The future of Jennifer Walters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe remains uncertain, as the Tatiana Maslany Disney dispute intensifies and rumors circulate about her reluctance to return. Following mixed reactions to She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and recent controversy involving Disney, questions are rising about whether She-Hulk will appear in major upcoming projects or face recasting.
Maslany’s Strained Relationship with Disney Raises Questions
Since her role as Jennifer Walters, Tatiana Maslany has appeared hesitant regarding further involvement with Marvel Studios. Though there were initial expectations she would feature in future MCU movies such as Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars, her recent actions suggest a widening rift with Disney. Back in September, Maslany publicly encouraged her fans to cancel Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN subscriptions after Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air due to his comments about Charlie Kirk, further fueling speculation about her stance.
Rumors intensified after scooper MTTSH stated that Marvel continues to push for Maslany’s return as She-Hulk, but the actress is now firmly opposed to working with Disney. This situation presents a significant challenge for Marvel Studios, who originally wanted She-Hulk to have a major presence in Avengers: Secret Wars. According to a scoop:
“Marvel Studios wanted to use She-Hulk in a big way for Avengers Secret Wars. The problem is that Tatiana Maslany has no interest in working for Disney. If they’re unable to convince her to return, the options are to remove the character altogether or recast the role.”
– MTTSH, Industry Insider
Without Maslany’s participation, Marvel is reportedly left with two options: remove She-Hulk from its upcoming narratives or find another actress for the role, a move that would likely disappoint many fans.
Mixed Reception and Creative Struggles Plagued She-Hulk
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law received a generally favorable response from audiences and remained one of Disney+’s more watched Marvel shows. However, it struggled to convince certain segments of the MCU fan base, with some viewers finding the comedic style too over-the-top and the season finale especially unsatisfactory.
Jessica Gao, head writer on the show, has previously acknowledged creative challenges with ending the first season, sharing:
“We really, really struggled with the finale. We started off doing a lot of versions of the finale that were much more just like straight and very, very Marvel movie, you know, and it just never felt right for us to just end in a big set piece fight, and take out the bad guy, and it just always felt like, ‘Oh, it’s a different show now.’”
– Jessica Gao, Head Writer
This creative uncertainty was mirrored in responses from both critics and fans, contributing to a complicated legacy for the series.
She-Hulk’s Impact and Potential Fallout from the Dispute
The She-Hulk series introduced viewers to Jennifer Walters, a single attorney navigating life as a 6-foot-7-inch superpowered hulk. Over its nine episodes, the show featured returning MCU favorites such as Mark Ruffalo as Smart Hulk, Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky, and Benedict Wong as Wong. Supporting cast included Ginger Gonzaga, Josh Segarra, Jameela Jamil, Jon Bass, and Renée Elise Goldsberry. The team of executive producers boasted names like Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum, Kat Coiro, and Jessica Gao, with Wendy Jacobson and Jennifer Booth as co-executive producers.
With the Tatiana Maslany Disney dispute potentially forcing Marvel to choose between erasing She-Hulk from future storylines or recasting her, the decision may reshape plans for Avengers: Secret Wars and other major MCU projects. Fans of Maslany’s performance and the show’s unique comedic approach now face the possibility that neither the actress nor the character will return.
The uncertain fate of She-Hulk reflects broader tensions between creatives and major studios, with this situation serving as a high-profile example of how offscreen disputes can impact beloved characters and their place in ongoing franchises.
Marvel Studios wanted to use She-Hulk in a big way for Avengers Secret Wars. The problem is that Tatiana Maslany has no interest in working for Disney. If they’re unable to convince her to return, the options are to remove the character altogether or recast the role. pic.twitter.com/cz0ym9nBw6
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