MCU Characters Who Need A Disney Streaming Marvel TV Series Next

Disney's streaming service will be the home to new Marvel limited series, and here's who should star in them. Marvel Studios has made billions on the big screen but now they're looking to conquer the streaming world too; they're going to make limited series starring secondary characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Disney's upcoming service.

So far, the only series' that are known to be in development center around Scarlet Witch and Loki. These series' will be six to eight episodes apiece with movie-sized budgets, and they'll star the original big screen actors Elizabeth Olsen and Tom Hiddleston. Where Marvel takes these characters is not yet known, but prequels are in play, as are followups to Avengers 4. This concept isn't just going to be used for Scarlet Witch and Loki though. Marvel is confirmed to be developing other projects as well.

Without too many guidelines in terms of what may or may not be in Marvel's plans (the only known stipulation is that the headline Avengers won't appear), it is safe to say that almost any hero (or villain) has the possibility to star in one of these limited series. They offer the ability to explore these characters on a more personal level or give them the solo adventures they never got on the big screen. With that in mind, here's some other MCU characters Marvel should give spinoff shows to.

This Page: Hawkeye, Shuri, & Hulk
Page 2: Cosmic Characters & Another Villain

Hawkeye

Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye may be an original member of the Avengers, but he hasn't gotten the screen time of his teammates. Marvel Studios' new limited series' would be the perfect way to rectify this and give Hawkeye an adventure all his own. Without the demand for a solo movie like Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow, Hawkeye has long appeared to be a perfect choice for the small screen. Indeed, there were rumors recently that a Hawkeye project was in development at Marvel Studios, so this very well may be one of the series already in the works.

Renner is a big fan of Hawkeye and has said before he's open to starring in a TV series. At the time, those questions were in regards to him appearing on Netflix, but Disney's streaming service would be a great fit too; something similar to the Matt Fraction run on Hawkeye could easily be adapted as a six to eight-episode series. Renner would receive hours of material to explore the character, while Marvel Studios could even use it to introduce his successor Kate Bishop, setting up her future in the MCU.

Hulk/She-Hulk

The other original Avenger who could use some more screen time is Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner aka Hulk. Edward Norton got a solo movie in 2008 with The Incredible Hulk, but Ruffalo never got that opportunity thanks to Universal owning distribution rights for a Hulk movie. Film and TV rights are different though, so Marvel Studios could potentially have the ability to make a Hulk limited series. But, why should they limit themselves to just one Hulk, when they could also introduce She-Hulk, whose live-action rights are exactly like her cousins.

Ruffalo has recently received significant screen time in Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Infinity War, but a Hulk series would finally give him the chance to explore the Banner/Hulk dynamic he's so interested in. Although, the back and forth between Banner and Hulk is already being explored, so Marvel could shift the focus to Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk to give this exploration a new twist. She could be the star of the series while Ruffalo only appears for a handful of the episodes in a supporting role. This would establish She-Hulk as the next big female MCU hero, helping Marvel get one step closer to that A-Force movie.

Shuri

One of the MCU's most recent breakout stars is Letitia Wright as Shuri. She stole every scene she had in Black Panther and fans just can't get enough. A Shuri limited series would give Marvel Studios one starring a young hero of color, but also allow them to continue to explore Wakanda between Black Panther sequels. While there's lots of characters there to explore, Shuri is the smartest person in the MCU, so giving a creator several episodes worth of material to show that and make Shuri an even stronger character seems like too good of an opportunity to pass up.

The end of Black Panther established Shuri as the head of Wakanda's outreach program, so a Shuri series could go in a number of directions. Taking the princess across the globe to help those in need would be an excellent approach, but so would staying in Wakanda. If Marvel takes the latter route, they could bring in additional familiar faces too, like Ramonda (Angela Bassett) or Okoye (Danai Gurira). Depending on when it could be set, they could show what Shuri did between Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War, or even what she did for Wakanda after T'Challa disappeared. Since Kevin Feige is producing all of these show, maybe Ryan Coogler can executive produce this one as well - if they make it.

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Ravagers

If Marvel really wants to shine a spotlight on characters who may otherwise be forgotten, then Sylvester Stallone's Ravagers team could be a great choice for a limited series too. Stallone debuted as Stakar Ogord aka Starhawk in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and by the time the film ended, his entire team had been introduced. Aleta Ogord (Michelle Yeoh), Charlie-27 (Ving Rhames), Martinex (Michael Rosenbaum), Mainframe (Miley Cyrus), and Krugarr all appeared alongside Starhawk. There's been no assurance that they'll be featured again, but with the team back together, a limited series could be a chance to show their new adventures.

The star power of this show would be large, and there's no reason why Marvel should shy away from the cosmos with these series'. James Gunn may have had plans for them down the road, but those plans could be changed now that he's out. Even though he's not directing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, could Gunn be brought back as a showrunner, writer, or producer on a Ravagers series? There's unlimited potential with a short Ravagers series and rich history with these characters to explore. If the talent is all onboard, an epic cosmic adventure like this would be a fine choice for Disney's streaming service.

Valkyrie

When it comes to MCU breakouts, few are bigger Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie. She made her debut last year in Thor: Ragnarok and left a huge impression on audiences. Her not appearing in Avengers: Infinity War was a major question for many, although the directors confirmed she did survive Thanos' attack on the Asgardian vessel at the start. Regardless of whether or not she appears in Avengers 4, the MCU needs more of Thompson's Valkyrie and a limited series could be the best bet - unless they make her the new Thor.

Thompson is no stranger to blockbuster TV either after the first two seasons of Westworld for sure, and Valkyrie is a character who'd fit perfectly on the small screen. A scene showing Valkyrie's relationship with another woman was cut from Thor: Ragnarok, but with an entire series dedicated to her, this could be where her personal life if actually explored. A Valkyrie series could take place at several different points in the MCU, such as her early years when she still was a member of her namesake team or after Avengers 4 with adventures with Korg and Meik. Would be it too difficult to get Taika Waititi involved too? Either way, Marvel needs to be considering a Valkyrie series.

Mordo

If Tom Hiddleston's Loki can get a series of his own, then Marvel should invest in another great, complicated villain: Baron Mordo. Chiwetel Ejiofor debuted as Mordo in Doctor Strange; starting as a friend to Benedict Cumberbatch's Stephen Strange, he eventually turned against Strange due to his beliefs. Mordo is likely to be featured in Doctor Strange 2, but with the status of the sequel unconfirmed, a limited series in the meantime could be exactly what the character needs.

Since the ending of Doctor Strange, Mordo has been traveling the globe taking away the magic abilities of those who he believes are misusing these gifts. His turn to evil progresses well enough to buy it in the movie, but if he's going to be a complete villain in a sequel, showing his fall into darkness could be fascinating. Marvel is sure to want to explore as many different corners of the MCU as these limited series' are made, so opening up the mystical side with Mordo may be the best way. Plus, with a talent like Ejiofor on board, Marvel shouldn't wait until a sequel to Doctor Strange to utilize him in a greater capacity.