Tessa Thompson teases Marvel will push on-screen representation in MCU Phase Four films

Tessa Thompson, who plays Valkyrie in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), would be getting an LGBTQ+ storyline, confirmed Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige. line-up of films in Marvel Phase four has some of much-awaited movies like Eternals. w Thompson said that movies in phase four will push for more on-screen representation. 

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Tessa Thompson on LGBTQ+ representation in MCU Phase 4

In a recent interaction with a daily, Tessa Thompson hinted that future of Marvel films will be more diverse. She stated that she thinks in MCU Phase four, makers are really talking about what representation looks like in those films. actor mentioned that truth is, se movies travel globally in huge ways. She ted that “if you can represent people that are of colour if you can represent people with disabilities, and if you can represent LGBTQIA community in se films, it is a pretty big deal".

Tessa Thompson stated that re are millions of people, particularly young people, that go to cinemas to watch Marvel movies. She thinks if makers can show m something that looks like m, y feel valued. Creed star said that's what it is all about, connecting with audiences through particular details of se narratives of comic book. She ted that it is our differences that make us special.

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Tessa Thompson debuted as Valkyrie in 2017 with Thor: Ragnarok and reprised her role in much-acclaimed Avengers: Endgame (2019). She will reprise her character again in Thor: Love and Thunder directed by Taika Waititi. actor also talked about her character representation in upcoming film. Thompson mentioned that she is really excited that y are able to continue to push bounds of her character and that she is able to do Valkyrie. Annihilation star stated that re are so many “cool queer characters” in comic books and y should have a place on-screen.

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About Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor: Love and Thunder will be fourth solo Thor film. It stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor with Natalie Portman returning as Jane Foster who will take on mantle of a female depiction of Thor. Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie will be seen as King of New Asgard, searching for her partner and she will be revealed as first major LGBTQ+ character in MCU. Christian Bale will appear as villain. Thor: Love and Thunder is scheduled to release on February 11, 2022.