Speculation is growing that Tatiana Maslany might exit her role as She-Hulk in upcoming Marvel productions, raising questions about a potential recast. This uncertainty follows recent tensions between Maslany and Disney, making her continued participation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) doubtful. The possibility of a Tatiana Maslany She-Hulk recast is gaining traction amidst these disputes.
Background of Maslany’s Disputes with Disney
To date, neither Tatiana Maslany nor Marvel have confirmed any decision regarding her departure. Maslany, celebrated for her role as the lead in “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” has publicly confronted Disney on various fronts. During the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, she criticized Disney CEO Bob Iger for dismissing the workers’ demands, calling him completely out of touch. Later, in September 2025, she encouraged her followers on Instagram to cancel subscriptions to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN after Disney indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel following controversial political commentary.
Marvel’s Plans and Challenges With the She-Hulk Character
Reports from entertainment news source MyTimeToShineHello highlight that Marvel Studios intended to prominently feature She-Hulk in the highly anticipated “Avengers: Secret Wars.” However, Maslany’s apparent unwillingness to continue collaborating with Disney poses a major hurdle. If Marvel cannot persuade her to return, they face grim options: either completely eliminate She-Hulk from their plans or recast the character with a new actress.
“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.” — MyTimeToShineHello, Entertainment News Outlet
Historical Context of Casting Changes in the MCU
If Maslany departs, she would join a list of MCU actors replaced due to creative or organizational conflicts. A notable example is Edward Norton, who originally played the Hulk in “The Incredible Hulk,” the franchise’s second film. Norton was later replaced by Mark Ruffalo starting with “The Avengers,” due to behind-the-scenes disagreements.
Previous hints suggested She-Hulk might appear in the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday,” but firm details have not surfaced. The question remains whether Maslany will reprise her role or if Marvel will proceed with recasting to maintain the character’s presence in the MCU.
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/9s6P0SJfms
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) January 12, 2026
