’ producer Damon Lindelof is developing a new “Star Wars” movie for Lucasfilm, and the ‘Ms Marvel’ helmer, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is in talks to direct.

    According to Variety, Lindelof and an unnamed co-writer will collaborate on the next film. If the idea is approved, it will be his fourth attempt to revive a significant sci-fi brand.

    In addition to Lindelof’s innovative continuation of “Watchmen” for HBO in 2019 — for which he won Emmys for writing and limited series — Lindelof produced “Star Trek” in 2009, “Star Trek Into Darkness” in 2013, and “Prometheus,” the prequel to “Alien” in 2012.

    As per the reports of Variety, the project’s announcement comes as Lucasfilm faces a decision about “Star Wars.” Despite the studio’s live-action series for Disney+, such as “The Mandalorian,” “The Book of Boba Fett,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor,” enjoying significant popularity, it hasn’t released a movie in theatres since 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker.”

    According to Variety, Rogue Squadron was scheduled to be released in December 2023, and Patty Jenkins was announced as the film’s director in 2020. However, Disney removed the movie from its release schedule in September.

    Currently, only one undisclosed “Star Wars” picture has a release date; none of the other “Star Wars” film projects is in various stages of development and some from directors like Taika Waititi, Rian Johnson, and Kevin Feige, have even been formally revealed.

    Johnson recently revealed to Variety that his envisioned “Star Wars” trilogy is still in the works, but that he must first finish the production of his “Knives Out” films.

    Michael Waldron (“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”) revealed to Variety in May that he had begun writing a “Star Wars” story that Feige would produce. However, Waldron has already been hired to write “Avengers: Secret Wars,” so his dance card will get highly full.

    The short documentaries “Saving Face” and “A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness” were directed by Obaid-Chinoy, a two-time Oscar winner. Most recently, she was the director of two episodes of “Ms Marvel” on Disney Plus.

  • Filming for Marvel series was no different from doing a Bollywood film, says Actor Farhan Akhtar

    By IANS

    MUMBAI: Filmmaker-actor-producer Farhan Akhtar, who was recently seen in the limited Marvel series ‘Ms. Marvel’, shared that he didn’t come across much of a difference between working in the west and India.

    Participating in a fireside chat with the director duo The Russo Brothers, who are currently in India on a promotional tour of their recent release ‘The Gray Man’, Farhan told the media: “My experience of working with Marvel was no different than working in any film from India and Marvel would back me up for saying this.”

    The ‘Dil Chaahta Hai’ director further mentioned that making films is a work of passion and to get to work with a crew that shares the same passion is a blessing.

    “Filmmaking is about finding order in chaos. What you need is a crew that is passionately involved in the making. Enjoyment is really palpable when you have a brilliant crew,” he concluded.

    The Russo Brothers, the sibling-directors, have earlier made blockbuster films such as ‘Captain America: Civil War’, ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’, are promoting their recently released film ‘The Gray Man’, which stars Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Dhanush and the Cuban-American actress Ana de Armas.

    The high-octane action thriller, which earlier had a limited theatrical release, has been severely panned by critics. ‘The Gray Man’ is streaming on Netflix.

    MUMBAI: Filmmaker-actor-producer Farhan Akhtar, who was recently seen in the limited Marvel series ‘Ms. Marvel’, shared that he didn’t come across much of a difference between working in the west and India.

    Participating in a fireside chat with the director duo The Russo Brothers, who are currently in India on a promotional tour of their recent release ‘The Gray Man’, Farhan told the media: “My experience of working with Marvel was no different than working in any film from India and Marvel would back me up for saying this.”

    The ‘Dil Chaahta Hai’ director further mentioned that making films is a work of passion and to get to work with a crew that shares the same passion is a blessing.

    “Filmmaking is about finding order in chaos. What you need is a crew that is passionately involved in the making. Enjoyment is really palpable when you have a brilliant crew,” he concluded.

    The Russo Brothers, the sibling-directors, have earlier made blockbuster films such as ‘Captain America: Civil War’, ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’, are promoting their recently released film ‘The Gray Man’, which stars Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Dhanush and the Cuban-American actress Ana de Armas.

    The high-octane action thriller, which earlier had a limited theatrical release, has been severely panned by critics. ‘The Gray Man’ is streaming on Netflix.

