Ms. Marvel: Farhan Akhtar to Appear in Episode 4, Episode 5, or Both

Akhtar won’t make his MCU debut before June 29 at the least.

By Akhil Arora | Updated: 8 June 2022 12:10 IST

Ms. Marvel: Farhan Akhtar to Appear in Episode 4, Episode 5, or Both

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Farhan Akhtar makes Hollywood debut too with Ms. Marvel

Highlights

Ms. Marvel episode 1 out now on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar
Akhtar worked with director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, he reveals
Obaid-Chinoy has directed both Ms. Marvel episode 4 and episode 5

Farhan Akhtar will be seen in Ms. Marvel episode 4 and/ or episode 5, the 48-year-old actor-director has revealed. Akhtar's presence on the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe series — which also marks his Hollywood debut — was already known, but now we have a better idea of when we can expect to see him. On Tuesday, Akhtar revealed that he worked with director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy on Ms. Marvel. Given Obaid-Chinoy is helming Ms. Marvel episode 4 and episode 5 — set to air June 29 and July 6, respectively, on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar — it's only natural to deduce that Akhtar is part of one or more of those episodes. Akhtar has an undisclosed guest role on Ms. Marvel.

“This post is in appreciation of the creators, the directors and all those in front and behind the camera, who collaborated to make Ms. Marvel what it is,” Akhtar wrote in a Twitter post on Tuesday. “It is in appreciation of Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy for her guidance through my days of working on it. It is in appreciation of Marvel. I'm proud to be part of their conscious inclusiveness. This show is a celebration of diversity and it certainly will bring joy and pride of (sic) self-identity to millions of young girls and boys of the sub-continent. And last but not least, it is in appreciation of the wonderfully talented Iman Vellani. Be prepared to be thoroughly entertained and effortlessly charmed by her.”

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In gratitude.. ❤️ #MsMarvel out tomorrow @disneyplus @DisneyPlusHS @Marvel pic.twitter.com/5nGb8rlx7J
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) June 7, 2022

Akhtar isn't the only actor based in India or Pakistan to feature on Ms. Marvel. Mohan Kapur — who has previously voiced Doctor Strange in the Hindi dubs of MCU movies — plays Yusuf Khan, the father of the titular protagonist Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani). Fawad Khan (Kapoor & Sons) has a role as Hasan, while the veteran Samina Ahmad plays Sana. No word on who these characters yet. Ms. Marvel also has undisclosed roles for Mehwish Hayat (Punjab Nahi Jaungi), Alyy Khan (A Mighty Heart), and Nimra Bucha (2015's Manto). And of course, a majority of the cast is filled with actors of South Asian origin, given the new MCU series is set in New Jersey's Pakistani-Muslim community.

Ms. Marvel is now streaming on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. You can catch Akhtar in Ms. Marvel episode 4 on June 29, and/or Ms. Marvel episode 5 on July 6. Akhtar's casting was first revealed in early May.

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Ms. Marvel

Release Date 8 June 2022
Genre Comedy, Fantasy, Superhero
Cast
Iman Vellani, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Laurel Marsden, Arian Moayed, Alysia Reiner, Laith Nakli, Nimra Bucha, Azhar Usman, Travina Springer, Aramis Knight, Fawad Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Adaku Ononogbo, Alyy Khan, Mehwish Hayat, Anjali Bhimani, Asfandyar Khan, Ali Alsaleh, Samina Ahmad, Vardah Aziz, Jordan Firstman
Director
Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah, Meera Menon, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Producer
Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Sana Amanat, Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah, Bisha K. Ali, Brad Winderbaum

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