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Hayley Atwell Advocates for Captain Carter's MCU Return

The actor calls Peggy Carter an 'underserved character' and expresses enthusiasm for a potential role in upcoming Avengers films, though no official confirmation has been made.

Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell in "Captain America: The First Avenger".
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Overview

  • Hayley Atwell has publicly expressed her desire to reprise her role as Captain Carter in the MCU's upcoming Avengers: Doomsday (2026) or Secret Wars (2027).
  • Atwell described Peggy Carter as an 'underserved character' and highlighted her potential for further development within the franchise.
  • While insiders previously linked Atwell to Avengers: Doomsday, neither Marvel Studios nor Atwell have confirmed her involvement in the film.
  • Kevin Feige has stated that additional casting announcements for Avengers: Doomsday are forthcoming, leaving room for speculation about Atwell's return.
  • The multiverse framework of the MCU's current saga provides opportunities for alternate-universe characters like Captain Carter to reappear.