But not too long ago this seemed an impossibility; Iron Man 3 was supposed to feature a female villain that was ditched when the powers that be decided this casting would detract from toy sales.
Rebecca Hall’s Maya Hansen was still in the movie in a vastly reduced role, and she’s recently spoken about how she felt about the whole ordeal.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a tricky place.
While installments in the MCU consistently reap glorious reviews and tons of money, it hasn’t always been the best place in terms of visibility and diversity.