We weren't expecting to learn anything of Marvel's Phase 4 plans until after
Spider-Man: Far From Home (most likely either SDCC or D23), but thanks to some leaked info from a well placed source, we may now have a much better idea of what the studio has in store.
During an interview with The
Independent (via
JoBlo), insider Roger Wardell painted an intriguing picture of the MCU's future, sharing new details on the likes of
Black Widow and
Black Panther 2, as well as potential projects that still haven't been officially announced.
We'll have to take all of this as rumor for now, but it is worth noting that Wardell has leaked quite a few things in the past that turned out to be on the money.
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Black Widow
We know that cameras are already rolling on the solo
Black Widow movie, but we may have some very interesting details on one of the supporting characters.
According to Wardell,
Fighting With my Family star Florence Pugh is indeed playing Yelena Belova, who takes up the mantle of Black Widow in the comics. This would make a lot of sense, and may signify that Pugh is going to take over from Scarlett Johansson as Widow in The MCU moving forward.
Black Panther 2
It's been a while since we had any updates on Marvel's plans for the sequel to Ryan Coogler's Academy Award-nominated
Black Panther, but we may now know the identity of a new character who could turn out to be the main villain.
Apparently,
Black Panther 2 will feature Queen Divine Justice, whose introduction will plunge Wakanda into political upheaval.
In the comics, Ce'Athauna Asira Davin was a princess of the Jabari Tribe that was raised in America, unaware of her true heritage. She eventually returns to Wakanda and joins the Dora Milaje, but when her lineage comes to light, trouble brews between the Jabari and T'Challa's people.
Nova
A
Nova movie has been rumored to be in the works for quite a while now, but Wardell reckons Marvel is finally preparing to get things moving.
No other details are provided, but the Nova Corps being decimated by Thanos (off-screen) in
Avengers: Infinity War paves the way for Richard Rider's introduction as the last living member, seeking justice for his fallen family and friends.
The Future Of The Avengers
No specific details are provided on Marvel's plans for the next incarnation of Earth's Mightiest Heroes after the events of
Endgame, but Wardell mentions that the studio is looking at Young Avengers, New Avengers, and Dark Avengers.
As it stands, a new team of younger heroes coming together makes the most sense, and we even have a few potential recruits in the likes of Clint Barton's daughter Lila and Morgan Stark. Still, the prospect of a Dark Avengers team is by far the most exciting.
Doctor Strange 2, Eternals, Shang-Chi, GOTG Vol. 3
All of the above are also brought up, but Wardell doesn't really add much that we didn't already know. He does confirm that production is expected to get underway on a sequel to
Doctor Strange very soon, with director Scott Derrickson co-writing the film with C. Robert Cargill. He also mentions that casting for the Shang-Chi movie should get underway in the next few weeks.
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