Hailee Steinfeld has joined the MCU to much fan praise. The True Grit star has been delighting her fans with her acting, as well as her music since 2008, with no signs of slowing down. Steinfeld has managed to put in some phenomenal performances, even receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. But, it is her work within the MCU that has garnered her some serious attention.
Now that the dust has settled and Steinfeld has made her presence known in the world of Marvel following the conclusion of the Hawkeye series, what’s next for the Bumblebee star? Well, perhaps we should all strap on the quiver, pull out our question arrow, and hurtle toward the bullseye labeled “answer.” Let’s do this thing.
8 Who Is Hailee Steinfeld?
Hailee Steinfeld was born in Los Angeles in 1996 and began acting at the ripe old age of 10. Steinfeld first appeared in short films before landing the role of Mattie in True Grit. The Pitch Perfect 2 actress also has relatives already in show business, such as Jake Steinfeld (uncle), True O'Brien (cousin), and Larry Domasin (granduncle), making show business a real family affair.
7 Steinfeld Is Kate Bishop In The MCU
Seinfeld was announced as Kate Bishop back in 2020. Initially, denying the rumors, the Ender’s Game star finally confirmed her new superhero status with a Twitter post that read, “Incredibly excited to officially share this with the world…” Steindfeld’s naturally witty delivery and charm melt well with her costar and idol in the show, Jeremy Renner, making for wonderful chemistry (for details as to what Steinfeld has said about staring in the show and becoming a member of the MCU, follow this link). Fun fact: Hailee developed a fondness for archery after portraying Kate Bishop.
6 She Is No Stranger To The World Of Marvel
Steinfeld had been quite familiar with the wonderful world of Marvel long before she picked up the bow and nifty arrows. Hailee dipped her toe in the Marvel universe in 2018 in the ultra-popular Spider-Man: Into The Spider-verse, albeit only her voice, as the film is an animated feature. Lending her voice to portray Peter Parker’s first fling, Gwen Stacey/Spider-Gwen, Steinfeld was an experienced superhero veteran before bringing Kate Bishop to life on screen. According to Geekositymag.com, Steinfeld compared Gwen Stacey to Kate Bishop, stating, “It’s incredibly cool, and I feel so honored to be a part of both projects, but I think they’re characters that have similarities, but they’re very different and, of course, one is animation, and one is not. Two completely different worlds, but I always love that.”
5 Steinfeld Will Be Returning To The Spider-Verse
For those out there (and there are many) who enjoyed Hailee’s portrayal of Spider-Gwen, you’re in for a delightful treat. The Begin Again actress is set to reprise her role as Stacey in both Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse. With both films currently in production, the sequels to the highly popular film are set to release in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
4 There Won’t Be A ‘Hawkeye’ Season 2...
While the Hawkeye series was met with both positive fan and critical praise, it seems that the Disney + show will not be getting a season 2. According to Samba TV analysis, the streaming series was not as successful as its predecessors, with Loki, The Falcon and the Winter Solider, and WandaVision all generating higher viewers (according to Samba TV).
3 ...But Hailee Steinfeld May Pop Up In The Disney+ Echo Series
However, a spinoff series Echo featuring Alaqua Cox in the starring role is set to debut in 2023 on Disney+. With the series being a Hawkeye spinoff, the possibility of Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop showing up for a cameo is by no means out of the question.
2 All Signs Point To Steinfeld Appearing In Future MCU Movies
Steinfeld’s continuation as Marvel’s latest purple archer is certain. What isn't certain is where and when Kate Bishop will be popping up next., but the Hawkeye series seems to set up Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, with the use of Pym particle trick arrows. With that being said, Kate Bishop possibly returning in the Ant-Man sequel may be possible according to such sites as Screen Rant. Works for me.
1 Will Hailee Steinfeld Replace Jeremy Renner In The MCU?
According to Thedirect.com, Renner said this about his future in the MCU, "I don't have a crystal ball, or I'm not a soothsayer. But having Hailee come in, and these characters, I think it opens it up for six great episodes for this event type of television. After that, I have no idea. But these six episodes are pretty exciting." With Kate Bishop seemingly taking over as the new Hawkeye, Barton having headed in the direction of retirement for some time now, and the burning of the Ronin suit in the Hawkeye season finale, Renner’s future as Hawkeye is seemingly over. However, the fate of Clint Barton remains ambiguous.
