There’s one comic book movie that Ms. Marvel’s Iman Vellani refuses to watch
Nov. 21, 2023It’s the X-Men movie everyone loves to hate
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Iman Vellani isMs. Marvelbut, as you may know, she’salsoa comic book super-fan. Vellani can be found frequently dishing on her reading lists, offering up MCU opinions and, now, proving she’s aligned with the internet by dunking on a much-maligned X-Men movie.
Spoilers forThe Marvelsfollow. You have been warned!
On the topic of Beast’s arrival as part ofThe Marvels post-credits, Vellani was asked byNew Rockstarsif she has any theories on which X-Men universe Teyonah Parris’ Photon rocked up in.
“Any X-Men universe is fine – that’s not true! I still refuse to watch Dark Phoenix,” Vellani joked.
“They were flexing on us with that CGI,” Vellani added about Kelsey Grammer’s Beast look.
Vellani had previously addressed an uber-nerdy point of contention she’s had withMarvel Studiospresident Kevin Feige on the number designation of the MCU’s Earth.
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“I’m trying not to give him a hard time right now until I get [Ms. Marvel] season 2, and then maybe I’ll email him another 72 questions,” she toldThe Hollywood Reporter. “Yeah, I’m taking it easy. If he says the MCU is [Earth-] 616, I’ll let him believe that.”
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I’m the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you’ll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.
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