SZA Eyes Storm Role in Marvel Reboot

SZA, the Grammy-winning singer, has expressed her ambition to portray the Marvel superhero Storm in a feature film focused on the character's origin story. During her appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, SZA shared her long-standing affinity for Marvel and DC comics, a passion influenced by her father's collection of first-edition comics. Despite being new to acting, having made her debut in the comedy 'One of Them Days', SZA is eager to explore more serious roles and believes she can bring a unique perspective to Storm's character, who was previously played by Halle Berry and Alexandra Shipp. SZA's interest in the superhero genre is also supported by her previous collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on the 'Black Panther' soundtrack, which might facilitate her entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Other notable contenders for the role include Cynthia Erivo, suggesting a competitive casting process for the iconic character's reboot. SZA's enthusiasm for the project is evident in her willingness to perform her own stunts, indicating her dedication to the role.