  • Actors Iman Vellani, Rish Shah open up about their on-screen bonding in ‘Ms Marvel’

    By IANS

    MUMBAI: Pakistani-Canadian actress Iman Vellani and her co-actor Rish Shah in the recently released superhero series ‘Ms Marvel’, spoke about their on-screen bond in the series which also features Indian actor-director Farhan Akhtar.

    Even though Iman’s character of Kamala spends a lot of her time with her two best friends Bruno and Nakia played by Matt Lintz and Yasmeen Fletcher, her life changes in unexpected ways when she meets Kamran played by Rish Shah.

    Describing Kamran’s dynamics with Kamala in the series, Rish Shah said, “Kamran initially is just a random boy Kamala meets, and she is immediately infatuated by his charm and charisma. He always felt a lack of belonging and community. When he gets to know Kamala, he finds someone he can relate with in the sense of their culture, humour, and being able to talk about Pakistani things together and not having to hide that or feel embarrassed by it.”

    Meanwhile, Vellani says that Kamala’s been around a lot of people and friends, but there’s never been someone who fully understands her or what she goes through.

    Describing the insecurities of her character, Iman said, “There’s always been that little sense of loneliness and a chip on her shoulder because she feels like she must act differently in school when she is not around brown people.”

    She continued, “But this changes when Kamran enters, who is this charismatic, attractive guy who lets Kamala lift that chip off her shoulder because she can just be herself around him. It’s one of the first times she lets herself be infatuated by a guy who shares similar experiences and goes through a lot of the same stuff she does,” she added.

    ‘Ms Marvel’ is currently available to stream on OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar.

  • Being a part of MCU makes you start to feel like a superhero: Farhan Akhtar on his Marvel debut

    By IANS

    MUMBAI:  Filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar, who has made his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut with the fourth episode of Marvel Studios’ ‘Ms. Marvel’, recently shared his feelings about being cast in a Marvel intellectual property.

    Farhan, who plays the role of Waleed, the leader of the ancient order known as the Red Daggers, said in a statement, “You automatically start feeling like a superhero when someone tells you that you are going to be part of the MCU. I stood like a superhero, just missing my cape.”

    The actor also answered some Marvel trivia questions. Sharing the name of the first MCU film/series he watched, he said, “As far as my memory serves me, ‘Iron Man’ was the first MCU film I watched.”

    When asked who he would like to team with in the future, Farhan said, “That would be Iron Man. I know, unfortunately, he is no longer with us but if they could find a way, I’d like it to be him.”

    While the actor is a big Iron Man fan, he mentions that he finds Doctor Strange’s powers really cool and would love to have those. When asked to name three female Avengers in 10 seconds, Farhan promptly answered Ms. Marvel followed by Captain Marvel and Black Widow.

    ‘Ms. Marvel’ is currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.

  • Exciting to be part of culturally inclusive ‘Ms Marvel’: Farhan Akhtar

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: It’s not the length of the role but the excitement to be a part of Marvel Studios’ first steps in the South Asian subcontinent that motivated actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar to join “Ms Marvel”, a show he believes is landmark in the way it represents “our cultures and our people”.

    Akhtar, known for directing acclaimed films “Dil Chahta Hai”, “Lakshay” and “Don” series as well as for his on screen performances in movies “Luck by Chance”, “Rock On!!” and “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag”, has made his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut with the Disney+ Hotstar show.

    When he was first offered “Ms Marvel”, the actor said he was bowled over by the cultural inclusivity and diversity of the show, which centres around Kamala Khan aka Ms Marvel, a Pakistani-American teenager growing up in Jersey City.

    “When I found out that the show was the very first step that Marvel is taking into the subcontinent, creating a subcontinent superhero that is going to represent our cultures and our people, I was very excited,” Akhtar told PTI in a virtual interview.

    “I truly wanted to be a part of it because it is a landmark show. And I feel that it’s important because it’s diverse. There’s an incredible amount of cultural inclusivity that’s happening via the show,” he added.

    Fronted by newcomer Iman Vellani, “Ms Marvel” is a coming-of-age story of a Muslim teenager who discovers that she has superpowers and a family history going all the way back to India-Pakistan Partition in 1947.

    “Bad Boys for Life” helmers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a two-time Oscar winner in the documentary short category, and Meera Menon, who has worked on shows like “The Walking Dead”, have directed the episodes of the series.

