In less than two weeks, we’re about to see the debut of America Chavez in MCU, played by the amazing Xochitl Gomez.
In an special interview with Marvel.com, Gomez takes us back to her journey to ending up being America Chavez.
America Chavez is the newest deal with in MCU, as well as she will appear in physician Strange: Multiverse of Madness.
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Casting Gomez as America Chavez in MCU
Gomez’s very first experience in the MCU goes method back. back when she was only 13 years old, she auditioned for an unknown role. But, she figured that the part was for physician unusual as the term “sorcerer” would always appear in the scripts. This was back in 2020, as well as look where she is now.
Adding to this, Victorio Alonso of marvel Studios has some thoughts on discovering the ideal actor. He says,
“We went with a extremely comprehensive browse process with the Sarah Finn business as well as her team, as well as after satisfying with hundreds as well as numerous young women, we arrived at Xochitl – who was the very best option for the character.”
Alonso adds the requirement to cast somebody who’ll really embody America. He continues,
“We were thrilled to have discovered somebody who might embody the character with a fresh look at who America Chavez might be, as well as who might stand up in performance together with the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, as well as Elizabeth Olsen,” Alonso adds,
“With Xochitl, there was a cheekiness about her. There was a stimulate in her eye. We saw the defiance of America Chavez in her.”
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Gomez on LGBT representation
Weeks ago, news spread that some countries have banned physician Strange: Multiverse of Madness due to its LGBT content. according to this issue, here’s what Gomez has to state about the importance of America Chavez in MCU. Alonso declares,
“This character was essential to me for numerous personal reasons, however likewise since it was essential that we make the effort to have every youngster in this world represented in our universe, as well as she represents both the LGBTQ+ as well as Latinx community. It’s the type of character I’ve been waiting to see us have because we started this journey with Iron Man back in 2008. I’m so pleased she is part of the MCU family, as well as I understand she will be a excellent addition.”
Recently, we have seen an upward pattern in Marvel’s attempt at the phone call for representation. a few of these were Phastos from Eternals, Negasonic teen Warhead, as well as Yukio from Deadpool 2. Now, with America Chavez in MCU, it’s risk-free to presume that marvel will continue in the route, as well as we’ll be able to see much more queer characters in years to come. Alonso continues,
” is a young Latina who is part of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as has excellent power. kids want to see themselves represented.”
In a powerful message, Alonso adds, “There is this level of identity that concerns be a extremely essential moment in an adolescent’s life – to see themselves; to not be invisible.”
We already understand the amount of effort Alonso has put into ending up being America with just these. She took the character by heart, as well as we are right here for it!
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America Chavez’s Future in the MCU
Gomez didn’t spill anything when it concerns America’s origin story. According to her, America was “literally running for her life in the space junction area between universes with physician Strange.” America Chavez has the power to open star-shaped holes in reality. This enables her to jump into different realities as well as check out the Multiverse.
For now, we expect much more of America’s mind-bending powers in physician Strange: Multiverse of Madness on may 6! together with Xochitl Gomez, the film showcases stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, as well as numerous more.