Marvel Cinematic Universe announced 11 new films and newer leads, including Angelina Jolie and Natalie Portman
Walt Disney Co's Marvel Studios unveiled a superhero slate on Saturday night. The movie slate consisted of 11 movies and TV shows, which would run till the end of 2021. The announcement also revealed that Angelina Jolie and Natalie Portman would be part of two upcoming movies.
While Angelina would play an important part in The Eternals, Natalie Portman returns to the world of Thor. She had appeared in Thor and Thor: The Dark World. After Portman's abscence in Thor: Rangnarok, she not only makes a comeback in Thor: Love And Thunder, but has more role to play.
Natalie, after Chris Hemsworth aka Thor's death, would become the next Thor, who picks up his hammer and claims the throne. She, of course, would not have it easy and there would be some action in the movie, which is what one expects from MCU.
Before Natalie and Jolie, some badass female characters have really ruled over the screen, right uptil Avengers: Endgame. A few of them will reappear in the coming movies too.
Here's the list of these female characters:
1. Black Widow
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One of the strongest characters in Marvel Cinematic Universe probably is Black Widow. In fact Natasha Romanoff's story is also set to be unveiled on May 1, 2020. Directed by Cate Shortland, the movie stars Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow with David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O-T Fagbenle, and Rachel Weisz.
2. Captain Marvel
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Marvel introduced us to Captain Marvel in 2018. Played by Brie Larson, the character was extremely important in Avengers: Endgame.
3. Wanda Maximoff
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With her capability of emitting fire and controlling others' movements, Wanda Maximoff was on fire. She also did her best to protect Vision from all evil. The character was played by Elizabeth Olsen.
4. Nebula
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Thanos' half-robotic daughter Nebula was both versions of good and bad. Played by Karen Gillan, Nebula was one of the pivotal characters in Avengers.
5. Gamora
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Fierce and focused, Gamora was the ideal fighter, despite being Thanos' adopted daughter. Zoe Saldana played the role with all her might.
6. Okoye
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The mention of Black Panther would be incomplete without remembering Okoye. The leader of Wakanda army, Okoye was loyal and had the spirit of a true fighter. Dania Gurira did full justice to her role as Okoye.
7. Pepper Potts
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Iron Man could be himself because he had the strongest support from his wife Pepper Potts. Gwyneth Palthrow even got into action in Iron Man suit when time called for it, and she fough neck-to-neck alongside Tony Stark!
8. Valkyrie
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Valkyrie was out for revenge. She proved that she would do anything that requires her might, and hence Valkyrie became a transformative character in Thor: Rangnarok, who was prepared for the battlle in Avengers: Endgame. Tessa Thompson not only appeared fierce but also sparked up some chemistry with Chris Hemsworth in the film.
9. Hope Pym
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From making informed decision to claiming power, Hope Pym, played by Evangeline Lily, was quite the character in Ant-Man series!
10. The Ancient One
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The Ancient One demanded respect for she gave Doctor Strange powers he never knew he had. Not only that, she did the impossible when she managed to use some tricks even on Hulk. Tilda Swinton played the role with grace.
11. Shuri
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If Black Panther could manage all the fights he did, how could his sister stand back and just watch? Shuri, played by Letitia Wright, was a technology genius and operate weapons with same knowledge.
12. Maria Hill
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If Nick Fury was the director of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Maria Hill wass his closest associate. Managing the agents from her office or going out there on the field and fighting them, Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill did it all.
(All images via Marvel movie posters)