    Akhtar features in the fourth episode of the show, titled “Seeing Red”, directed by Obaid-Chinoy. He essays the role of Waleed, a senior member of an organisation called Red Dagger. Waleed acts as a mentor to Kamala when she lands in Karachi to meet her maternal grandmother and uncover the mystery behind her superpowers.

    The actor said he was not concerned about the length of his role on the show as the focus was to be in a culturally diverse story. “I really didn’t stop to think about whether it should be longer or not. I was really happy,” he said.

    According to Akhtar, Marvel Studios has strived to deliver family entertainers with its films and now TV shows. “What Marvel has done over the years, even before the show, they’ve always strived to give very good clean family entertainment. And this series is in the same vein. I don’t think there’s any point to be made as such, but it’s a new experience for the audience. It’s a new experience for the viewer that is absolutely signed into the universe and is committed to watching what they do,” he added.

    Akhtar teased viewers about exciting things to look forward to in the upcoming episodes of the show. “As you may have noticed already that she has travelled back to the subcontinent. She’s travelled back home, there’s a lot more fun waiting for her and a lot more exciting things for the audience to watch,” he said.

    As far as his involvement in the future Marvel projects or returning to this role is concerned , the 48-year-old actor said he is open to any offer from the studio. “I feel like I’m already a part of the MCU by playing Waleed… Of course, I would love for more stuff to happen because I had an incredible time working on the show. I leave that to their best judgment. But from my end, whenever they want me to be back and do anything that they need me to for this character, I’ll be there,” Akhtar said.

    There was considerable buzz around Akhtar and Pakistani superstar Fawad Khan’s casting in the show that has been hailed for its depiction of a culturally rich story of India and Pakistan, through its numerous Bollywood and Shah Rukh Khan references, it’s positive focus on Islam and family values. “There are many generations that are touched upon through the story, as you may have noticed already. Family plays a very important role in the show,” Akhtar said.

    While the Bollywood actor-director has a significant role in the fourth episode of the series, Fawad Khan makes a blink-and-you-miss-it appearance in a family portrait that Kamala’s grandmother shows her.

    “Ms Marvel” also features Nimra Bucha, Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Laith Nakli, Azhar Usman, and Travina Springer. The show is available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

  • The fan who became a superhero

    Express News Service

    Marvel is back, and finally, with a series that feels closer to home for us. Ms Marvel, which premiered yesterday, follows the trials and tribulations of a 16-year-old Pakistani-American high school student from Jersey City who ends up with superpowers. With many references we can relate to, including Shah Rukh Khan films and parts of ‘Oh Nanbaa’ from Rajinikanth’s Lingaa getting used, the series is Marvel’s tentative look into the world of South Asian diaspora and is its first live-action content with a Muslim superhero.

    Pakistani-Canadian Iman Vellani, who plays the titular role, thought the casting call was a scam. “I sent in a rather academic resume, and the casting call turned out to be real! As we began making progress, I started making excuses out of fear of failure. But I knew that my 10-year-old self would hate me if I didn’t give it a shot. Two days later, I got another call,” recounts Iman, who was in Toronto at the time. “I was asked whether I had a lawyer. They wanted me to fly to LA, and I was like, ‘Uh, I have a math test!’ Next thing, I’m in LA with my dad. This was the greatest trip of my life, and I was fangirling over Sarah Finn and Lewis D-Esposito. Then the pandemic hit, and they sent me an email saying that they had to figure out some stuff and assured me I was still in the running. Meanwhile, I had to figure out my university on my side, and in June 2020, I sent in the last self-tape and then, we did a screen test over Zoom. They cast me when I was on the last day of high school.”

    Iman was already a big fan of the Ms Marvel comics. “I’m so excited that people can finally see what I saw when I picked up those comics for the first time and fell in love with Kamala and her world. It’s truly a love letter to all MCU fans.” Iman says Ms Marvel is a different character when compared to other superheroes in her age group. “Ms Marvel understands fan culture on a cellular level, and this elevated the storytelling in a unique way. She’s a 16-year-old kid, with super-powers which we have seen before. But she’s also a fan of every other hero within the MCU canon.

