Julia Louis-Dreyfus is no stranger to the limelight and spending an extended time in it. She’d built a career out of long-term roles in some of TV’s most successful shows like Seinfeld and Veep, among others.
Now, Louis-Dreyfus has taken her talents to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where her contract is expected to extend for years.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Louis-Dreyfus was asked if she’d signed a “20-picture deal” with Marvel Studios to play Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, to which she replied that she’ll be playing her for a while.
While the decorated actress didn’t exactly mention a figure, it’s safe to assume that Kevin Feige wants her to stick around for the long haul.
Louis-Dreyfus initially made her on-screen debut in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier before reappearing again in Black Widow and Black Panther 2. Throughout that time, we’ve come to learn more about the MCU’s take on the mysterious character. So far, we know that she’s a power player, a spy, and a master manipulator, who’s currently the director of the CIA and was formerly married to Everett Ross.
The intrigue surrounding Louis-Dreyfus’s character is fueling a surge of fan theories. Her character’s cryptic nature as well as powerful presence hint at a significant role that will help shape the future of the MCU.
Valentina Allegra de Fontaine’s power to influence the direction of the MCU behind the scenes proves Marvel Studios’ trust in their creative vision and the talent of Louis-Dreyfus.
The character’s potential to stir the MCU pot is immense, especially given her potentially massive role in two of Phase 5’s most pivotal films, Captain America: New World Order and Marvel’s Thunderbolts.
As audiences wait for the unveiling of the full extent of Valentina’s role, one thing is for certain – the future of the MCU just got a lot more interesting.
In the meantime, Marvel fans can enjoy Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which continues to pull in the numbers at the global box office as a fan favorite. The next MCU movie, The Marvels, will hit the movie theaters on November 10.
