Ms. Marvel Star Grows, Writes, and Inspires Futures
From heartfelt comic scripting to voicing zombie-survivor Ms. Marvel and embracing new roles, she’s growing—not just as a talented actor, but as an inspiring creator and fan at heart.
It all began with her debut in the Ms. Marvel series—an instant fan favorite. Critics adored her natural charm and authenticity, with the show earning glowing reviews across platforms. Her performance won her a Saturn Award for Best Young Actor and multiple nominations across prestigious awards ceremonies. That was only the start.
Her comic-writing voice blossomed next. In August 2023, she co-wrote Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant, a four-issue mini-series that explored Kamala’s new mutant identity and X-Men ties. Critics praised the deep love she brought to the role, with one reviewer saying her passion “shines throughout her writing” and expertly balances comic tradition with fresh identity twists. Its follow-up, Ms. Marvel: Mutant Menace, hit stands in March 2024—proving she wasn’t just borrowing her character’s voice, but helping create her next chapter. Since then, she continued writing: *Ms.
On screen, she’s not slowing down either. She reprised Kamala Khan in The Marvels (2023), where although the film received mixed reviews, Iman’s warmth and comedic flair made her “predictably steal the show.” Many critics singled her out as the shining, well-loved highlight of the cast.
Looking ahead, Iman lends her voice to the animated Marvel Zombies, set to premiere in October 2025 on Disney+—a playful and darkly fun spin on her role that fans are excited to watch evolve.
Meanwhile, the MCU brass continue to sing her praises. larger Marvel universe remains bright. Producer Sana Amanat also confirmed there are hopes she’ll return soon—even if nothing is set in stone yet.
As a bonus tidbit, Vellani surprised fans by returning to Letterboxd and dropping reviews on everything from Deadpool & Wolverine (4 stars) to Madame Web (½ star). Her posts reflect a true cinephile’s raw reactions, and one fan wrote, “She always seems like an interesting person to just sit down and have a good geek-out over movies with over dinner.”
All told, Iman Vellani’s story right now isn’t just one of actor-turned-star—it’s a genuine growth arc of someone who loves what she does, cares deeply about the characters she embodies, and is shaping their future in both page and screen.