It was revealed during Star Wars Celebration 2023 that Mary Elizabeth Winstead — who had already been added to Disney+’s Ahsoka cast the previous year — would be starring alongside Rosario Dawson as a live-action version of another beloved animated character, Hera Syndulla. Given her reputation as one of the most talented actors in genre films working today I am surprised she did not earn a spot in the Star Wars universe earlier. Even more surprising, however, is that she has not yet made her debut in another mega-popular franchise: the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
It should be noted that the actor — also known for playing John McClane’s daughter, Lucy, in the latter two Die Hard movies and solidifying her Scream Queen status as the lead of 10 Cloverfield Lane — is no stranger to superhero movies, having played Helena “The Huntress” Bertinelli in 2020’s Birds of Prey. However, she would not be the first person to make the transition from DC movies to Marvel movies and I think she is more than qualified for membership in that club. If the opportunity arises, I thought I would give Kevin Feige and co. some ideas of which Marvel characters Winstead would be the ideal choice to play, starting with one that bears a distinct similarity to her DC role.
