Actress Lashana Lynch has made waves in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with her unexpected return in The Marvels' post-credits scene. After previously appearing as Maria Rambeau in Captain Marvel and as a variant of Captain Marvel in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Lynch's latest appearance as Binary has now positioned her as part of the X-Men. But what does this mean for her future in the franchise? Surprisingly, even Lynch herself is unsure, as she recently revealed in an interview with Screen Rant.
Despite Lynch's extensive filmography, which includes notable roles like 007 in No Time to Die and Miss Honey in Matilda: The Musical, her latest role as Rita Marley in the Bob Marley biopic Bob Marley: One Love showcases a more grounded character. However, it is almost certain that she will be returning to the fantastical world of Marvel for her next appearance. Unfortunately, Lynch is in the dark about when that may be, as she disclosed that she didn't even receive a script for her role in The Marvels. She explained, 'I did know going into [The Marvels]. I didn't know what would happen next. I don't know anything, literally.'
Lynch's ignorance about her character's future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe leaves fans eagerly anticipating what's next for Binary. Additionally, it raises intriguing questions about the integration of the X-Men into the MCU. With the return of Kelsey Grammer as a variation of Beast and references to Charles Xavier, speculation is rampant regarding whether Lynch's Binary exists in the same universe as the 20th Century Fox X-Men films.
The future of Maria Rambeau in the MCU, particularly within the context of The Multiverse Saga, remains shrouded in mystery. The Marvels introduces the intriguing scenario of Monica Rambeau, daughter of Lynch's Maria as she appeared in Captain Marvel, encountering a variant of her mother who doesn't recognize her. Whether this new dynamic will be explored in detail remains uncertain, as the expansive MCU often has limitations when it comes to diving deep into every intricate relationship it introduces.
As Marvel Studios continues to expand its cinematic universe, fans are left to wonder about the crossover between the MCU and the previous X-Men universe. Intimations of this crossover have been teased across various projects, with Deadpool 3 seemingly being a significant plot point. While it remains unclear if Lynch's Binary will appear in Deadpool's new adventure, her name hasn't surfaced in relation to that movie thus far. Nevertheless, it's evident that Marvel Studios is inching closer to fully integrating the X-Men into the MCU, and Lynch will likely play a part in that storyline when it arrives.
For now, fans can revisit all of Lashana Lynch's Marvel variants in the MCU offerings on Disney+, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the ongoing saga and ponder the exciting future of her character.
