She-Hulk’s premiere in just a couple of weeks is all about Jennifer Walters entering the MCU, however, for many fans it was the appearance of a familiar face that impressed the most after the release of the series’ new trailer at San Diego Comic-Con, that being Charlie Cox’s Daredevil.
Besides Cox, Mark Ruffalo will also be reprising his signature role as Bruce Banner as he tries to get his cousin familiarized with all the trappings of being a Hulk, something Tatiana Maslani’s character seems to have no problem with, if one is to judge from She-Hulk’s trailer. Up to now, She-Hulk has been conceptualized and marketed as a legal comedy, much different than any other Marvel Studios production, and that was one of the topics addressed by its director and cast at Comic-Con.
In an exclusive interview with some of the show’s most prominent faces, Entertainment Weekly got to press director Kat Coiro on some of the most frequently asked topics about the She-Hulk, including how its creators tackled the character’s anger issues from a female perspective, her day-to-day affairs as an attorney or her controversial look. On a simpler note, Coiro expressed her excitement over bringing Cox back, saying “how can you have a legal comedy and not have Daredevil come into it?” reassuring fans he will definitely be a crowd favorite even if she can’t disclose much more about the role in fear of being targeted by the Marvel Studios police.
Daredevil’s role is not exactly clear, as is whether Cox will be showing in superhero capacity only or also as a fellow attorney to Walters, much like he did in Spider-Man: No Way Home, but the trailer did confirm he’ll be wearing his more colorful yellow costume from the comics. As for She-Hulk's aesthetics, Coiro said it was crucial to keep Walters’ appearance “realistic” because standing at 6’7” she’s still within the realm of real women and their own experiences.
Considering the many tall models and cosplayers that took a swing at Resident Evil Village’s Lady Dimistrescu, it’s fair to say She-Hulk’s proportions are actually are more in tune with reality than the Hulk’s, which is possibly why Marvel fans have been more nitpicky about She-Hulk’s CGI or Jameela Jamil's look as Titania than with other Disney Plus shows. Funnily enough, despite most people being familiar with Deadpool as the mouthy fourth wall-breaking antihero, She-Hulk has been using that same resource before the merc with a mouth ever did, as Coiro pointed out.
There are many questions about what kind of show She-Hulk will be, and yet, for many fans how Daredevil slots in the MCU will be much more important, especially now that the superhero is confirmed to get his own longer series in 2024.
She-Hulk will start streaming on Disney Plus on August 18, 2022.
Source: Entertainment Weekly