Shah Rukh Khan to be Marvel superhero? Actor might join MCU, but not for 'Avengers: Doomsday'. Check details
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan may be stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), as multiple reports suggest he is in early discussions with Marvel Studios for a potential role. Although there is no official word yet from either party, speculation began when the verified fan account @MarvelLeaks22 posted, 'NEWS/RUMOR: Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) is Rumored to be in early talks with Marvel Studios for a role in a future project (NOT AVENGERS DOOMSDAY).'The statement clarified that the rumored role is not related to Avengers: Doomsday, which is already in production and features a high-profile cast including Robert Downey Jr., Pedro Pascal, and Chris Hemsworth.If confirmed, Khan would join a select group of Indian actors who have appeared in Marvel projects, such as Farhan Akhtar, Harish Patel, and Mohan Kapur. While the nature of the potential role remains undisclosed, the mere possibility of SRK entering the MCU has excited fans worldwide and ignited conversations across social media platforms.The idea of Shah Rukh Khan in the MCU has been publicly supported by several Hollywood actors affiliated with Marvel. Anthony Mackie, known for portraying the new Captain America, praised Khan in an interview, calling him 'a wonderful actor' and expressing a desire to 'fly with him to an island in India.' Mackie even named him his favorite Bollywood celebrity and said he would like to see him as a future Avenger.Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch has also spoken highly of Khan, stating that 'stars like Shah Rukh can make a great contribution to the world of Marvel.' The admiration isn't limited to interviews; in the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan describes SRK as her favorite actor, and his song Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera from Swades was used in Deadpool 2, highlighting his cultural impact even within Marvel narratives.While rumors of his MCU involvement circulate, Shah Rukh Khan is currently focused on his next major Bollywood project, King. Directed by Siddharth Anand, who is known for directing action blockbusters like Pathaan, War, and Fighter, the film will also feature Khan's daughter Suhana Khan and actor Abhishek Bachchan. The movie was initially set to be directed by Sujoy Ghosh, but he eventually stepped away from the project.According to reports, the first shooting schedule for King began at a Mumbai studio, with subsequent shoots planned in the UAE and Europe. The film is touted to be a high-scale action thriller, and industry insiders suggest it will likely release between October and December 2026.Despite the growing speculation and public interest, neither Marvel Studios nor Shah Rukh Khan have issued an official statement confirming the actor's involvement in any MCU project. For now, the news remains in the realm of speculation, but the consistent references to Khan in Marvel content and endorsements from its stars indicate that his entry into the franchise might be a natural next step.If these discussions materialize into an official role, it would mark a significant milestone in Shah Rukh Khan's illustrious career, adding a global superhero franchise to his already expansive portfolio.
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