Could Tatiana Maslany’s Rift with Disney Keep She-Hulk Out of Avengers: Secret Wars?
The Marvel fandom is buzzing again—and this time, it’s not about a multiversal villain or new superhero lineup. Word on the street suggests that Tatiana Maslany, the Emmy-winning star of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, might not reprise her role as Jennifer Walters in Avengers: Secret Wars. And if the chatter is true, her strained relationship with Disney could be the reason.
Maslany’s take on She-Hulk was both praised and polarizing. After the 2022 Disney+ run, the character vanished from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and audiences assumed she would return in future crossover films like Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars. However, whispers from behind the scenes now paint a different picture—one where Disney and Maslany may no longer see eye-to-eye.
Back in September, Maslany publicly urged her fans to cancel Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN subscriptions following a controversy involving late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. That move, though applauded by some, reportedly didn’t sit well with executives. Now, according to insider MTTSH, Marvel still hopes to feature Maslany in Secret Wars, but the actress herself seems unwilling to step back into Disney’s orbit.
“Marvel Studios planned to give She-Hulk a major role in Avengers: Secret Wars,” the insider reported. “But Tatiana Maslany doesn’t want to work for Disney anymore. If they can’t change her mind, Marvel might have to shelve the character—or find a replacement.”
It’s a tough crossroads for the studio. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law received generally positive reviews and performed strongly with casual viewers, though some MCU purists found its lighthearted tone too much of a departure. While many appreciated the show’s meta-humor and feminist twist, others called it uneven, pointing to its unconventional finale as a key disappointment. Even head writer Jessica Gao has admitted that the creative team wrestled with the series’ ending, saying in a 2022 interview that the usual explosive Marvel climax “just never felt right” for She-Hulk’s story.
If Maslany does walk away, Marvel faces an unenviable choice: recast the role or retire a character who still has untapped potential in the MCU. Would fans accept a new She-Hulk—or does Maslany’s unique charm make her irreplaceable?
For those unfamiliar, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law centers on Jennifer Walters, a sharp-witted, single lawyer in her thirties who just happens to be a 6-foot-7, green-skinned superhero. The series featured familiar MCU faces like Mark Ruffalo (Smart Hulk), Tim Roth (Abomination), and Benedict Wong (Wong), alongside Ginger Gonzaga, Jameela Jamil, and others. Produced by Kevin Feige and Jessica Gao, among others, the show was one of Marvel’s boldest experiments in mixing sitcom storytelling with superhero spectacle.
So what do you think—should Marvel attempt to reconcile with Tatiana Maslany, or is it time to move on and reimagine She-Hulk entirely? Does Disney bear more of the blame here, or should the actress stand her ground? Share your thoughts below—this debate is bound to get heated.
