Summary:
- MCU rumors suggest Kit Connor as Hulkling for the Young Avengers.
- This follows the introduction of Wiccan (Billy Kaplan) in “Agatha All Along.”
- Connor’s background aligns with the character’s bisexuality in the comics.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) seems to be building towards a Young Avengers team, and a new rumor suggests they’ve found their Hulkling.
With the introduction of Billy Kaplan (Wiccan) in “Agatha All Along,” speculation has grown about his comic book counterpart’s love interest, Teddy Altman (Hulkling).
While there were theories that the Hulk‘s son from “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” might be retconned into Hulkling, this rumor suggests a different direction.
According to sources close to scoopers MyTimeToShineHello and Alex Perez, Kit Connor, co-star to the aforementioned Billy Kaplan actor Joe Locke in “Heartstopper,” is being eyed for the role of Hulkling by Marvel Studios.
The casting choice makes sense considering Connor’s background. The English actor, who publicly came out as bisexual in 2022, has experience in projects like “Rocketman” and “His Dark Materials.
An official announcement for a Young Avengers project at San Diego Comic-Con this month is uncertain. However, the seeds are being sown with characters like Kate Bishop (Hawkeye) and America Chavez already introduced.
In the comics, Hulkling is a Skrull/Kree hybrid, born from a forbidden romance during a galactic war. Raised on Earth unaware of his heritage, his powers emerged in his teenage years. He eventually became a leader among his people.
The potential for storytelling with Hulkling in the MCU is significant, particularly his relationship with Wiccan.