    That fascination and excitement are reflective of real-life Marvel fans; so that’s why we relate to her. She reacts like we all would if we were to get such powers,” says Iman, who goes on to explain that the series doesn’t necessarily get too drawn into the cultural, religious aspects of her personality. “I don’t think those were her main markers. They were part of her life, sure. She’s another normal girl who wakes up, goes to school, prays, and eats. We didn’t set out to make a show about a Pakistani Muslim; she is just an Avengers-loving, fanfic-writing dork, which also happens to be a Pakistani Muslim. We have balanced it all quite well.”

    Ms. Marvel is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

  • The Pakistani-Canadian fan who became a superhero: Meet ‘Ms Marvel’ actor Iman Vellani

    Express News Service

    Marvel is back, and finally, with a series that feels closer to home for us. Ms Marvel, which premiered yesterday, follows the trials and tribulations of a 16-year-old Pakistani-American high school student from Jersey City who ends up with superpowers. With many references we can relate to, including Shah Rukh Khan films and parts of ‘Oh Nanbaa’ from Rajinikanth’s Lingaa getting used, the series is Marvel’s tentative look into the world of South Asian diaspora and is its first live-action content with a Muslim superhero.

    Pakistani-Canadian Iman Vellani, who plays the titular role, thought the casting call was a scam. “I sent in a rather academic resume, and the casting call turned out to be real! As we began making progress, I started making excuses out of fear of failure. But I knew that my 10-year-old self would hate me if I didn’t give it a shot. Two days later, I got another call,” recounts Iman, who was in Toronto at the time. “I was asked whether I had a lawyer.

    They wanted me to fly to LA, and I was like, ‘Uh, I have a math test!’ Next thing, I’m in LA with my dad. This was the greatest trip of my life, and I was fangirling over Sarah Finn and Lewis D-Esposito. Then the pandemic hit, and they sent me an email saying that they had to figure out some stuff and assured me I was still in the running. Meanwhile, I had to figure out my university on my side, and in June 2020, I sent in the last self-tape and then, we did a screen test over Zoom. They cast me when I was in the last day of high school.”

    Iman was already a big fan of the Ms Marvel comics. “I’m so excited that people can finally see what I saw when I picked up those comics for the first time and fell in love with Kamala and her world. It’s truly a love letter to all MCU fans.” Iman says Ms Marvel is a different character when compared to other superheroes in her age group. “Ms Marvel understands fan culture on a cellular level, and this elevated the storytelling in a unique way. She’s a 16-year-old kid, with super-powers which we have seen before. But she’s also a fan of every other hero within the MCU canon.

    “It feels like there is this new generation coming up.”Take an EXCLUSIVE look behind the scenes of #MsMarvel, our latest MCU obsession pic.twitter.com/e3NXyRycmP
    — Twitter TV is watching Ms. Marvel (@TwitterTV) June 9, 2022
    That fascination and excitement are reflective of real-life Marvel fans; so that’s why we relate to her. She reacts like we all would if we were to get such powers,” says Iman, who goes on to explain that the series doesn’t necessarily get too drawn into the cultural, religious aspects of her personality.

    “I don’t think those were her main markers. They were part of her life, sure. She’s another normal girl who wakes up, goes to school, prays, and eats. We didn’t set out to make a show about a Pakistani Muslim; she is just an Avengers-loving, fanfic-writing dork, which also happens to be a Pakistani Muslim. We have balanced it all quite well”, Iman says as she signs off.

    Ms. Marvel is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

  • Farhan Akhtar pens note for ‘Ms Marvel’ team, praises show for ‘conscious inclusiveness’

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar on Tuesday said he is proud to be associated with “Ms Marvel”, the upcoming Disney+ series which he described as a “celebration of diversity”.

    Ahead of the series premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on Wednesday, Akhtar penned a note of appreciation for the makers of “Ms Marvel” congratulating them for mounting a show that promises to bring a “pride of self-identity” to several young children in the Indian subcontinent.

    “Ms Marvel”, part of the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is fronted by newcomer Iman Vellani who plays Kamala Khan aka Ms Marvel, a Pakistani-American teenager growing up in Jersey City.

    “Tomorrow, 8th June, will see the release of the first episode of Ms Marvel on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. This post is in appreciation of the creators, the directors and all those in front and behind the camera, who collaborated to make Ms Marvel what it is. It is in appreciation of Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy for her guidance through my days of working on it,” the multi-hyphenate personality wrote.

    “Bad Boys for Life” helmers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a two-time Oscar winner in the documentary short category, and Meera Menon, who has worked on shows like “The Walking Dead”, have directed the episodes of the series.

