The rising star Iman Vellani who appeared as Kamala Khan in Ms. Marvel, and stunned fans with her prolific performance, surprisingly had no prior acting experience. Landing a lead role in a Disney+ series, despite no prior acting experience is something rare that happened to Vellani in the entertainment industry.
But while the Pakistani-Canadian actress turned into a popular celebrity, after her appearance in the Marvel project, it came as a shock to fans that she still lacks proper acting credits to her name in Hollywood. Almost turning Marvel Studios into her permanent home, Iman Vellani seems to be avoided by the mainstream industry.
Iman Vellani’s Budding Career With Marvel
Popularly known for portraying Kamala Khan, the protagonist of the Disney+ miniseries Ms. Marvel (2022), the Pakistani-Canadian actress Iman Vellani gained her fame in the entertainment industry. According to reports, one Zoom call interview was apparently all that was needed for Vellani to appear in the miniseries. Because prior to her appearance as Kamala Khan, the actress had no acting experience.
Proving her remarkable talent in the Marvel show, Iman Vellani turned into a household name and went on to hold her own weight amid A-listers and veteran actors. Therefore, following her appearance in the Disney+ series, the actress went on to reprise her role in Brie Larson‘s 2023 MCU project, The Marvels.
In both Marvel projects, Iman Vellani proved her incredible talent and played her character brilliantly. Further, watching her turn into a true Marvel fan, the actress was offered the opportunity to co-write two Ms. Marvel limited series in association with Marvel Comics. As per IMDb, Vellani also appeared in a 2021 documentary Marvel Studios: Assembled. Currently, the actress is being said to feature in the upcoming Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027).
Iman Vellani’s Lack of Acting Credits Shock Fans
While Iman Vellani is creating an impressive resume for herself, it seems, the actress has turned Marvel into her permanent home. Beginning her career with Marvel, Vellani still seems to be hooked to the very Studio. It’s almost like apart from Marvel Studios, the mainstream Hollywood is unaware of her existence.
Noticing Iman Vellani’s acting credits and filmography, fans are shocked to see that an incredible actress like her is being almost blindsided by the entertainment industry at large. Netizens are surprised to see how the actress is yet to make her way out of Marvel Studios and into mainstream Hollywood.
You know what's weird? Iman Vellani still hasn't been cast in any non-Marvel movies/shows (at least, nothing that has been announced).
What the hell is Hollywood waiting for? Or is it her choice? Is she taking time to go to college like Natalie Portman did? pic.twitter.com/yflFE4TXX5— Derek Faraci (@WH_Woolhat) February 17, 2024
Taking to X, fans thus sparked the question as to why Iman Vellani lacks proper acting credits to her name. Wondering if the actress is being avoided by Hollywood, or if Vellani herself decided to turn Marvel Studios into her permanent home, fans are concerned about her filmography. Especially after Vellani proved to be a talented individual, fans seem concerned about her future offers.
