Vellani and Khan share a lot of similarities.
Vellani didn’t have much acting experience before landing the role, but Marvel was interested in her quickly.
Despite that, Vellani is connected to her roots.
Her fandom ended up serving her well when she auditioned for the role of Ms. Marvel years later.
In an interview withElite Daily, Vellani revealed that she quickly heard from Marvel.
Vellani finally heard back from Marvel in June 2020.
As Vellani put it, “I felt so seen.
As she told the outlet, Kamala Khan represents the best parts of superhero and comic fandom.
Vellani explains, “Kamala just represents everything about nerd culture.
She said, “Film and TV literally shape how we see people in this world.
Vellani also shared that despite their obvious differences, she relates a lot to the character of Tony Stark.
However, when pushed, Vellani added, “I’m very serious.”
She explained, “They live together and they care about each other.
