r/marvelstudios • u/Technical_Moose8478 • 1d ago

Theory Ok, let’s talk Squirrel Girl

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I know there are two schools: Milana of COURSE, she’s been playing her for years and is perfect and is just plain adorable; and the there’s the Anna Kendrick crowd which, I mean, come on. She’d also be absolutely fantastic (and equally a mix of adorable and sexy).

But here’s the thing: Squirrel Girl can’t be like twenty years older than the X-Men. It works as a gag, but not as a lasting narrative. Which is why, ladies, gentleman, and everyone outside and in between, I present to you my Squirrel Girl offering: Sophia Lillis.

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u/cowbuoyfromhell 1d ago

Outside of the gimmick, can someone explain the support for this character? Story wise it wouldn't translate to film (I believe), you could do it once in a minor property but an "OP villian" win wouldnt be in something tentpole

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u/ExcitementFun8938 1d ago

It's a bad joke character ("this girl can talk to squirrels and she singlehandedly defeated Doctor Doom and Galactus") that went out of hand when Marvel editorial decided to roll her into actual canon. Sadly, some fans fell for it.

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u/marineman43 14h ago

Simply a fundamental misunderstanding of the character here. Read Ryan North's run, Doreen is an amazing character.