From Fan To Superhero: Iman Vellani’s Journey Into The MCU(Photo Credit –Facebook)

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Almost every MCU fan dreams of slipping into a superhero suit, saving the world alongside the Avengers, and becoming part of the Marvel legend. But while most of us only get to imagine it, Iman Vellani actually made it happen—and that too at just 23! The Canadian actress didn’t just bag the role of Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel—she embodied it. Vellani gained fame after being revealed as a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the role of Kamala Khan, AKA Ms. Marvel.

Her story isn’t just about landing a big role—it’s about living her fandom dream for real. And according to Sana Amanat, the co-creator of Ms. Marvel, there couldn’t have been a better person to bring Kamala to life. The two share more than a few striking similarities—from their optimism and geeky enthusiasm to their genuine love for the Marvel world.

Iman Vellani: The MCU Fan Who Became A Superhero

A die-hard Marvel fangirl long before fame found her, Iman grew up collecting comics, debating Avengers theories, and fangirling over Iron Man, never knowing she’d one day share the same cinematic universe. Sana Amanat helped in the creation of Ms. Marvel and co-hosted the Women of Marvel podcast, revealing that Iman is a hardcore fan of Marvel, similar to her character. In a conversation with Entertainment, Amanat asserted that after meeting Vellani for the first time, she was sure about Vellani portraying the role of Kamala.