ABC Reportedly in Talks for Another Female-Focused Marvel Project

Marvel Studios' upcoming films are expected to continue the company’s trend towards more diverse projects, with a first feature for Asian characters in Shang-Chi, a renewed attention to black superheroes with Blade, and the introduction of Natalie Portman as the new Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder. Now, it appears that Marvel’s focus on female characters will continue on TV as well, with ABC reportedly in talks for a new project.

According to Deadline, ABC, also owned by Marvel owner Disney, is set to develop a series based on a female Marvel superhero. While the exact character is not yet clear, ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke shared, “I have spoken to Marvel and we are in active talks about one project in particular.” Not many details beyond that are known, however she clarified it would be about "something brand new, mostly."

This series, as Deadline points out, will fill the niche currently occupied by Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., which is set to conclude with the upcoming seventh season.

Previously, ABC has committed to another female-focused hour-long series from Allan Heinberg, writer of DC’s Wonder Woman (2017), though these series will be separate entities. As a result, ABC could be mining from any number of properties, either with existing Marvel Cinematic Universe characters such as Misty Knight of Luke Cage, or as-yet-untapped heroes.

While information on this series is still sparse, we’ll be keeping up with it closely. We’re always excited to see Marvel expand to new heights.

This article also appears on Mental Floss.