Zendaya says her MJ in the MCU represents original Mary Jane character

Zendaya portrays Michelle Jonas, better kwn as MJ in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). character was earlier played by Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. Many criticised Zendaya’s casting as MJ in Spider-Man: Homecoming and Far From Home. However, she was praised by audience for bringing her unique style to character. w actor opened up about playing MJ and Spider-Man films. 

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Zendaya on her version of MJ and Spider-Man movies

In a recent interview with a daily, Zendaya talked about transition of MJ in MCU and more. She said that Spider-Man was one of first movies that she did outside of Disney Channel. She recalled that she did t have much to do in Spider-Man: Homecoming, but was just excited to be doing movie at all. actor stated that she was lucky because studio alrey wanted to re-create character and turn her into a new version. Shake It Up star thinks that her portrayal represents original Mary Jane character. She ted that makers just wanted to show MJ in ir own way in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Zendaya explained what Marvel Studios h planned for her character. She said that she came into role and character on p was alrey a smart, quick, sharp young girl who comes off a bit quirky or offbeat. actor mentioned that she h a lot of fun doing role. She likes being able to do comedy and things that are t so heavy.

Zendaya spoke about filming Spider-Man: Far From Home at various locations. She said that y got to travel so much for movie. She spent most of her time in London. actor mentioned that when team woke up at three in morning, she was literally running outside Tower of London before it opens. She got to run from killer drones that body can see, because y were t re yet, hinting at drones used while shooting.

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Spider-Man: Far From Home takes place after event of Avengers: Endgame. Zendaya mentioned that she could t re half of script as it h too many spoilers. script obviously h Robert Downey Jr.’s death as Tony Star / Iron Man as it played a big part in film. actor said that she did t really kw what she was doing and figured it out scene by scene. Zendaya recalled y she did a real swinging scene but makers did t use it. She stated that inste of swinging around, y ended up just being carried maybe two feet off ground.