Last month, actressAnna Kendrickrevealed in an interview that her brother sent her aSquirrel Girlcomic, because he thinks she should play this Marvel character in a movie. Of course, Marvel has not announced any plans to make a Squirrel Girl movie, butAvengers: Infinity WardirectorJoe Russoteased that some of the Great Lakes Avengers could appear inSpider-Man: Homecoming, which is currently filming in Atlanta. Since Squirrel Girl was part of the Great Lakes Avengers, it’s possible that this character could surface inSpider-Man: Homecoming, and now it seems there is a new candidate for the role,Stranger Thingsbreakout starShannon Purser.
Ironically, 19-year-oldShannon Purser, who made her acting debut on Netflix’s hit seriesStranger Thingsas Barb, the best friend ofNatalia Dyer’s Nancy Wheeler, is a native of Atlanta, whereSpider-Man: Homecomingis currently shooting. Earlier this week, the actress stated onTwitter, “So who do I talk to about beingSquirrel Girl?” She also revealed that she has been a “big Marvel fans since forever.”
Again, there is no official indication that Marvel is developing aSquirrel Girlmovie, or that she will have a presence inSpider-Man: Homecoming. As forJoe Russo’s Great Lakes Avengers hint, that could be in reference to any number of characters, such as Mr. Immortal, Dinah Soar, Big Bertha, Flatman, Doorman, Monkey Joe, Tippy Toe, Grasshopper and Gravity. At one point,Deadpoolwas even part of the Great Lakes Avengers, which is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Squirrel Girl, a.k.a. Doreen Green, made hercomic bookdebut in Marvel Super-Heroes vol. 2, #8, a.k.a. Marvel Super-Heroes Winter Special in January 1992. She was created byWill Murrayand drawn bySteve Ditko, and has the ability to communicate with squirrels, along with superhuman agility, senses, and strength, razor-sharp claws and a retractable knuckle spike. Doreen was 14 years old when she first appeared in the comics, ambushing Iron Man in the woods in an effort to try and impress him and become his sidekick.
Shannon Purserappeared in five episodes ofStranger Thingsduring the first season. It isn’t known if the actress has any other projects she’s considering after her breakout role inStranger Things, but it seems clear that the actress would love to star in asuperhero movie. Take a look atShannon Purser’s tweets below, and let us know what you think about this actress playingSquirrel Girl.
