The promises of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to diversify its films are still unfolding mainly if they come true slowly. Finally, more women are being represented and (slowly but surely) more minorities are also gaining substantial roles.
In any case, other things are still too much at a snail’s pace. As the talks continue, other areas are lacking and are only discussed rather than actually implemented. One would think that more women would be at the forefront right now in the MCU. Plus, more minorities need representation, something fans on social media still argue about every day.
Where is MCU really faltering on the path of diversity? Marvel should be reading some discussions, especially on Reddit.
How is the MCU doing in the Latinx representation?
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A sore point for fans is that the MCU seems to ignore Latinx in his movies, despite the United States population exceeding 50 million. Reddit fans made a strong hint of this when someone started a thread posting a collage of all the Latinx characters in the MCU.
With just one photo posted (from Ant-Man’s Luis, played by Michael Peña), the irony was more than felt. All the funny comments came to an absolute agreement or attempt to show that there are more Latino characters in the MCU than fans remember.
In most cases, the Latinx characters in any Marvel product seem to be relegated mainly to television than to the big screen. Others also point out that Luis is a favorite character, although he is not a superhero and, above all, a comic companion to Scott Lang.
Has the MCU made a big mistake in not representing Latinx people, or will they correct the problem? Based on more Reddit comments, it almost seems like Marvel wants to go minority at a time.
Have you been a better MCU representing blacks?
A Reddit user said with his tongue to his cheek: “Fans: We need more racial diversity! Wonder: Add 7 black characters. “It may be a painful assessment, but it seems more than a little true.
Based on this comment, some will argue that MCU is only completing quotas on its diversity rosters as of late. When you see that Latino and Asian people are still very underrepresented in MCU movies, how can the public express their dismay at corporate suits?
The good news is that with the next Shang-Chi and the legend of the ten rings, Asian people will finally have representation, according to Screenrant. Plus, Black Panther 2 he’s still on the list to continue bringing black actors into the fray.
However, how will Latinx people be fully represented? While some fans quote Latino characters on television shows, Marvel Comics had numerous Latino superheroes.
Latinx superheroes that MCU needs to bring as soon as possible
Sure, Robbie Reyes (as Ghost Rider) is Hispanic, despite the fact that this is still represented only on television. In the movies, no superhero is of Latino origin.
Marvel comics were at least diverse decades ago (thanks to Stan Lee), when no other form of media was. They managed to create several Latino superheroes who need their own movies today, or at least appearances soon.
Some of these include America Chavez (Miss American), Anya Corazón (Spider-Girl) and Ava Ayala (White Tiger). Also, of course, Miles Morales is half Puerto Rican in the comics, even in the Sony movie. Into the Spider-Verse. Since the MCU will probably never have Miles Morales for them, no one should expect any development there.
As for the others, they may eventually appear. A Reddit fan above said it succinctly: “Marvel deserves love as they try. I can’t make everyone happy all the time. “Maybe that’s true, but taking a minority at a time might start to seem like a summary of the list rather than an organic process.
