SZA Voices Interest in Playing Storm in Potential Marvel Origin Film

The Grammy-winning artist and emerging actor expressed her desire to portray the iconic X-Men character, aligning with Marvel's plans to integrate the franchise into the MCU.

SZA revealed her interest in playing Storm during an appearance on 'Jennifer Hudson Show,' highlighting the character's compelling origin story and emotional depth.
She described Storm's backstory, rooted in Kenya and her ability to control weather, as an exciting and 'gnarly' challenge to explore on screen.
SZA's passion for superhero stories stems from her upbringing, with her father collecting first-edition Marvel and DC comics, including Thor and Silver Surfer.
Her acting debut in 'One of Them Days' and prior involvement with the MCU through the Black Panther soundtrack underscore her growing presence in film and superhero media.
Marvel has yet to respond to SZA's pitch, but her timing aligns with the studio's efforts to reintroduce the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Disney's acquisition of Fox.