Captain America picks Shah Rukh Khan for MCU—will Marvel make it happen?
Anthony Mackie, the actor set to portray Captain America in Marvel Studios' upcoming Captain America: Brave New World, expressed his desire to see Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan join the Avengers. When asked in an interview with influencer Kevin Zingkhai about his choice for a Bollywood actor as the next Avenger, Mackie immediately named Shah Rukh Khan and praised his talent calling him the «damn best.» Further in the interview Anthony also expressed his wish to «fly» to «an island near India, Andaman».
Internet reacts
A user expressed overwhelming excitement, finding the moment adorable and thrilling. Another praised Shah Rukh Khan with a fire emoji, while someone else affectionately referred to Falcon. Another enthusiastically reacted to the mention of Shah Rukh Khan’s name, highlighting their excitement over the recognition.
Shah Rukh Khan and Marvel
Shah Rukh Khan has been a long-time favourite among Marvel fans. His influence was evident in Deadpool 2, where a song from Swades played in a scene featuring Deadpool and Dopinder. In 2018, Stephen Wacker, Marvel's former Vice President of Creative Development, also shared his enthusiasm for casting Shah Rukh Khan in an Indian Marvel project, emphasizing his significance in Indian cinema.
Benedict Cumberbatch, known for portraying Doctor Strange, had also supported the idea of Shah Rukh Khan joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During an interview with PTI, he was asked to suggest an actor who could be a part of the franchise. When given options, including Shah
