A new MCU duo spotted at the 96th Academy Awards sparked dating rumors among fans. After Tom Holland and Zendaya, the new alleged couple from the superhero universe is Black Panther actress Lupita Nyong’o and upcoming The Fantastic Four star Joseph Quinn. Fans felt their chemistry as the two actors held hands and walked the red carpet together on Hollywood’s big night.
Quinn and Nyong’o are starring in the upcoming film, A Quiet Place: Day One, a spin-off in the A Quiet Place film universe. Nyong’o’s debut film in the industry, 12 Years a Slave, won her anq Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2014.
Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong’o Are The New Tom Holland And Zendaya For Marvel Fandom
Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong’o set ablaze rumors of dating after they were seen cozying up to each other on the Oscars’ red carpet. Nyong’o was seen wearing a custom Giorgio Armani Privé powder blue bejeweled gown that flowed into a skirt with decorations that looked like feathers. Quinn wore a black suit and a crisp white shirt.
Quinn and Nyong’o walked the red carpet together to promote their upcoming film, A Quiet Place: Day One. While Lupita Nyong’o was last seen in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the Stranger Things star was recently announced as Johnny Storm / Human Torch in the MCU’s The Fantastic Four.
Fans on X had all kinds of positive comments for the new Marvel couple. They called them “a king and a Quinn” while adding that they looked cute together. There were a few fans who doubted whether they were secretly dating. Fans also couldn’t take their eyes off the glam the two actors were exuding on the red carpet. Some fan reactions read:
Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn at the 2024 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/8DPHui2Dyi
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) March 10, 2024
A king and a Quinn
— Stomzz (@Stomzz2) March 10, 2024
Both look cute together
— F@tim@ kh@nⁱᴾⁱᵃⁿ (@PashtoonGirlPTI) March 10, 2024
Are they dating?
— James (@JamesRealex) March 10, 2024
She looks so gorgeous
— killua🌺bby (@tari_tastic) March 10, 2024
Stunning couple and that dress is beautiful.
— Lollylegs (@RebeccaSau25346) March 10, 2024
Fans almost believe that this new couple will replace Tom Holland and Zendaya as the new couple goals from the MCU. However, that might be far from the actual truth.
Are Lupita Nyong’o And Joseph Quinn Dating?
According to reports, Lupita Nyong’o is dating actor Joshua Jackson, and the couple confirmed the news a few months ago. More recently, The Daily Mail shared photos of the couple’s Mexican getaway where they were captured exchanging “some sweet smooches.”
Joseph Quinn is rising through the ranks in the industry, as he also stars in Gladiator 2 alongside Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal. In late 2023, there were rumors of the actor dating model Alicia Davis. However, neither have confirmed these rumors (via Elle).
A Quiet Place: Day One is set to be released in theatres on June 28, 2024.
