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Given Marvel’s penchant for bold, sometimes controversial decisions, it's uncertain whether they will heed calls for casting trans actors in beloved roles. The current discourse indicates a tension between maintaining traditional storytelling and embracing social progressivism, often with unpredictable results.
While some fans argue that a "hot woman" to portray Mystique might be a safer and more universally accepted choice, the broader question remains: Should the MCU prioritize authentic representation, or simply stick to casting based on conventional attractiveness? The debate embodies the larger cultural conversations about identity, diversity, and the commercial imperatives of blockbuster filmmaking.