She-Hulk Star Tatiana Maslany Playfully Addresses Avengers Rumors
The actress behind Jennifer Walters responds with humor to speculation about her potential involvement in the upcoming Marvel blockbuster, leaving fans wondering about her character's future.
Tatiana Maslany has responded with characteristic wit to swirling rumors about her potential return as She-Hulk in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film. The actress, who portrayed Jennifer Walters in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, addressed speculation during a recent podcast appearance that left fans guessing about her true intentions.
Mixed Reception and Cancellation Concerns
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law premiered on Disney+ in 2022 to polarized reactions. Critics awarded the show an 80% rating, but audience reception proved far less favorable. The series brought back beloved Marvel characters including Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner, Tim Roth's Abomination, and Benedict Wong's Wong. Yet viewers criticized the CGI quality and comedy approach.
Many dismissed the show based on misconceptions about its feminist themes and superhero treatment. The backlash quickly eliminated hopes for a second season, leaving multiple storylines hanging without resolution.
Podcast Comments Spark Speculation
Recent social media rumors claimed Maslany declined a significant role in Avengers: Doomsday, potentially opening the door for recasting. During her Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast appearance, Maslany seemed to confirm these reports with tongue-in-cheek commentary.
"Nope. Disney has approached me to play She-Hulk again. Guys, I said no. Because I just did. This is the facts. They're out there. You can read the articles about it. I was really mad at them for kicking me out of the movie. I was just mad. I'm woke. It's woke feminist stuff… I was like, 'How dare you cast a woman in this role? That's disgusting. I'm embarrassed to even be here.' They really wanted me to be in Doomsday, Avengers-style, or whatever. I turned them down. I'm confirming it here."
Unresolved Storylines and Future Uncertainty
The show's assumed cancellation left numerous plot threads dangling. Hulk's son remains unexplored. She-Hulk's romantic connection with Daredevil went unmentioned in Daredevil: Born Again. Abomination's character arc lacks closure.
Maslany's relationship with Disney has faced some tension recently. She publicly urged subscribers to cancel Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN subscriptions during Jimmy Kimmel's suspension in September 2025. Her Instagram post featured her wearing the motion capture suit from She-Hulk production.
Despite these public disagreements, no official confirmation exists regarding any permanent rift between the actress and studio. Her playful response to the Avengers rumors suggests fans might not have seen the last of Jennifer Walters after all.