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She-Hulk Star Tatiana Maslany Navigates Disney Boycott, Future of the Role
5/26/2026, 12:08:35 AM
Core Event: Maslany’s Stance and Potential Return
Tatiana Maslany, who played Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk in Disney+’s *She-Hulk: Attorney at Law*, said she would consider reprising the role if asked, noting that the character “is outside of what I feel like the corporation is doing.”
Background: Disney Boycott Origins
The boycott began in September 2025 after Disney-owned ABC suspended *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* following the host’s remarks on the fatal shooting of commentator Charlie Kirk. Maslany posted an Instagram story urging fans to “cancel” Disney+, Hulu and ESPN, aligning with a broader protest against Disney’s handling of the incident.
Data & Production Costs
Season 1 comprised nine episodes and reportedly cost over $200 million, an unusually high budget for a streaming series. The series, which premiered in summer 2022, left several plot threads unresolved, fueling fan speculation about future storylines. Marvel’s internal metrics indicated the series ranked among the platform’s top-performing titles, and general-audience ratings were positive.
Official Statements & Responses
Marvel Television head Brad Winderbaum emphasized the show’s strong performance and noted a disparity between the positive general-audience response and a “fan response” marred by coordinated review-bombing. Disney’s corporate reaction to the Kimmel controversy was limited to the temporary suspension of the talk show; no official statement has confirmed cancellation of *She-Hulk*. Winderbaum also noted that the series resonated strongly with general viewers, despite the backlash.
Criticism & Opposition
Critics identified misogynistic trolling and review-bombing as primary drivers of the negative fan response, noting that social-media campaigns targeted the series’ portrayal of a female superhero and sparked broader discussions of gender bias. The review-bombing was part of online campaigns that targeted the series.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No definitive announcement has confirmed a second season of *She-Hulk* or Maslany’s inclusion in upcoming Marvel films such as *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Secret Wars*. The actress’s absence from those cast lists fuels speculation about the series’ future.
Verbatim Quotes
- “the character is outside of what I feel like the corporation is doing” — Tatiana Maslany, Actress
- “I love She Hulk, and I loved what [Attorney at Law creator] Jessica Gao did with her,” — Tatiana Maslany
- “one of our best-performing shows” — Brad Winderbaum, Marvel Television
- “it just hit,” — Brad Winderbaum
What’s Next
Marvel has not ruled out future appearances for Jennifer Walters. The character could reappear in the upcoming *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, where Mark Ruffalo will reprise Bruce Banner. Maslany’s expressed willingness to return, combined with the series’ high production value, keeps additional She-Hulk content plausible pending studio decisions.