    “Ms Marvel” marks the Hollywood debut for Akhtar, known for starring in films like “Rock On”, “The Sky is Pink” and for directing features like “Don” and “Dil Chahta Hai”. He is said to be guest-starring on the show.

    Commending Marvel Studios, owned by The Walt Disney Company, for its continued push for inclusion, the actor-filmmaker said the series is a “celebration of diversity”.

    “It is in appreciation of Marvel. I’m proud to be part of their conscious inclusiveness. This show is a celebration of diversity and it certainly will bring joy and pride of self-identity to millions of young girls and boys of the sub-continent,” he added.

    Akhtar, 48, also gave a shout-out to Vellani and said the audience will be impressed by the debutante’s performance.

    “And last but not least, it is in appreciation of the wonderfully talented Iman Vellani. Be prepared to be thoroughly entertained and effortlessly charmed by her. Thank you and good luck, Team Ms Marvel,” he added.

    “Ms Marvel” also features Pakistani stars Fawad Khan, Nimra Bucha, Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Laith Nakli, Azhar Usman, and Travina Springer.

    The show will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

  • Farhan Akhtar to appear in Marvel Studios series ‘Ms Marvel’

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar will be making an appearance in “Ms Marvel”, the first Muslim superhero series from Marvel Studios.

    According to Deadline, the details of his character have been kept under wraps, even though it is said to be a guest appearance.

    The Disney+ show will be the first Hollywood project for Akhtar, who is known for starring in hits like “Rock On!”, “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara”, “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” and “Dil Dhadakne Do”.

    Akhtar has also directed critically-acclaimed and commercially-successful films such as “Dil Chahta Hai”, “Lakshya”, “Don” and “Don 2”.

    “Ms Marvel”, which comes from the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is fronted by newcomer Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan aka Ms Marvel, a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City.

    “Kamala is an avid gamer and a voracious fan-fiction scribe with an oversized imagination – particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel (played by Brie Larson in the MCU).

    “Yet Kamala feels she doesn’t fit in at school and sometimes even at home, until she gets superpowers like her idols,” the official plotline read.

    “Bad Boys for Life” helmers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a two-time Oscar winner in the documentary short category, and Meera Menon, who has worked on shows like “The Walking Dead”, have directed the episodes of the series.

    Bisha K Ali, a scribe and stand-up comic known for her personal-political comedy, serves as head writer on the project.

    The cast also includes Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Laith Nakli, Azhar Usman, Travina Springer and Nimra Bucha.

    “Ms Marvel” will premiere on June 8 on streaming service Disney+ Hotstar, where it will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam languages.

  • Marvel Studios sets premiere date for Disney Plus series ‘Ms Marvel’ 

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: “Ms Marvel”, Marvel Studio’s first onscreen Muslim hero, will arrive on the streamer Disney Plus on June 8.

    The studio also released the first trailer for the series fronted by newcomer Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan aka Ms Marvel, a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City.

    “The future is in her hands. Ms.Marvel, an Original series from Marvel Studios, starts streaming on June 8 on @DisneyPlus.#MsMarvel,” read the tweet on Marvel Studio’s Twitter page shared on Tuesday.

    The future is in her hands.Ms. Marvel, an Original series from Marvel Studios, starts streaming June 8 on @DisneyPlus. #MsMarvel pic.twitter.com/k1s7HWOtaV
    — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) March 15, 2022
    According to Deadline, Kamala is an avid gamer and a voracious fan-fiction scribe with an oversized imagination — particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel (played by Brie Larson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe).

    Yet Kamala feels she doesn’t fit in at school and sometimes even at home, until she gets superpowers like her idols.

    “Bad Boys for Life” helmers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a two-time Oscar winner in the documentary short category, and Meera Menon, who has worked on shows like “The Walking Dead”, have directed the episodes of the series.

    Bisha K Ali, a scribe and stand-up comic known for her personal-political comedy, serves as head writer on the project.

    Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Laith Nakli, Azhar Usman, Travina Springer and Nimra Bucha also round out the cast of “Ms Marvel”.

    Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and Ali serve as executive producers.

    Co-executive producers for the series are Sana Amanat and Trevor Waterson.

    First appearing in the comics in 2014, Ms Marvel was created by G Willow Wilson, artiste Adrian Alphona, and editors Sana Amanat and Stephen Wacker.