Rumor: New Star Wars Project Eyeing A Big-Name Marvel Actor For A Role

A new Star Wars project is allegedly courting an award-winning actress from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and fans are already loving the idea of having another big name in the galaxy far, far away.

Star Wars and the MCU are two of the biggest franchises in the entertainment industry. Many prominent actors wish to be a part of the two universes, and once they are in them, their popularity surges. A recent report suggests that a celebrated actor from the Marvel Cinematic Universe might join hands with Lucasfilm for a future Star Wars project.

According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, better known as DanielRPK on Twitter, Black Panther star Angela Bassett has recently had discussions with Lucasfilm regarding a potential role in the Star Wars universe. While the specifics are kept confidential, this rumor generated a lot of buzz that resonated throughout the entire fan community. Bassett is known for playing several amazing roles over the years. The actress garnered attention for her performance as Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It, which earned her a Golden Globe award. She continued to do extraordinary work and made her entry to the MCU with the 2018 film Black Panther. She portrayed the role of Ramonda in the film and received universal acclaim for her performance. In 2022, she reprised her role in the sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and received an Oscar nomination at the Academy Awards.

Bassett would be a great addition to the Star Wars universe. But how would Lucasfilm introduce her? As of now, Lucasfilm is working on several new Star Wars projects, including highly anticipated releases like The Mandalorian and Grogu and an unnamed film featuring Daisy Ridley as Rey, which reportedly centers on the character rebuilding the Jedi Order. Bassett is known for her versatility in film and television, and the filmmakers might want to use that versatility on both fronts.

However, some fans on social media have made it clear that they would want to