The Marvel Cinematic Universe is slowly adding mutants to its roster of superheroes. Professor X appeared in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Ms. Marvel surprised audiences when it was revealed that she is a mutant during the season finale.
Now, the MCU welcomes another mutant into the family in Namor the Sub-Mariner.
Tenoch Huerta, who plays Namor in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, reveals that his character is a mutant similar to the comic book. Marvel Comics refers to Namor as the first mutant character in its comic books. Many fans also regard him as the first comic book anti-hero.
In an interview with Empire, Huerta confirms that, despite the many changes to his character, Namor is a mutant.
In Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Namor is not an Atlantean King but rather the ruler of the Aztec Kingdom of Talocan. According to Huerta, the plot of the movie revolves around T'Challa's decision to open Wakanda to the world places Talocan in danger.