We’re one step closer to seeing South Korean actor Park Seo Joon’s highly-anticipated Hollywood debut.
Marvel Studios released on Friday, July 21, the main trailer for The Marvels, its upcoming sequel to the 2019 film Captain Marvel.
The movie sees Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers, Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan, and Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeua team up to save the universe together. Samuel L. Jackson is also confirmed to reprise his role as Nick Fury.
In the newly-released clip, Park once again makes a brief appearance — this time, as a dance partner for Larson’s Carol Danvers.
It can be recalled that Marvel Studios already released a short teaser for the movie in April, wherein fans were able to get a first look at Park’s character. There, he’s seen sporting a shoulder-length hairstyle and engaging in a battle cry.
While Marvel Studios has yet to confirm Park’s role in the movie, fans have been hypothesizing that he will be playing Prince Yan of Aldana, a love interest of Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers.
In the Marvels comics, Carol went to the planet Aldana to help Prince Yan get out of an arranged marriage, only for her to end up as his bride.
In an interview with The Guardian, the Korean actor opened up how it’s like working with Marvel Studios.
“When I first heard that the Marvel Cinematic Universe wanted to speak with me, I couldn’t believe it. I actually couldn’t believe it,” he was quoted as saying.
Park also added that the other cast members and crew helped him find his footing in the Hollywood film. “I did feel some nerves at first. But everyone was so helpful and welcoming that I was able to find my feet really quickly,” he said.
Park’s involvement in the movie was first confirmed in September 2021, but his agency Awesome ENT also declined to comment about Park’s role in the film. He is the third Korean actor to star in a Marvel movie, following Claudia Kim and Ma Dong Seok.
Park is known for his roles in Korean projects such as Itaewon Class, She Was Pretty, Fight For My Way, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, and Dream.
Featured image: Marvel Studios’ YouTube
