DeWanda Wise was almost Maria Rambeau in the MCU, but things didn’t align.

DeWanda Wise provided the real reason why she exited the role of Maria Rambeau in 2019’sCaptain Marvelfor Marvel Studios.

I had to exit because it conflicted with Season 2 of ‘She’s Gotta Have It.’

DeWanda Wise, Captain Marvel, Maria Rambeau

It was just both of those things were true at one time.

You know what I mean?

It was like, canThat was always my question.

DeWanda Wise

You know, the concern about acting in blockbusters is not exclusive to Marvel.

I heard that, and I was like, That is my own personal nightmare.

That sounds crazy and terrible to me.

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I think about [how] Robert Downey Jr. is extraordinary.

Like he’s extraordinary in those series.

Hugh Jackman in ‘Logan.’

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Hugh Jackman in Logan is literally what made me want to veer into action.

I was like, ‘Oh, if you’re free to?

So yeah, no, it wasn’t that at all."

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Does DeWanda Wise Have a Future in the MCU?

It seems clear that DeWanda Wise would be more than up for a role with Marvel Studios in theMCU.

Despite that, the actress toldThe Movie Dweebin March 2024 that she’s interested in playing theX-Menmember Storm.

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