Should Jennifer Lopez be a Part of the MCU?

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Should Jennifer Lopez be a Part of the MCU?
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Over the years, there have already been a lot of famous names that have come to the MCU, and it would appear that interest is still growing as more names are being added, even as the landscape continues to change. The mention of Jennifer Lopez as one of the following additions might raise a few objections, but it also sounds like a few people would love to see this happen for one reason or another. We’ve already seen the likes of Charlize Theron, Marisa Tomei, and several others join the ranks, even if not all of them have lasted at this point. Trying to think about how J-Lo would fit in and where she might fit is interesting enough for a lot of people to contemplate since she’s been involved in action movies, she’s done plenty of drama, and she’s even been a part of several comedic movies that have stretched her talents in ways that have satisfied a lot of her fans. But is she ready for something like the MCU? 

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Thankfully there’s no age limit for showing up in the MCU. 

If this happened to be the case, there are a lot of actors who wouldn’t even be there at this moment, and many movies would have been struggling to find a lead character. The MCU isn’t precisely new any longer, but it’s still trying to be as innovative as possible and bringing in big names that many people enjoy regardless of age. So it does stand to reason that there are only so many characters that J-Lo can portray, but her age isn’t an issue since there are still plenty of options that can be used. The fact is that she could fit into a lot of different spots depending on which story is deemed suitable for her. At this point, it’s more of a rumor and possibly a hope held by some people that J-Lo will come to the MCU, but it’s not hard to understand how these things go. 

What movie or show would be perfect for her? 

This is tough to say, but as someone of Latin heritage, there are many spots where she would fit in perfectly as the MCU keeps expanding. Whether or not she would be a hero, a villain, or an essential but human bystander, is hard to say. It could be that many people are expecting someone of her caliber to play a massive role in the MCU, but if anyone’s been paying attention, that’s not always how things turn out. There are a lot of projects on the docket at the moment, and it’s fair to think that any of them might have a spot for her if she’s willing to step into the franchise and do something worthy of note. To say that she’s been less than popular over the years would be inaccurate, but it would be easy to state that J-Lo has been more or less present, even if she hasn’t always been the main topic of discussion. 

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Some might not want to see her in the MCU. 

It’s not tough to imagine that J-Lo has her detractors in Hollywood and among her fans. Much like any other celebrity, she’s done her bit to earn the ire of those that don’t like her. But it does stand to reason that not liking her wouldn’t be enough to want to keep her from a role in the franchise. Her talents are significant enough to forget whatever she’s like as a person long enough to enjoy what she can do. But trying to think of where she might be able to fit in is still challenging, if only because she hasn’t been in a large number of movies such as those that the MCU makes. Quite often, J-Lo has been seen in dramas and romantic comedies. If that condition can be met with the MCU, though, and it’s already leaned that way a few times, it’s easy to think she’ll settle into the landscape without too much trouble. 

If it does happen, it could be interesting.  

The MCU has become rather inclusive over the years, and many heroes, villains, and other individuals have yet to be revealed. Thinking that J-Lo could be included at some point isn’t hard to imagine. She would be an intriguing addition without any doubt, and it’s fair to state that she could find a spot that would play to her skills and allow her to benefit the franchise. If this is going to happen, it might need to happen soon before the rumor is taken out of context. But if it doesn’t, oh well. 

There are a lot of famous names that might be desired in the MCU. 

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