5 actresses who could play She-Hulk on Disney Plus
By Jacob Craig
She-Hulk may be set to take up the mantle of the most destructive Avenger, but who could play the Hulk’s favorite cousin?
A She-Hulk television series is being heavily rumored for Disney’s streaming service, Disney Plus. Much like the planned series with Hawkeye and Kate Bishop, the purpose of this show is to pass the baton from Bruce Banner to Jennifer Walters, likely signaling a changing of the guard in the Avengers.
However, this also means that Mark Ruffalo is passing the baton to a (hopefully) competent actress. To be replacing possibly the greatest Hulk we have ever seen on screen is a huge deal, and not just any actress can successfully take over from a talent like Ruffalo.
She-Hulk in the MCU has been theorized for some time now, and the added anticipation from fans will certainly raise expectations to an extreme high. With the She-Hulk being one of the most famous characters from the comic books yet to be brought to the big screen, the casting line for Jennifer Walters will be very long, but here are some actresses that could have what it takes to snag the part.
1. Michelle Borth
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Actress Michelle Borth attends the screening of Samuel Goldwyn Films’ “A Good Old Fashioned Orgy” at Arclight Cinemas on August 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Michelle Borth captured the hearts of TV fans through her guest appearance on Supernatural and her starring role on Hawaii Five-0, but she has recently dipped her toes into the giant pool of superhero movies as Mary Marvel in Shazam!. Borth showed in her role as Mary Marvel that she can be beautiful, smart, and strong all at the same time, and that is exactly what fans need to see in She-Hulk. She is an actress who is not too big to star in her own series, but just famous enough to be apart of the Avengers. So it seems Michelle Borth may be a serious, unexpected contender for Jennifer Walters.
2. Jessica Biel
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 15: Jessica Biel attends “The Sinner” New York Screening and conversation with Jessica Biel at 92nd Street Y on August 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
When it comes to the consensus fan favorite for She-Hulk, Jessica Biel certainly takes the cake. Fans have been suggesting Biel for this role long before a She-Hulk show was even a concept, and she truly is just perfect for the character.
Biel can pull off the sophisticated and stunning Jennifer Walters with ease, and then transition into the action-packed, strong-willed She-Hulk without breaking a sweat, as she as done in many of her previous action movies. This makes for a recipe for the best possible She-Hulk we may ever see.
3. Eliza Dushku
BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 14: Eliza Dushku on the red carpet before the Special Boston screening of Patriots Day at Wang Theatre on December 14, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
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Eliza Dushku may not be the most famous actress Marvel could get for She-Hulk, but she did lend her voice to the character on Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. and several other Marvel animated shows since 2013, meaning that she may be an unlikely frontrunner for Jennifer Walters. Not only has she voiced She-Hulk, but she coincidentally has the perfect look for the character as well. Dushku’s casting could make for the most comic book accurate She-Hulk anyone could hope for, and while she might not be the most famous actress in the world right now, a role as an Avenger could certainly change that.
4. Mary Elizabeth Winstead,
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – NOVEMBER 11: Mary Elizabeth Winstead speaks onstage at the Newport Beach Film Festival Fall Honors and Variety’s 10 Actors To Watch at The Resort at Pelican Hill on November 11, 2018 in Newport Beach, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Visit Newport Beach)
Mary Elizabeth Winstead is set to join the DCEU as Huntress in Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), and while that may interfere with her joining the MCU, she is still well suited for She-Hulk. Huntress is a much darker character than She-Hulk, but when it comes to action roles and femme fatales, Winstead is an immediate go-to for casting directors. Winstead is a fan favorite actress wo has appeared in many films that people love, so having her play She-Hulk is bound to elevate the entirety of the Marvel Universe.
5. Gina Carano
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 11: Gina Carano speaks onstage at the 20th Century FOX panel during Comic-Con International 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 11, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Hardcore MMA fans should remember Gina Carano for her pioneering run in the Strikeforce and Elite XC promotions, where she fought the likes of Cris Cyborg, Tonya Evinger, and Julie Kedzie, but now she is known primarily for her acting. Carano has been praised for her roles in action films like Deadpool and Fast & Furious 6, but perhaps her most compelling project is the forthcoming Disney Plus show The Mandalorian, where she has a starring role in a highly anticipated Star Wars series.
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It is unclear just how important Carano’s character is going to be, but if she can fit it into her schedule, she would be amazing for the She-Hulk series. She has the pure grit and strong presence that fans are expecting to see from Bruce Banner’s female counterpart, and Carano is in such astounding shape that very minimal CGI would be required to transform her from Jennifer Walters to She-Hulk. While people have had their reservations about Carano as an actress, she has more than proven herself in recent years, and she could prove herself even more by embodying the likes of She-Hulk.
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