Still, some fans have their hearts set on seeing Storm with a member of the MCU, Black Panther. Hardcore fans know that the experience attributed to her struggle with claustrophobia. If it turns out that the filmmaker has Storm in mind for the sequel, let's hope Coogler gives Monáe her audition, as from where I sit, the possibility seems like fantastic casting to me. Is Beyoncé going to play Storm in 'Black Panther 2'? Janelle Monae Wants To Play Storm In 'Black Panther' Sequel: 'It Would Be A Dream' The actor and musician already discussed the idea with several cast members. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney). While Storm is best known for her work with Wolverine and the others as a part of the X-Men, it wouldn't be surprising for comic book readers to see the character debut in Black Panther 2. The division comes from passionate fans who want the very best for their favorite royal born mutant. Playing Storm in Black Panther 2 Is Janelle Monáe's Dream Role. Storm doesn’t just kick butt, she, of course, controls the weather and has a powerful effect on men. Janelle Monáe Wants to Play Storm in Black Panther 2 & I Would Like to See It. She took part in one of the more iconic arcs in Marvel history. Which brings us to why fans want Storm in Black Panther 2. If not Beyoncé, here are some other actresses who could play the role. In any case, it's going to be a bit of a wait before we see the long-awaited sequel make its way into theaters, as Black Panther 2 is scheduled to be released on May 6, 2022. Storm has layers, any fan will tell you that, despite the horrid mistreatment of her character in the Fox franchise. 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Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. With Storm's MCU entrance on the horizon, Janelle Monáe is making it clear that playing Ororo Munroe would be … 2 min read 0. Dear Gay Gods, PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN. Another rumor that's circulating on social media is that Beyoncé will be playing the superhero Storm. July 08 2020 2:19 PM EDT. Your privacy is safe with us. Still, they were wise enough to get an Oscar award winner, Halle Berry, and a talented actress in Alexandra Shipp to play the role. Although T'Challa has already found a love interest in the Lupita Nyong'o character Nakia in the original movie, there's still a good chance Storm could be worked into the plot of the sequel as a way of paying homage to their relationship from the comics. We’ve been impatiently waiting for Disney to introduce the X-Men into the MCU for some time now. Still, some fans have their hearts set on seeing Storm with a member of the MCU, Black Panther. In the comics, Storm and T'Challa -- the lead character played by Chadwick Boseman in the first movie -- are romantically involved, even getting married at one point in the story. Speaking about her career in a recent interview with Empire, Monáe claimed that playing the part of the weather-manipulating superheroine would be a dream role come true. With Disney now in possession of the X-Men, Marvel's famous mutants can now start migrating over to the MCU. July 8, 2020. However, this also has not been confirmed. Her mother N’Dare, moved to Egypt and married a photojournalist David Munroe, Storm’s father. One such rumor has Storm as the first X-Men to make her debut in the upcoming Black Panther sequel. In the pages of Marvel comics, Storm became the face of the franchise during the 1975 X-Man relaunch. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Comic Books & Superheros and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. By Raffy Ermac @byraffy. Both women were very impressive, but they deserved better, Storm deserves better — Disney can give her that. Janelle Monáe Wants To Play Storm In The MCU’s Black Panther 2. by Staff Writer. In fact, Monáe also says that she personally told Black Panther 2 filmmaker Ryan Coogler that she'd be available if Storm makes it into the script. Storm faced near-death experiences after being trapped under rubble with her deceased parents. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. Paras Griffin via Getty Images A storm is coming. Marvel fans are petitioning the franchise to hire Tobagonian transgender actress Dominique Jackson as the next Storm in Black Panther 2. Here are 10 actresses who could play the role. in Movies. On the possibility of potentially playing Storm in Black Panther 2, Monáe had this to say. A Storm is coming to the MCU and it could be in Black Panther 2. Beyoncé’s rumored  three films $100-million contract with Disney has the internet abuzz. It's hard to say what will happen in Black Panther 2, as Coogler has not divulged many details about the plot or which other characters from Marvel we might be seeing. Famously, the superheroine was portrayed by Halle Berry in the original X-Men movie series, with Alexandra Shipp playing a younger version of the character in the prequels. She was born Ororo Munroe, to a royal family whose home lies in the Great Rift Valley of Africa, an indigenous tribe of Kenya. Several rumors about how and when Kevin Feige would bring the X-Men into his next phase surfaced over the months after the merger. With Storm's MCU entrance on the horizon, Janelle Monáe is making it clear that playing Ororo Munroe would be a dream come true. As of now, those are just rumors, but not everyone was feeling that idea. We’ve been impatiently waiting … The character has since appeared in many other mediums outside of the printed page, such as video games and animated projects. Which brings us to why fans want Storm in Black … While some took it with a grain of salt, a few others expressed their excitement. Playing Storm in Black Panther 2 Is Janelle Monáe's Dream Role With Storm's MCU entrance on the horizon, Janelle Monáe is making it clear that playing Ororo Munroe would be a dream come true. Especially if other rumors are true and Black Panther 2 ‘s villain is Namor the Sub-Mariner, another famous Marvel mutant. Monáe's name has come up as a rumored candidate to play the next Storm, but it remains unclear when the character will arrive in the MCU -- and who will play her. This news comes to us from Empire. As it's just a matter of time before we see a rebooted version of the X-Men appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, musician and actress Janelle Monae is campaigning to be the next performer to play Storm. LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 14: Beyonce Knowles-Carter attends the European Premiere of Disney’s “The Lion King” at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 14, 2019 in London, England.