Ms. Marvel: 10 Things You Need To Know About The Disney+ TV Series
2. An LGBTQ+ Supporting Character
Marvel Studios is keen to bring more diversity to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and while Ms. Marvel herself is a big part of that, another casting call searching for two supporting characters points to a LGBTQ+ character being part of the series as well.
The Disney+ series is searching for Zoe Zimmer (a young white actress aged between 16 - 20), Kamala Khan's best friend, and the hero's eventual sister-in-law Tyesha Hillman (a black actress, aged 27-33).
In the comic books, Zoe and Tyesha are crucial parts of Ms. Marvel's world. The former is actually an LGBTQ+ character who comes out as a lesbian after splitting up with her high school boyfriend. She later becomes friends with Kamala and Nakia, and develops a crush on the latter. However, she avoids saying anything due to concerns that revealing her feelings will ruin their friendship.
As for Tyesha, she ultimately marries Kamala's brother, so chances are she will just be part of her home life. It definitely appears as if Ms. Marvel is taking inspiration from the character's earlier comic book adventures, but we still don't know whether the Disney+ series will embrace her origin as an Inhuman.