If you don’t know who Teyonah Parris is yet, you will soon.
Joining the MCU is an exciting prospect for Parris.
I’m so excited by that," she toldHarper’s Bazaar.
“I feel energized by what this means for the culture, for the world.”
Parris added, “I’m excited that Marvel is making their universe look like our world at large.
It’s just so necessary for young kids to see images that look like themselves.”
She went on to hone her craft at the prestigious Juilliard School and launched her career right after graduating.
PerIMDb, she went on to land some pretty big gigs.
In spite of her impressive resume, Parris never dreamed of landing such an iconic role.
“I had to take a minute,” she toldHarper’s Bazaarof her first day on set.
“They let me take a walk around the floor.
Representation is important to Teyonah Parris
Parris is no stranger to groundbreaking roles.
She doesn’t represent all African American women, it’s just one Black woman’s story.”
