First up this week is more Marvel Cinematic Universe casting news. The latest addition rumored to be joining the cast is Cosby show alum and all-around perfect human being Phylicia Rashad. Everyone’s favorite black TV mom before Tracee Ellis Ross is speculated to be joining the already crowded superhero film after an interview with the previous latest cast member, Sterling K. Brown. The quote in question comes from an article in The Undefeated, where Brown let this tidbit slip: “...to be with Michael B. Jordan after the incredible work he’s done in Creed. Danai Gurira, Phylicia Rashad, Forest Whitaker - like, it’s embarrassing.” Embarrassing indeed, Mr. Brown! All sorts of fan news outlets have been taking the quote and running with it for the past 48 hours. Curiouser still - the MCU’s covert ops team has already made sure to scrub the quote from existence in the article, which has only served to fan the flames of speculation even further. If fandom reaction is any indication, this is yet another spot-on casting choice for Marvel, whether they want to admit to it or not just yet. I mean, it can’t hurt to have the first African-American to win a Tony for Best Actress on board, can it?
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