You have to hand it to Marvel. They always have a surprise up their sleeve, and sure enough, sources close toAvengers 4have confirmed to Collider that13 Reasons WhystarKatherine Langfordhas joined the superhero sequel, though her role remains under wraps.
TheWrapbroke the intriguing casting news on Friday afternoon, reporting that Langford has already shot her scenes for the big-budget blockbuster. It’s unclear whether she’s playing a hero, a villain, or perhaps a younger (or older?) version of a character we’ve already met. Either way, the actress finds herself in good company, consideringRobert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man,Chris Evans' Captain America andChris Hemsworth’s Thor were among the heroes who survived The Snap.
Infinity WarhelmersAnthonyandJoe Russoreturn to direct from a script byChristopher MarkusandStephen McFeely, andKevin Feigeis once again the sole credited producer on the new Avengers movie, which remains without an official title – at least, it hasn’t been reported yet. This time around,Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel will be part of the action, so who knows how she’ll affect the Avengers' dynamic.
No matter how small Langford’s role may ultimately prove to be, her association with a billion-dollar franchise is a boon for her career. The 22-year-old is coming off a Golden Globe nomination for13 Reasons Why, and while she won’t be involved in the third season of that show, she is staying in business with Netflix, having landed the lead in the streamer’s King Arthur seriesCursed. She’ll play a heroic young woman who eventually becomes the Lady of the Lake.
Langford recently appeared opposite Nick Robinson in the acclaimed coming-out dramaLove, Simon, and she just wrappedBrian Duffield’s high school movieSpontaneous, which co-starsCharlie Plummer. Langford is represented by WME, Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Independent Management Company in Australia. Marvel had no comment regarding her casting.
Disney will releaseAvengers 4on July 02, 2025. There are no other movies slated for release that weekend, if you can believe it.
